Farewell

Losing a dear friend to illness

FAREWELL

To my dear friend Peter

 

You left too soon, a life cut short,

Leaving me to navigate a new sort,

In my heart, you'll always remain,

A cherished memory that will sustain

 

You were time capsules of our past,

Inviting forgotten selves to last,

In your company, we found our histories,

Bringing joy, safety, and shared mysteries.

 

I'll miss our coffee dates, our chats on the phone,

The way you listened when I felt alone,

You saw me in a way no one else did,

Understood my fears, dreams, and wit

 

Losing you means losing a unique perspective,

On my life, my purpose, and my directive.

It may take time to heal and move on,

But I'll find my place, where I belong

 

Farewell dear friend, protect me from above,

Wrap me in your wings, with unconditional love,

And though I’ll miss you every passing day,

I know you're with me, in every single way.

 

Originally written in 1994 in Russian

Translated in February 2023

Author's Note

Welcome any experiences with your loosing loved ones

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

We will have rare true friends. Who can drink coffee with and talk freely.
"And though I’ll miss you every passing day,
I know you're with me, in every single way."
The above lines. I do understand. In our memory. The kind faces, the gentle voices. We will miss and thank you Alla for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your visiting and thank you for your understanding...means a lot!

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

This poem is a beautiful tribute to a dear friend who has passed away. The imagery is poignant and heartfelt, and the emotions it evokes are raw and honest. It's a moving reminder of the power of friendship and the impact that one person can have on our lives. The poem is a beautiful way to honor the memory of a beloved friend and to find comfort in the knowledge that they will always be with us in spirit.

[Alla Antsis]

Bhuyanshi, Thank you very much for your comments, understanding and compassion! Your review much appreciated!

[Ken Simm.]

Having lost too many. Any amount is too many this is a lovely tribute and leads the reader down nostalgic paths of wondering memory.
Does it make it easier well, no. But does it make it better understood, then yes, perhaps.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for understanding and support, Ken!
much appreciate your review

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Alla,

I, as a mere man of West Texas, have been blessed/blissed to have had many true what is called Best Friends ... Now, they are all gone save one ... That one special one to whom you can talk, reveal all to, when nobody else would/will listen, nor would wish to ... I truly feel the pain of loss in your words beautifully set to pen of page as a majestic tribute and memorial to Peter, who was, without any inkling's doubt, your friend, and your Mentor ... By the way, Alla, I am a strange sort of Texan/American: I have always been a fan and supporter of the Russian People, studied Russian History in my teen years, and continue to recognize that Russia has never been an open enemy of these United States of America ... Evil exists in every land. ... Why? ... Because evil men exist in every land ... Kirk Douglas, Earnest Borgnine, were both Russian immigrants and damn fine and loyal Americans ... So, my view of Slavic peoples is unbiased, for my genetic roots take me back through France, Spain, and wind up in the MiddleEast of ancient Persia: Iran ... And yet, I love America and have no wish to destroy her ... But there are truthful corrections (informing the American public of true truths of America's shameful past & ongoing present) in my nation's history of behavior that damn well do need/must/be made right, open, and public if America is to remain that veritable Light of so called Freedom and Democracy to all the World, a symbol which currently exists only in fairytales and fables of an America that, actually of factually, never existed (the Boston Tea Parry was over Tea trade with China that England refused to America and concluded in what the Chinese call the 100 Years Of Shame, wherein England & America invaded, conquered, Plundered, Raped, & Pillaged the entire nation of China, resulting in England possessing Hong Kong for 100 years, but no one ever speaks of this fact of this world's shameful history, but author James Bradley: Flags of our Fathers, & FlyBoys), but could, if we Americans allow it, f*****g demand it of ourselves and of our Government! ... READ. READ. READ!!!!!

Wonderful Poetry, my girl!

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your response regarding the loss. I understand and connect with your experiences. I appreciate your insights on related topics. Regarding Russia and the subject of anti-war, while Russians are influenced by Putin's propaganda, it is their opportunity to bring about change. However, it is challenging for many to separate the Russian people from the actions of their government. In my view, they are seen as both the tyrant and the aggressor, despite their own suffering. There are other countries involved in the current state of affairs, but ultimately, the blame lies with those who resorted to violence. We can continue discussing this further. Thank you for your support, Marvin! Feel free to visit more often.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham]

Alla,

As you can plainl7 see, I am a fan of Humanity, and NOT NEVER OF GOVERNMENTS ... Thomas Jefferson is historically quoted as having sad,
Government is a necessary EVIL" ... And so it until that day that Humanity as a sane and compassionate Mankind attains to a sensible and reasonable mtnhodolgy of preservations rule that is truly just, fairy, and equitable for every single Human Being as individuality's Individuals, every single one entitled to the exact same bundle of Creator endowed RIGHTS, RIGHTS that empower each and every living HUMAN BEING, EVERY ALIEND LIFE SOURCE, to the one and same RIGHTS of harmonious peace, health, happiness, contentment, and prosperousness of Existence, as living individuals of all Existence that is ALL EIXSTNECE that is the ONENESS of that Creator of all that is and will ever be, set apart from the sheer BULLSHIT that is Organized Religion ... Man has never met, nor known God ... Man has never met nor will ever meet God, because we are but piclles in the Pickle Jar of Existence: Inside, looking out and failing to realize that the Ultimate It and Creator of all that is and will ever be is, and will always be, EXISTENCE ITSELF ...

