Last Summer

In honor of those soldiers leaving home who do not make it back again.

I watch alone as the sun sets slowly
 behind the tall sulky pines,
wishing wistfully again
that you were here
holding your hand in mine.

Memories of last summer strolling
beneath a hazy moon,
gazing up at the stars
capturing fireflies in jars
singing our old favorite tunes.

I can still picture that look on your face
as your ship pulled away,
never really knowing
but always and ever hoping
you'd come home again one day.

Reviews

[Aura]

This is an emotional write. It takes real strength to keep on going when your loved ones are across the world, fighting a war you might not know much about. Memories from last summer, creates that longing for them, to relish in their presence just once more before they had to go.

[Dara]

Yes, it must be heart wrenching and happens in so many scenarios. Thank you so much for your visits. It is much appreciated. I look forward to reading your poetry as well. Take care!

[Aura]

My pleasure!

[Lisasview]

Hi again Dara,
Oh gosh separating and parting can be so difficult..
Hope, yes hope that who has gone will sail back home some day..meanwhile we live in the memories..
Lisa, now in Spain

[Dara]

Thank you Lisa. Great to see you again. I really do appreciate your input and support. Yes, I have been one of the lucky ones never having had to make that ‘good bye’. Although hypothetical it happens much too often.

[Lisasview]

Oh gosh really… yes, you are one of the very lucky ones…
Lisa, in Spain😍🌏

[Les]

The pain of parting, something we’ve all known at some point in our lives, is so beautifully expressed here.

[Dara]

It seems so many have had to say goodbye to loved ones these past two years. Then, with the invasion of Ukraine the unthinkable happens and talk of WWWlll comes up. Thank you so much for reading my poem. I hope you are having a lovely weekend.

[Les]

Yes, we are living in a sad world currently. But I think you have to hang on to the positives, even if they’re sometimes hard to spot. I hope you are enjoying your weekend likewise. ☺️

[Miss Sharon]

(never really knowing but always and ever hoping you'd come home again one day.) We can always hope can't we? This is beautifully written. ~Sharon

[Dara]

Thank you very much. Sadly, in light of what is going on in the world today my poem is still very relevant. I do appreciate your kind review.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Beautifully written!
I loved your imagery, it allowed me to really see through the eyes of the poet!

[Dara]

Your words just made my day. Thank you so much!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure!

[KAREN]

Beautiful, breathtaking poem!
Memories of last summer strolling
beneath a hazy moon,
gazing up at the stars
capturing fireflies in jars
singing our old favorite tunes.

[Dara]

Your review is greatly appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts.

[KAREN]

You're welcome!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

A beautiful poem
Dad was in navy my uncles Air Force and army brother went Vietnam
It’s all so terrible war
Love your poem

[Dara]

Why we have war I will never understand. My father was also in the Navy. He talked about it often. We were among the fortunate ones who didn’t lose anyone. Thank you so much for your visits. I will definitely be looking forward to reading yours.

[Coyote Poetry]

I didn't want my wife and my children final goodbye at the deployment area. When I was being deployed, we said our goodbye at home. Last memory should be love, hug and embrace. Sad and powerful words. I went to funerals of good friends. Break your heart. Thank you Dara for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Dara]

Thank you for sharing your very personal experience and for your great service! Your family’s sacrifice deserves so much more . So happy you made it back home again!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Dara. A soldier life, can be sad.

[Betty Hermelee]

Very vivid memories of a loved one who has gone. I like all the descriptive words of trees, the moon, fireflies, the stars the tunes; lovely Dara.

[Betty Hermelee]

Very vivid memories of a loved one who has gone. I like all the descriptive words of trees, the moon, fireflies, the stars the tunes; lovely Dara.

[Dara]

Thank you! I can only imagine what it feels like to send a loved one off to war. Military wives and parents deserve so much more. Great to see you here. I hope to catch up on my poetry reading soon. I see you have some wonderful ones posted. :-)

[Betty Hermelee]

It’s so sad to lose a loved to war, death, etc. I enjoyed reading it!