Left Behind

My son’s mother-in-law has only hours to live. Writing about her helps relieve some of the pain of losing her. ‘Sister Moon’ is in reference to the poem I once wrote about her.

Left behind in the wake
Of your exuberant personality
Leaving me the only living
Grandparent around…

I grieve for the loss of
Your presence
I grieve for the children
And grandchildren who
Will daily mourn you
who will cry out
And keep asking ‘Why?’

My shoulders cannot bear
The weight of trying to
Fill the void your passing
Will create and yet I
Must try.

Dear ‘Sister Moon’
You are gone too soon
But Heaven will be
A better place
With you in it.

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Loss or the prospect of losing a loved one hurts when you wake, when you try to sleep and, in between. We all know how cruel life can be when it comes to death in a family or close circle. How brave to write these words, how inspiring to know 'Sister Moon' will be more than a precious thought for as long as stars shine. Beautifully sad, Dara

[Dara]

Thank you so much dear Emma. It is sad too that the greater the love leaves an even greater void. You write from someone who knows first hand. I take comfort from your words especially knowing they come from your very big heart and kind soul. Many many thank you’s! Take care and stay well please.

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. This moved me. I hope you have peace.

[Dara]

Thank you for your very kind review. Still searching for that but it will come in time. 🙏🏻

[Einstein Noodle]

your poem touches me, Dara ... i am sorry for the pain and loss your family is going through .. know that you are all in my prayers .. for peace and comfort in troubled times ... :(
E.

[Dara]

Your presence alone is very comforting dear friend. It is great to hear from you. I have a long road ahead but with help of prayers and loving family and friends we will all get through it somehow. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your very kind and supportive thoughts. Take care!

[Einstein Noodle]

hugs my friend ... and love

[Dara]

Have a Happy Easter!

[Samuel Dickens]

During such times, (it happens too often as we age) one can do little else but think thoughts like these. She leaves a void, an empty chair, a laugh no longer heard and so much more. Is it fair? Although a burden has been added to you, I imagine you've done what's necessary. Sensitive and well expressed, this is.

[Dara]

Sam, so good to hear from you! Yes, it’s so true that as we get older we have to face losing friends and other loved ones. I have lost too many to count already. It’s easy to fall into depression over it but thank goodness we have poetry and such to help us get through. Please take care dear friend and keep in touch. Always wonderful to hear from you.