I was Here

A poem for my sister kate, who died quite young.

I was here.

There's only really one of me

I'm quite unique to all you see

I've never once been here before

this is It, my life no more

my journey here has touched a few

but most of all my love for you

a lifetime lasts in a single kiss

these are the things I'll truly miss

But please don't shed a single tear

Just remember I was here.

A poem By Will Neill.

For My Sister Kate.

Author's Note

Amor Dura Para Siempre.

Reviews

[Leo]

Your exquisite word choice and the way you blend simple words into such powerful poem reminds me of the great Hemingway..it's never the big fancy words that make you run to your dictionary and frustrates the reader by the magic simple words bring to play, and you Sir are a word magician..I also admire and correct me if I'm wrong that you wrote it deliberately in her tongue and that reflects your great selfless character and just extraordinary creativity..
May God have mercy on her soul

[Will Neill]

always in my heart, it is her words through me.
will

[Leo]

I pray you connect with her in your dreams Sir.

[Woody]

moving but beautifully penned. how sad to lose a sibling. particularly at a young age.
lovely tribute, Will.

[Will Neill]

Hi woody. I was just thinking about her so I put it up again.
Thanks
Will

[Woody]

I know how hard it can be, Will. my heart goes out to you.

[Saddam]

a lifetime lasts in a single kiss
these are the things I'll truly miss
But please don't shed a single tear
Just remember I was here.

So sorry about your loss. But a great tribute.

[Will Neill]

Thank you.
Will

[zainul]

Kate is in our imagination.
She has won a place in our hearts through your amazing poem.
You have depicted her sacrificing and compassionate nature very perfectly.
I suppose she is as good as the following statement written for her:
"But please don't shed a single tear
Just remember I was here."

[Will Neill]

zainul, thank you for reading Kate's poem.
take care.
Will

[zainul]

She lives among us.
I admire your great creation.

[Will Neill]

Thank you again.
Will

[Sami Khalil]

A great tribute poem. Awesome...:)

[Will Neill]

Thank You Sami, I am glad you liked it.
take care.
Will

[Sami Khalil]

You too dear friend...You are welcome...:)

[Dhaye]

Oh. I'm so sorry about your loss. This is so moving but nicely penned, Sir.

[Will Neill]

Dhaye, Thank you for your kind comments. I shall return the read.
Will

[Dhaye]

You're welcome, Will.

[Jack...]

A very nicely penned piece for you sister. So very sad to lose someone so young and so close. Well done sir.

[Will Neill]

Jack, I know she would have liked it. Thank You.
Will

[SyberRose]

A sad but lovely poem...I also had a sister who died young at twelve...her name was Gail...I named my daughter after her...thanks for posting Will...Rose

[Will Neill]

Rose, we are kindred spirits. Thank you for your kind words.
Will

[SyberRose]

Yes we are...and you're welcome Will

[Renée]

Ah he does Sweet Kate ! Though time passes love never wavers.. A Heart Song for Your Sister Will...how tender it's sound.. Thank you for sharing this part of your life, heart and Sister with us !

[Will Neill]

Renne, I am not on much at the moment so forgive me for not thanking you sooner.
Keep well.read moreRenne, I am not on much at the moment so forgive me for not thanking you sooner.
Keep well.
Will

[Renée]

Oh Will that is ok...life gets busy..I am just happy I can still stop in to read your musings and thoughts ( : Blessings to you !

[Sue]

Love lasts for ever - you obviously had a strong connection with your sister and it shows in the poem. What a beautiful way to say goodbye and remember her for always.... :)

[Will Neill]

Thank you Sue, kate and I were very close.
Will