Time Together

3 sisters spending time together. We know one hasn't many months to live. non fiction

We live in the same city,
but, our other sister is far away.
She flies in to spend ten days,
the three of us;
like the old days.

We know you want good times,
for the months you have left,
so, my cries stay at home, before I leave.
When I am with you, I turn away,
when I feel my chest heave.

I want lots of pictures,
but videos will catch your voice
and you, alive and in action,
however, you wave me away,
"Turn it off," you say.

I comply, but,
my inner voice is screaming,
please, sis, can't you see why?  
My teeth clench
and my jaw tightens,
as I choke back the tears.

On the way to the store,
I turn on my phone's
memo recorder,
as you sing along,
loudly and beautifully,
to the radio.

Reviews

[Mark]

It would seem that this answers the question I posed at "Twins". My sincerest consolation. But how present-minded of you, to capture that beautiful, tangible reminder of her, to comfort you with that aspect of herself which she most loved.
Very sweet job. Thank you for this peek into you.

[Pax]

very touching tale...heartfelt longging for a love one...

[Monica-Antoinetta-Magda..]

such an honest and heart touching story of the importance of family. I really like it. :D

[Coyote Poetry]

Good to spend time with family. I wish I had more time to spend with family and sisters. Between work and problems. Hard to find free times to enjoy the company of family. I like your ending. Good to hear voices of sister. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Ahmad Cox]

Amazingly touching and real. Thanks for sharing.

[Redrascalstrawberry]

Ver touching...I could feel the pain and anguish through this poem.

[Craig2591]

Very emotional and touching. Well written.

[Cole Hayley]

Once again you nailed it.

[Cerise]

OMG!!!!...its the most touching poem i have read..could get tears out of anyone....its wonderful...i dont have words to express..very well written

[J. Viands]

sad:(