In Memoriam

A poem about an accident that could have been worse, but thankfully, wasn't.

In Memoriam

By Leighanne Colfield 

 

A twirl, a spin, a dance in the night

A dizzying swirl of leaves and bright lights

A black vehicle, a black tree, dark as night

Hugs the wheels and doors oh so tight

 

A boy, a girl, in love with the stars

Nature awakens them and leaves them many scars

An angel, to save them, comes forth in the night

To call the saviors of light

 

Two mothers, two fathers, one family together

A phone call, sickening, like no other

A rescue, a life, saved from the depths

Of death’s sweet kiss, not yet pressed

 

A sister, a friend, the small one, and life

Mourn the macabre possibility of death

But true love’s kiss, not death’s will save

For their hearts stay beating, alive and brave

 

In memoriam we could have said,

In memoriam as goodbye

In remembrance of Me, but not tonight

 

We will plead out we love you

And we want you home safe

It’s sad how many others will be held in God’s grace

 

But we will not say it

No, not tonight

For our in memoriam

Is still alive

Reviews

[Stephen]

Beautiful poem.. I simply enjoy reading this splendid piece .. so many emotions, love and faith .. reflecting in the words ..through this poem. Lovely. Well done!