Remember

Death has a way

of reminding us what truly matters.

The sun always sets on the day

as the darkness scatters

through the night,

there's no light

nothing to do but look

at pictures of you.

I'm reminded of your face,

etched in my memory.

It has already begun to fade

Will I remember you?

Only time will tell.

For it is only memories

that it can sell.

Author's Note

I wrote this after reading Madalyn's poem 'Crumbling'. Please read this one too, it is beautiful! :)

http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/MadalynBeck/1325387/

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with the opening lines. Death will teach us many lessons. The poem got stronger and I like the questions and things left for the reader to ponder. What will we know or remember? Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Devesh]

Thank you for the lovely review :))

[Kai Rollins]

In relation to your grandfather my friend?
Your portrayal differed in its sadness. Thank you

[Devesh]

Yep. Thank you for reading :)

[MsJewel]

I'm reminded of your face
etched in my memory...
I love the entire poem, but those two lines touched my heart...having lost someone I loved very much.
Your writing gets better and better my friend.

:) Julie

[Devesh]

Thanks a lot, Julie :)

[Tina Louise UK]

So very touching...beautifully done :) x

[Devesh]

Thank you :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

We all worry that the memories will fade after our loved ones are gone and then we will truly be left alone.

[Devesh]

Thank you for reading, Vidya :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome Devesh :)

[BlackRose]

Beautifully crafted piece. We never forget those that loved us and still do up there in the clouds of heaven.It can be so crushing to the heart as if sometimes why did it happen and why now. But we always have them held in our hearts and treasure them in our minds.

Why did you have to go? I wasn't ready then or now I suppose. Every weep recollects the times spent ago. The memories, how you filled my pages so. In every churn of my heart the love I miss leaving what remains that you best bestow.

@{/:o)

[Devesh]

Thank you for this wonderful review, made my day! :)

[BlackRose]

Oooh, I'm blushing. So ecstatic that I made your day. Very welcome sweetie. :o)

[Sami Khalil]

Beautiful as well as enchanting. Truth about death in your words...Bravo...............

[Devesh]

Thank you for reading. Sami :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)...............

[Brook]

So beautiful.
My favourite bit is:
Will I remember you?
Only time will tell.
For it is only memories
that it can sell.
You did a wonderful job, great match to Madalyn's poem. :)

[Devesh]

Thanks a lot, Brookly! :)

[N.S. Jones]

You poem is beautiful too. I especially like the lines "The sun always sets on the day...as the darkness scatters...through the night". The other lines exactly described how I felt after my grandfather died. I have to admit that I still feel that way sometimes, especially when it comes to forgetting about him.

[Devesh]

I wrote this for my Grandfather as well, and I feel the same. :)
Thank you for reading :)

[Madalyn Beck]

Devesh, this is beautiful and so very true. I feel like you literally reached into my chest, grabbed hold of my heart, and squeezed. You spoke of my greatest fear, the fading of her face and memories. I cling to those at times.
This is fantastic. Truly amazing. Thank you! xoxo :)

[Devesh]

Thank you for reading, Madalyn, I was sure you'd be able to relate. :) I wrote this after my comment on your poem. I had been trying to write all day, nothing came. After I read your poem, I was done in all of 5 minutes. Sometimes all it takes is a sentence to spur you into motion. :)
Thank you! :)))

[Madalyn Beck]

I'm glad I could help give you some inspiration!! :)

[Jackson H. Harley]

I personally find this very relatable, and enjoyable of coarse :) a wonderful, well written piece :)

[Devesh]

Thanks a lot, Jackson :)