My Regrets

Yesterday, I learned on Facebook that my Aunt Sharon had passed away due to complications with the flu~

My Regrets

Your cell number was passed to me

On tiny slip of paper,

I stashed it away inside small-carved wooden box

Forgetting until I learned the news that you had passed.

Overcome with my regret,

My fingers itched to retrieve that slip of paper,

And dial your number...

Just to see what would happen.

 

However, I never found the courage to do so

Because the hurt inside me is too great

To overcome and I fear the time that has passed.

 

If you were here, I would tell you how much I

Wished that we had connected before the allotted

Time expired and took you away for good.

 

You will be missed because your kind and giving soul

Was a treasure here on Earth.

I know you have your wings now

To set you free to do more well deeded

Work for all,

Since you were too sweet for this

Atmosphere surrounding us down here.

 

Just know that I will indeed miss you

And long for the day when we meet again

Where everything is bright and special

And the darkness is kept at bay

By special beings like you!

“In loving memory,

For my Aunt Sharon Randall”

--Your NettyDoodle  ©2014 (J. E. Cook)

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Jack...]

Josie, this is a beautiful tribute for your wonderful Aunt Sharon. I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, it seems we all have regrets in situations like this, but the good things will always rise to the top for that is where the best memories are kept.

Once again, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

THANKS, JACK.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Life is anything but permanent,We should make time for our loved ones before it is too late and they are gone and we are left with a heavy heart and endless regret.I am sorry about your aunt Josie :)

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

THANKS, SHE WAS A SWEET PERSON AND SO GIVING.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Yo are welcome :)

[Traci]

Thinking of you dear friend and sending my condolences to you and your family. This is a lovely tribute in memory of one cherished soul. Beautiful, as are your sweet memories.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks! She was a dear person with a giving soul.

[Brittany Zedalis]

This is truly beautiful.
It makes me think of how my sister must feel right now since my mom passed away. She never tried to mend things with my mom, and now it is far too late.
You did an excellent job with this poem, and I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

THanks!

I will miss her and her giving soul.
I did not see her much the last couple of years because she moved away to be close to her daughter.

[A. Amos]

My deepest condolence.....

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

THanks for reading.

My aunt was so giving her whole life. She was a clown in the Shriners for children--burn victims. Her giving soul took care of my grandfather for many years so he would not have to go to a nursing home. He was able to stay at home with his dog that he loved so much.

[Rachelle]

My deepest condolences…...

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks so much.

[Scott Metro]

A wonderful, heartfelt tribute.
I'm sorry for your loss Josie.
Keep your chin up..there is love all around you.
Take care.
Scott

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks, Scott for reading a tribute to valuable lady that had an inner glow that gave off kindness and love when she crossed in front of you. Her two older husbands have already left this Earth and I am sure that she will love to see them again. My Granny Randall and her were inseparable and I know granny will be by her side again.

[Scott Metro]

Bless you...

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks!
IT has been a long night.

[Sami Khalil]

Oh, so sorry for your loss. The hurt, the pain upon learning of the news. The missed oppurtunities to be together and spend quality time with them...I hope you find the courage to endure...A great tribute...:)...............

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thank you, Sami--it is hard because I can't believe she gone so quickly. We were states away from each other and she was my grandfather's care giver until he passed. Then, she left to be with her daughter and grandkids. I thought she would be back in the area soon for a visit, and I put off calling her because we had a little disagreement over my second husband and me filing a restraining order against him.

[Sami Khalil]

I understand...You are welcome...:).....

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Always love hearing from u!

[Sami Khalil]

:)....................

[s y e]

Oh Josie, I am so sorry to hear about your Aunty. This is such a beautiful and I know she would have loved it.

The flu is a deadly thing to us sometimes. Know you are in my thoughts.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thanks so much for thinking of me now.