FANI

Today I lost my best friend Fani, she died a very painful death ...mouth cancer. I would like to dedicate this piece to her.

.....She had hope in her eyes, but we both knew,
unspoken words, years of finishing each others thoughts and words....it came easy
we spoke every single day, day after day
year after year.... what a comfort that was to have a hand to reach for when your drowning, when the pain is unbearable, when your world comes tumbling down. .. it came easy

We did have our good times too, I loved to make her laugh, she loved to go out to eat and she always wanted to be surrounded by friends, her home was open to everyone!
she was the happiest when she was helping someone, she would do anything to help you, yes that made her happy....it came easy

Her favorite passtime was playing her hand at the casinos, she was proud of outsmarting the system, she was good at blackjack and poker, she loved to tell you that she won!
she loved to decorate her home, she shopped with passion from the Home Network Channel, her favorite. She had the latest of everything, you asked for it. she had it .... if you said Fani I like that, she would say, go ahead take it, I have another one....it came easy

I loved her because she was wise, a survivor, she held down the fort at home and made sure everybody was fed, washed and clean.
A big heart, room for everyone ...it came easy

She was my heart, I could depend on her completely, how many people does one feel that way about.....but for her, it came easy.....

She had a tough life, the world wasn't too kind to her
she would tell me her life story,.... and it made me humble
My dear Fani, you will remain in my heart forever
I will still talk to you everyday
I will wear the ring you took off your finger to give to me, just because i said i liked it and our picture together will be in a place where I can see your face and be grateful that we had this special time together..... it came easy.

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"FANI"
Hebe,
Your tribute is so touching. It is the relating of a camaraderie which touches the place inside where your spirit resides. Everything above in this poem speaks of time and growth which is really beautiful because you had another to grow and share with. This story is your thankfulness but I can imagine that your love and friendship was a blessing and comfort in her life as well and a strength in her final days.
Thank you for sharing your story. It is lovely and inspiring and a lesson in the dark times that love brings light and warmth.
Blessings to you!
Kathy

[Hebe]

Thank you Kathy. . It will be 2 yrs this October ....time passes but the loss is still felt. That's life the good & the bad. Your kind words are comforting.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful story about your friend. Your kind words brought to life a good person and her life.
"She had a tough life, the world wasn't too kind to her
she would tell me her life story,.... and it made me humble "
I liked the above lines a lot. If we listen. We can learn. Our life isn't so hard. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Hebe]

Yes..... the saying that, we sometimes don't appreciate what we have until it's gone, is true!
Thank you for your kind words!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right and you are welcome.

[Sira YR]

Im soooo sorry for your loss...I was literally coming to tears as i read this poem. She sounded like she was a very nice person, and tho I know that nothing i say can make up for the fact that she's gone, i just have to tell you that im very sorry for your loss... R.I.P Fani. You will be missed!

[Hebe]

Hi nfyd, thank you for reading it...it does feel right to share it with everyone.....

[Hebe]

Thank you Kelly.... I appreciate your thoughts, good friends are hard to come by.

[nfyd]

Writing about death is one of the hardest and most powerful things. Continue to do so!!! Great memorial piece!

[Kelly Scheppers]

You've made her proud, I'm sure! God bless you!

[Hebe]

Thank you Mark.... sad time

[matrixmark]

One word. Touching.

Mark.