Heart Echoes~

I heard a whisper above the clouds

         distinctly thought I heard my name

   familiar voice of an angel floating by

      I felt it could be my heart's echo,

                 a zephyr gently cradled me

     a warm embrace from up above, I heard her say~

 

 "I'm dancing aloft peaceful stars

    do not cry big sis, please shed no more tears for me,

 I'm  always with you when you're perfectly still, 

           listen contently for an extra beating in your heart

          I flutter there quiet and content, i have from the start"

With that, there was a sun shower of diamond constellations

         my spirit danced with starry harmony that fateful night, 

     eternal echoes, heart to heart, she  lovingly lingers aside me

Author's Note

For my sister Lee, she always called me 'big sis', never more than a heartbeat away...

Reviews

[Kristin Lee]

Oh Frieda...there is a lot of heartache and a LOT of love in this powerful poem. I was swallowing back tears when i realized what it was about. This seems like it was a piece written in healing...but then again, aren't they all? I like the back and forth set up, to set apart the different voices. And the ending line about her lingering beside you...because its true. They never really us. They are always in our hearts. Thinking of you.

[Frieda P]

Always in my heart yes, would much rather her by my side again, thanks for your sentiments here Kristin.

[InsanityWriter]

Breathtakingly beautiful and heartfelt. Your sister is ever in my prayers, and I'm sure she's smiling down upon you :)

[Rebecca Buller]

This is very touching, Frieda. It's such a beautiful tribute to a sister you loved so very much. Thank you for sharing this very heartfelt piece with us.

[Mr Dunne Poetry]

Aw, this is such a nice tribute for your sister. Written straight from the heart. Thanks for sharing, Frieda.

[Tai Ryens]

I sensed this was of past memories. I find it quite enticing to sit beneath a blanket of constellations and realize how insignificant we are to the universe; how we are but a ripple in our solar system alone, let alone the entire galaxy. Keep true to your spirit, as I've heard before: "Keep your spirit close, and your spirits closer."

[Frieda P]

Always love your reviews Tai, odd I thought that quote was about friends and enemies, yours makes more sense anywho....

[Tai Ryens]

Odd; I heard it from a commercial advertisement in Japan. Rip-off? Perhaps.

[Frieda P]

Ha it's from the Godfather...'Keep your friends close but your enemies closer'....I assume it's an old Italiano proverb.

[Tarry Franck]

Oh what a wonderful tribute for you sister and I'm sure she loved it! You write so well. Lovely

[Frieda P]

Thanks Tarry, one can only hope...

[Rhianne Ney]

This is a sad poem. It is really sad that we have to say goodbye...

[Frieda P]

I have a niece that will never say 'goodbye', she says see you always, yes, I so agree, thanks Rhianne.

[Rhianne Ney]

You're welcome, Madam

[Ravyne Hawke]

Such a beautiful memory of your sister.. to know that she is with you always, even in death. Beautifully penned.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Lori, her memory lives through me, just such an ache, much appreciate your thoughts.

[Baby Ricochet]

Lovely dedication. Great job

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Mark.

[TL Boehm]

This is beautiful and made my angsty heart ache. I've never felt the comfort of someone I've lost...only the emptiness of his or her passing. This is beautiful and gives me hope.

[Frieda P]

They are fleeting moments at best, thanks TL.

[Zahra]

This is extremely beautiful and touching. Don't really have words to write in review for this lovely piece woven with true love.

[Frieda P]

Your sentiments are greatly appreciated my friend.