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.

[Créatif Word]

Speechlessly crying in the corner of my heart....

[Frieda P]

Very sweet review, thank you muchly. ...

[Ken Simm.]

And we are put on earth a little space,
That we may learn to bear the beams of love,
William Blake.

[Frieda P]

Lovely Ken, thanks so much for sharing, I've never read that one before, muchly appreciated.

[kublakhan27]

Would you believe this is only the second thing I've EVER read in my life that generated tears on impact? I can't tell you how deeply this piece has touched me...I'm speechless...

[Frieda P]

I take that as the grandest compliment ever, if you 'felt' this, thanks my dear friend, much appreciate you Steve.

[kublakhan27]

You know I am never reckless when it comes to such statements...thank you my dear for having the courage to open up on such things and reach out to others so they can relate :)

[Frieda P]

Now you're going to make me cry :-)

[kublakhan27]

Sorry Mrs.R, I need to work on bringing those wicked grins back ;)

[Frieda P]

Ahha, you know how to do that exactly....what's his name again? ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Does it start with a B? ;)

[Augustus]

So beautiful and so delicate. That bond of love is so strong. It really shows.
"listen contently for an extra beating in your heart"
What a gorgeous line that is! What a glorious notion!
Our dearest ones never really leave us and go. They always remain in our hearts. A universal feeling, very tenderly expressed. Thanks!

[Frieda P]

So near, yet so far, yes. Thank you for your glowing review Augustus.

[Vikrantsingh]

Oh! such a wonderful feeling I had..
I don't know what made you to write this excellent work, perhaps I loved every single word of your. New word "zephyr" to learn from your poem - Frieda you have intellectual way of understand once's emotions and feelings.
Made me upset. Made me strong :)
You have Magic! in your words.. and you keep getting way better with your work.
Outstanding!

Kind Regards,
Vikrantsingh Parmar.

[Frieda P]

There's deep emotion here since I lost my lovely sister in 2009, she was the best part of our family, thank you so much for your kind words Singh.

[Frieda P]

Woo, Featured Review. :-)

[Vikrantsingh]

Hehehehehe :) thanks Fredia :D.

Cheers!!
Singh :)

[N!LoC]

never ending beauty from u as always...

[Frieda P]

Awh, thanks N!LoC, much appreciate your kind words.

[Barbara Walker]

The entire poem is beautiful but second stanza is my favorite!

[Frieda P]

Mine too Barbara, I could actually imagine her saying those words to me, thanks so much.

[David Scott]

I love this poem. Especially with the heartbreak you have endured.
Simply beautiful!

[Frieda P]

Much appreciate your kindness always David. x

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Such a beautiful write... You have penned this perfectly, as it is both ethereal and grounding at the same time. I too am getting teary :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks Friday, muchly appreciate your sentiments here. :-)