Passing of the Seasons

Your short anxious breath remains a flash through my thought
A memory wished to delete, yet permanently bought
You always taught me life goes on, everything flows
Human life burns down like a candle, next stop nobody knows

Watched you as you slept, the colours of Autumn crept in
A melody of red hues reflecting on your ever paling skin
Endless days spent together gazing up into the hills
Silently acknowledging changing moments which eternity fills

Your acceptance so natural, I was screaming inside
As the leaves started to fall, my tears erupted to hide
Knowing what lay ahead, somewhere around the next bend
You had lived a full life, found peace toward the end

Catching kind breeze proffered up for our pleasure
Autumn preparation before cooler weather
Noticing the slight changes of the season each day
Allure of colors filled our hearts all the way

Ever smiling and sensing my fear of you gone
You would laugh, you would joke, teaching me to be strong
Holding your hand, you were drifting from here to the new
Closing the end of your life, said ‘time to start something new’

My anger rebelling, cursing this damn disease
Ever stoic you, enjoying the view through the trees
Thoughts whilst you slept, of wisdom you did deliver
Showing the universe and what love means as a giver

Leaves kept on falling, your candle burnt down
This journey is over, my own tears I do drown
A hole left in my heart, howling, gaping wide
Time after you left me, a sadness unable to hide

In sentiment, I watched as the seasons rolled by
Slight changes each day releasing my cry
Passing through many a cold winters night
The pain slowly subsiding, offering more light

As I watched out the window where many hours passed
Where we sat side by side, not knowing how long it would last
Alone gazing and wondering what next life would bring
Smiling in your memory, seeing new life in Spring.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

:(( so feeling the sadness ... the blessing of a lingering time to reflect together is also poignant ... sudden, abrupt departures can be undeniably shocking with no time at all .. we are left stunned senseless ... :(( you surprise me with an alien form for you ;) ... i think it suited you well for your expressions ... this poem touched a long past tender place in me ... time heals but does not ever erase eh!? ... lifting you up in my little prayer world with hopes it lessens a grievous cross .. love love love ya! well done!
E.

[Mitali Shah]

I am speechless with the emotions you poured out. Losing your loved one and experiencing all those moments in each season is what plays around you bringing in some unforgettable memories that once where made to be nurtured for lifetime. Well done KWP. God bless

[R Smith]

so beautiful a poem towards the end of a life Elizabeth, i feel that only you could find such depth and emotion because i know its a departure from your usual style so the depths were there to plunder and you reached down very deep and came back up with this wonderful poem moving across seasons toward the end of a life that you loved so clearly with all your heart, tears of joy no pain in passing but a thought towards the next place to go, brilliant Bossette XXX

[Willard Wells]

Very beautiful words expressing the love and lost love. You have provided a lovely description of dealing with the pain of loss. This piece did bring me to tears. So sad. Thank you.

[Black Star Adept]

This is so amazing!! The great feeling of sadness (This poem almost made me cry) is tremendous, but the ending is so satisfying!

[SPINNING ON that dizzy ..]

This is a lovely capture of a time at the end of a life meaningful to you. Good words that show the love and the guidance you will remember and lessons you have learned and will continue to learn. A nice life shared. Very good write. Kath

[WritersRankings]

This piece has a nice cadence and holds together rather well. When you don't notice the rhymes it's a good thing. A great empowering write.

[KWP]

:) ... thanks you x x

[Parimal Pratyush]

This is so emotional. A heart touching work that touches you right at the bottom of your heart. This read will last a long time. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful poem :)

[MsJewel]

Your poem reminds me of my mother passing...the days..the seasons seemed to drag by - each day missing her more, but before I knew it a year had passed and then another. It does get easier as time goes on, but I don't believe the heart ever really lets go of those we love deeply.

I really enjoyed the uplifting ending...smiling in your memory seeing new life in spring...such a lovely image. Thank you for sharing this stunning poem.

:) Julie