Balloons and Brothers

(Remembering my younger brother 7th anniversary 12.8.21 forever loved)

A gust of wind whipped my balloon,

on string tucked in my hand it tugged.

My fingers felt the final slip,

I held on tight but lost my grip,

I watched aghast it sailed away.

I've not forgotten that day when

my young voice strained and screamed out loud.

My loss etched deep, a child's despair

as floating red, reclaimed by air,

my smile replaced by blue dismay.

 

I search this morning's pink streaked sky

recall our childhood you and I.

As sun wakes up to warm my soul,

my sorrow breaks, I'm far from whole,

those thoughts of you bleed through and often.

Grief bites hard, yet time can soften.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Chris, I can identify with this one. While I am an only child, I spent most of my childhood with my cousin. When someone you have shared so much with is gone, it seems as though the memories get blurry. The honest emotion in this poem resonated with me. The rhythm and rhyme of your lines makes for a lovely flow. May the memory of your brother always be a blessing to you. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi** I appreciate your share here. Your review is encouraging and your thoughts kind. read moreThank you Lydi** I appreciate your share here. Your review is encouraging and your thoughts kind.

Chris

[Ana Papaya]

time does soften but it never erases, and maybe it's good that it doesn't
beautifully written poem that connects with the heart

[Chris Shaw]

Please accept my apologies for the lateness of my thanks for your visit to this poem. Very much appreciated.

Chris

[john l smith]

Yes time does soften but sometimes the utter unchangeable big blank wall is very hard to deal with
Nicely written
Dave

[Chris Shaw]

I understand exactly what you mean Dave. Thank you for reviewing.

Chris

[Lyn Anderson]

Grief is a difficult thing. Always with us, more pronounced at times that remind. You expressed this beautifully here. A poignant write

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lyn for your review.

Chris

[KCthelastboyscout]

A beautifully written loving tribute
I hope every time you remember your brother you are smiling.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you KC and in the main I do remember him with a smile on my face.

Chris

[Richard M]

Love this Chris; it brings back similar memories! Very catchy and love the rhyming. You have such a beautiful way of crafting words.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Richard for reviewing. I appreciate your time.

Chris

[barleygirl]

This is precious! We've been on similar wavelengths in our recent scribbles! I gather you lost your beloved brother (sorry!), symbolized by the balloon floating away, & this is such a creative way to share your bittersweet memories. Some childhood moments are like punctuation marks to the rest of that stretch of time. You convey your feelings in a strongly palpable way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Margie. Anniversary, so I will always honour him.

Fondest

Chris

[Norman 223]

Memories of childhood can have a deep significance, as the will almost invariably relate to deeper attachments, that can never be replaced. but equally never forgotten . The analogy was brought out gently and realistically in your poem.Chris, that many will appreciate.
Norman

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Norman for your very thoughtful response.

Chris

[Crowley]

A very emotional tribute, what a great way to portray your love and a great relationship. Its heartbreaking and so full of grace and nostalgia at the same time. Dang...this was sad but well written.

[Chris Shaw]

Anniversary. Written a while ago, but thank you Crowley so much.

Chris

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

I felt every line of this piece... speaks of heavy lose, grief, but a sense of healing still finds it's way to the reader. Excellent.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Travis for your response. Pleased to meet you on my page.

Chris

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

The pleasure was mine.