He will be...

He will be forever summer,
a warm, floral scented breeze,
blue skies and single clouds,
clouds that drift slowly, silently, to a place unknown,
perhaps to where he now rests, peacefully,
with those that went before...

He will be an aching heart and tears,
a pain that only time can heal,
a chasm to be filled with memories,
memories of childhood days,
of sibling love, laughter,
of all that is good in life,
in mankind.

He will be stories and smiles,
a warm glow,
dreams,
loved,
loved,
loved...

and forever missed.

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The skilled use of imagery in this one makes it doubly poignant. It communicates deep grief, but not despair. That all of us could have such a beautiful eulogy. Very well done.

[Gee]

Thank you John

[An owl on the moon]

What beautiful, bittersweet words that carry us over memories and countless seasons. Yes... forever missed. My dear uncle passed just days ago, so I might read this with different eyes, and know he'll be missed even though we were separated by many miles for the past few years. Stories and smiles... always...

[Gee]

Thank you for your kind words

[Cherrie Palmer]

Born and died in his own innocence forever an angel.

[Gee]

Thank you for commenting Cherrie

[Coyote Poetry]

Tender, wonderful and realistic words and thoughts. Some memories. Never forgotten. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Gee]

Thank you Coyote, always appreciate your reviews.

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome my friend.

[Nervana Zahran]

Beautiful and touching. Love it!

[Gee]

Thank you..

[NotUsinganymore]

Very nice, feels like a writing that's for someone that passed away.

[Gee]

Cheers Jung, you hit the nail on the head.

[john l smith]

A lovely remembrance
Unfortunately, the older we get the more often it seems to take place
Best wishes
Dave

[Gee]

Cheers Dave, appreciate you reviewing

[Dr. YumnaKay]

'forever summers' and 'forever missed' - a permanent place in the heart is the least we can do for those who leave us...
Such lovely and touching sentiments in this piece. An almost haunting quality in your last lines. ..

[Gee]

So glad this poem has been well received as was written with a wonderful poet that frequents the cafe in mind.
Thank you Doc :))

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Aye, that I realized. ..
You're welcome, Gee. :)

[Lorry]

A deeply personal write of loss that so many can relate to, for those cherished lost and the hope that they will be forever at peace and kept alive by those who mourn their passing.
Your words are a beautiful reflection on what they meant to you.
Superb.

[Gee]

Good morning, cheers Lorry

[Diana Wolf (Jacqueline ..]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for writing it and deciding to share it.

[Gee]

Thank you kindly Diana