Ditto

R.I.P. Mom. 1964-2013.

We watch a movie,

about ghosts and love,

about truth and justice,

and hear a word.

 

One word, sticking

with us for the rest

of your life, spoken

in moments of love.

 

I'm on my knees, in 

front of the old and

the new, wind wrapping

its arms around me.

 

I plead.

 

But I hear nothing.

 

There was once a time,

when there was a reply.

 

I said I love you

and you simply said..

 

...Ditto.

~Leaves of Ink 2014~

Author's Note

For those of you who haven't seen the movie Ghost, a man is killed and the movie is about him trying to prevent his girlfriend from getting hurt by the person who killed him. My mom and I used to watch this movie a lot, and when we first watched it when I was little, the word Ditto stuck with us for the rest of her life. Instead of saying I love you in this movie, the character simply says Ditto.

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

I remember this movie well. My wife and I watched at least a dozen times, and she cried every time. It bothered her so much she asked me to never say "ditto." Perhaps she had similar fears? Now, you're living with that memory. I know they say "time heals," but I've always questioned that. I think the scars just become a bit tougher, but they always remain. A touching poem written from the heart.

[Brittany Zedalis]

My mom and I said "Ditto" to each other our whole lives, so I haven't been able to watch that movie since she died. I don't think time heals the pain, I think we just make room for the pain. Thank you for reading this one, too!

[wordman]

I saw the movie twice when I saw ditto it brought it back

[Brittany Zedalis]

It's a great movie. Thank you for reading!

[paddy d daly]

Hey, that is really sad but in a good kind of sad way ,if you know what I mean, sentiments so well expressed, gives a new meaning to a simple word, Ditto.

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you!

[paddy d daly]

you,re welcome.

[Frieda P]

Oh my this gave me chills, I just said that to someone, and we spoke of the scene is that movie...the sentiment here is overwhelmingly sad and poignant. Your mom would so love this one Brittany....sigh.

[Brittany Zedalis]

She was one of my biggest supporters for my poetry, so I agree, she would've loved this one. I'm glad you like it. And I'm also glad you get the reference.

[Frieda P]

I was surprised you didn't have Unchained Melody as your music choice...

[Brittany Zedalis]

I thought about it

[Frieda P]

This is lovely, they just seem to go hand in hand....

[Sami Khalil]

"spoken

in moments of love.



I'm on my knees, in

front of the old and

the new, wind wrapping"

Stunning...:)..................

[Brittany Zedalis]

You've reviewed this twice now, Sami, lol. Thank you, though xD

[Sami Khalil]

I come back when I like a poem...What to say...:).................

[Pryde Foltz]

Ditto can be the most beautiful word when it means love. Great write, Brittany.

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you, Pryde!

[Sami Khalil]

A great movie. A great tribute poem inspired by it...Bravo..........

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Sapphire Naylor]

Beautiful poem. That defiantly would stick out to me as well. Haven't see the movie but I'm tempted now :)

[Brittany Zedalis]

It's a classic. It's sad, it will make you cry, but it's worth it to watch.

[MsJewel]

One of my favorite movies...I used to watch it with my daughter...

Your poem is lovely Brittany.

:) Julie

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you. It was a difficult one to write, but only because of the emotions I poured into it.

[B.J]

I love how you entwined everything together great work

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thanks for reading and reviewing!

[B.J]

your welcome

[Bluefire]

"I'm on my knees, in front of the old and the new, wind wrapping its arms around me."
I love that part.
I love that movie, ghost, it's both funny and sad at the same time..
Well done, I like this piece alot!

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you! :)

[Bluefire]

No problem! ^^