Marve

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham]

Alla,

As you can plainly see, I am a fan of Humanity, and NOT NEVER OF FOREVER'S EVER OF GOVERNMENTS ... Thomas Jefferson is historically quoted as having said: “Government is a necessary EVIL" ... And so it until that day that Humanity, as a truly Intelligengly Sane and Compassionate Mankind, attains to a sensible and reasonable methodology of preservation's rule governance's rule that assigns to every living Human Being/and/or/Alien ALL that is truly Just, Fairly, and Equitablely RIGHT for every single Human Being as Individuality's Individuals, every single one and the same ALL FREELY entitled to the exact same Bundle of Supreme Creator endowed RIGHTS, RIGHTS that empower each and every living HUMAN BEING, (every Alien) EVERY Individual LIFE SOURCE, to the one and same RIGHTS of harmonious peace, health, happiness, contentment, and prosperousness of Existence, as living individuals of all Existence that is ALL EIXSTNECE that is the ONENESS of that Creator of all that is and will ever be, set apart from the sheer BULLSHIT that is Organized Religion ... Man has never met, nor known God ... Man has never met nor will ever meet God, because we are but pickles in the Pickle Jar of Existence: INSIDE, LOOKING OUT, and failing to realize that the Ultimate It and Creator of all that is and will ever be is, and will always be, EXISTENCE ITSELF ...

Marve

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham]

Alla,

As you can plainly see, I am a fan of Humanity, and NOT NEVER OF FOREVER'S EVER OF GOVERNMENTS ... Thomas Jefferson is historically quoted as having said: “Government is a necessary EVIL" ... And so it until that day that Humanity, as a truly Intelligengly Sane and Compassionate Mankind, attains to a sensible and reasonable methodology of preservation's rule of common sense's reaons of government's governance's rule over countlessly immessurable Populations of Civilizations unimaginable vilizuizations anywhere and every where within that ALL which is Creation's Essence that does duly assign to every living Human Being/and/or/Alien ALL that is truly Just, Fairly, and Equitablely RIGHT for every single Human Being/every Alien, as Individuality's Individuals, every single one and the same ALL FREELY entitled to the exact same Bundle of Supreme Creator endowed RIGHTS, RIGHTS that empower each and every living HUMAN BEING, (every living Alien) EVERY Individual LIFE SOURCE, to the one and same RIGHTS of harmonious peace, health, happiness, contentment, and prosperousness of Existence, as living individuals of all Existence that is ALL EIXSTNECE that is the SINGLE AND ONLY ONENESS of that Creator of all that is and will ever be, set apart from the sheer BULLSHIT that is Organized Religion ... Man has never met, nor known God ... Man has never met nor will ever meet God, because we are but pickles in the Pickle Jar of Existence: INSIDE, LOOKING OUT, and failing to realize that the Ultimate It and Creator of all that is and will ever be is, and will always be, EXISTENCE ITSELF ...

Marve

[Lisasview]

Lovely poem about loss..so beautifully written dearest Alla, Over my lifetime I have lost friends and family and they are all dearly missed.
You chose the perfect words to describe your feelings and all that read this will immediately remember the loss of someone close to them.
I especially loved these lines...the part of about listening is perfect...
ll miss our coffee dates, our chats on the phone,
The way you listened when I felt alone,
You saw me in a way no one else did,
Understood my fears, dreams, and wit
When one listens and truly understands your fears, dreams and hopes then losing that person is even more difficult.
Thank you for sharing this with us all,
Lisa

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you, dear Lisa! Much appreciate you sharing your thoughts!

[Lisasview]

You are quite welcome

[Betty Hermelee]

Losing a loved one is the most difficult emotion to hold. ...there are so many phases of grief and it takes so much time and effort to move on...not that we will ever forget a loved one...that memory will always be held deep in our hearts.... I've lost my parents and although they were elderly, it still hurt....and I felt very much alone .... Your words are heartfelt and your little moments together seem larger than life even now...a very tender piece Alla....
Best, B

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you, Betty! Much appreciate your visit!

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome,
Best, B

[red93]

Really Excellent. We all have our special Friends, and speaking personally, some I would be lost without. You capture this feeling perfectly ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your review! Much appreciated!

[Nima.Hope]

You lost a lover, as it occurs to me and words are not able to express the sadness, I'm sorry for your loss.
I lost my beloved uncle in an accidental happening. He was walking in the jungle and suddenly many amounts of wood fell on his head, he wasn't carefull. I always keep asking myself why such a dear life and such great person who brought joy into our gatherings, must be taken from us by such rediculous thing?
One day I will ask God for the pain he brought to many humans by taking their beloved ones.
I guess the photo includes Leonard Cohen?
Nicely written and it made me emotional. Again my condolences.

[Alla Antsis]

Nima, I lost many friends and stop asking God why many years ago. Thank you for your condolences and a special personal story!

[Nima.Hope]

You're welcome ma'am🌸

[emmajoygreen]

There can be absolute love between two people who know each other in a thousand different ways as true friends, laid at home in each other's very core. The life you shared reads to have been very special, very precious.. wonderfully remembered, wonderfully expressed.

Peter and you forever :

'Wrap me in your wings, with unconditional love,
And though I’ll miss you every passing day,
I know you're with me, in every single way.'

[Alla Antsis]

Emma,
Thank you for your true understanding here!

[emmajoygreen]

(You) are more than welcome.