He Is Not Here

Where did you go my sweet soulful friend,

I miss your presence must this friendship end?

The silence echoes in my ears

and a quiet voice whispers

“He is not here.”

Were you a figment of my imagination,

a dream or a fleeting thought?

Fueled by yearning and compassion

providing the comfort

I had sought.

You may be absent but ne'er forgotten

and  please remember this,

 your kindness I deeply treasured

basking in moments of

 poetic bliss.

Author's Note

When people drift out of our lives and we are left wondering what happened.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

what a fine tribute to those who have affected us here at the Cafe .. when i realize i have not heard from a friend for a while i visit the profile only to find it closed ..some with a parting note of generalizing .. mostly simply closed ... i keep them as friends thinking they may come back ..sigh!!! easy flow and rhyme in this emotive (for me) poem ... glad i found it!
E.

[Dara]

Oh yes, I know just what you mean. Poetry has a way of bringing people together on a different level, a meeting of the minds so to speak. I lost a dear friend to heart failure after almost 3 years of communicating. He lived in Australia and we never met in person but I still have moments of deep sadness when I think of him even now. As always, it is so good to see you hear my friend :-)))

[Einstein Noodle]

it is quite amazing, as you say ...one can not write poetry without revealing much about the heart, mind and soul of each of us ... add anonymity and the bonds quickly strengthen with our own particular take on things ;) love and peace my friend!!

[Beccy]

Sometimes, memory is not such a blessing; but then, without memory, life would be simply counting by numbers.

A lovely poem that reminds us how fortunate we are to have been granted such a gift.

Beccy

[Dara]

Thank you so much for your visit and kind words. Memories are life's tattoos that can stay with us forever.

[emmajoy]

Such gentle words, such fragile feelings.. written so well, so honestly. There are people who come and go , their prints quickly washed away. But.. there are that special few, maybe but one, who kindly scar the heart and mind forever. Those are the ones of whom you one day say, 'You and I were US', bu tfor some reason you're gone, but i'll always feel and think of you. You say as much and so beautifully, Dara.

[Dara]

Your words wash over me like a warm spring rain. Thank you so much! Poetry has a way of helping me express some of my deeper emotions. This was one of them.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The heart never allows us to forget. The memories, in time, do heal us...I pray! Such a lovely, poignant message, Dara!

[Dara]

Thank you Kelly. It is especially difficult when you feel you have made a soulful connection. Your comments and presence always mean so much. Take care!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I feel the same way, Dara...thank you!

[marilyn 1225]

This is wonderful Dara so so true... maybe that is why so many elderly look so sad standing in line their faces show their poignant losses great work as always!

[Dara]

So very true, Marilyn. Thank you so much for stopping by. I have had a bad case of writer's block and this is the first poem in many weeks. Good to see you!

[marilyn 1225]

glad that you are writing again... I have stopped for now

[B]

Dara this is so warm
your words so filled with truth, love and longing

i guess the power of imagination can make a person present no matter what .....
That is the beauty of loving others

[Dara]

Thank you for this very kind, insightful review, Nisreen. The longing is very real and definitely the inspiration behind the words. It is great to see you here!

[B]

I am glad to be back home :)

[B. Boileau]

Very relatable. .. and you put the question out there so gracefully one wonders why drift apart. Somewhat melancholy but beautifully written.
bill

[Dara]

Thank you so much Bill. With the advancement of communication via the Internet there are so many more opportunities to come in contact with people all over the world. When they drift off one day, it leaves you wondering what happened, are they ok. Your review and kind thoughts are so very welcomed.