(78) Ellen

In memory of my friend and work colleague Ellen Tapiwa Mufusha

God took you with him the other day,

But I never got to say goodbye.

No longer will I see your smile,

Or again hear your kind words.

 

You were a long way from your home,

And now I know you are back there.

Your spirit running free and beautiful,

Your soul still tender and pure.

 

I wish I had known, but you never said.

You never told us what was wrong,

But the days lead into weeks;

And I realised you wasn't coming back.

 

Ellen, you never told us you had cancer,

That it was too advanced to save you.

The stomach cancer has taken you now,

But it can never take away your memory.

 

Never once did you say any cross word,

Your soft voice was always a comfort.

You offered support to all who knew you,

Always the best friend to everyone.

 

They took you far too soon, my friend.

You were only fifty years old, still young.

There is a place for you, always in my heart,

Go in peace for now you dance with Angels.

 

 

 

 

copyright Chris Smith

Author's Note

I miss you my friend.

Reviews

[Lily Mae]

This gave me Angel bumps up and down my arms.. A beautiful tribute to a friend.. Your amazing gift as a writer just blessed her with a poem held to her heart for all eternity:) Love and Light will be sent to all that need to heal from the pain and loss..xx

[HopelesslyDevoted]

beautifully written and so very sad

[LA Lorena]

This is a loving tribute to a friend dearly missed. I'm sorry for your loss and pain.

[Robin]

a lovely heart-felt tribute from friend to friend

[Pebbles]

truely beautiful Chris ... Im sure she was sitting by your side listening to your words as you were writing .....lovely tribute to a dear friend x

[Hayley]

Sad, and sweet. Very touching

[Shiningwolf]

This made me want to tear. How tragic! I am sorry for the loss of your friend. May that person rest in peace! Excellent heart touching poem!

[Sunni Davis]

A lovely tribute to your friend. I'm very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and the words you've written for your friend.

[M.Babu]

"You were a long way from your home,
And now I know you are back there.
Your spirit running free and beautiful,
Your soul still tender and pure."

What a brilliant tribute my good friend. Straight from the heart.
Touching!

[Hatchling]

Awww. I am so sorry for your loss. she is in a better place.

[Althelia Marie Caine]

Thats so sad. I'm sorry.