Flash

A memorial for the daughter of a friend

Flash

 

Was all it took

Was over so soon

A life assumed with years to go

One bright flash and all was gone

Save for loved ones

Pondering this fate

 

Should say something

Words refuse

Flowing not

For too much has flowed

That life now gone

 

Chances taken maybe

Fate tempted possible

Only one might

Know the truth

Keeps tight the lips

 

Farewell so sudden

Goodbye too final

Sleep too innocent

Love too deep

And death too certain

 

Comfort never more

The one dread fear

That one held so dear

Might this night now never

Come home once more

 

Rest In Peace

You journey ended

Left us to wonder

How numbered our days

 

 

In honor of Kelsie Trobaugh who died tragically on March 20, 2010 at age 17.  May you rest in peace child.

 

Author's Note

This is in memory of Kelsie Trobaugh, 17 year old high school student who died March 20th in a motorcycle accident. She was a class act, a good kid with a great sense of humor and a bright future

Reviews

[Mary E. Green]

You did a good job with this! I am so sorry for her family & friends.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Dear George< I am so sorry... my heart goes out to you and your family. I know it
has been a while since I have read or reviewed your poetry, I have been ill twice this last year, bleeding from my lungs and pneumonia and copd. I am much better now, still have some tests to run. You know, it has been 3 years, since my son passed away due to a drunk driver... so my heart has a hole in it as does yours, an empty void where only God has the answers as to why things happen the way they do. May his spirit bring you the comfort that you need and heal your broken heart. Kelsie is truly with the angels.. debileah

[Ruth]

This is an emotive poem George, lovely xx

[Alessander]

It is always so tragic when one dies so young...I encourage u to read "valediction forbidding mourning" by Donne, or "In Memoriam" by Tennyson (a whole collection dedicated to his young dead friend), specifcally "Tears Idle Tears", and "On my first son" by Ben Johnson. Take care.

[Valentine]

Sorry to read this knowing it is for someone now gone..it makes one wonder why children come into a parents life only to be snatched away so soon..I have lives through this feeling and I feel for her family..lol and God bless..Valentien

[An Ordinary Woman]

I'm so sorry, Pete. Your tribute to Kelsie is beautiful.

[LisetteCanWrite!]

So sad to die so young! What a wonderful tribute in her honour.. may blessings be with her family.. this is soo tragic to read but must be just absolutely heartbreak for them as well as her friends.. my prayers go out to them.. almost didn't leave a review.. but this was a really touching write..

[Sheila Kline]

First of all, let me offer words of peace and love to the family of this dear, dear child whose life has been snuffed out much too soon!

As you know, George I lost a 16 year son so many years ago now in an automobile accident, but to read your words, is like feeling so much of it all over again!

We ask...why over and over, and over again, but the answer is always the same....we don't know why! We just know there is a huge hole left in our hearts!

Thank you for caring so much, for showing such love and compassion in the face of tragedy!!

Blessings to all who mourn, with hope her memory shall never die! Yes, may Kelsie rest in peace!

[Bette]

thank you for sharing your heart with us , i am sorry for yours and her family's loss