(78) Ellen

In memory of my friend and work colleague Ellen Tapiwa Mufusha

God took you with him the other day,

But I never got to say goodbye.

No longer will I see your smile,

Or again hear your kind words.

 

You were a long way from your home,

And now I know you are back there.

Your spirit running free and beautiful,

Your soul still tender and pure.

 

I wish I had known, but you never said.

You never told us what was wrong,

But the days lead into weeks;

And I realised you wasn't coming back.

 

Ellen, you never told us you had cancer,

That it was too advanced to save you.

The stomach cancer has taken you now,

But it can never take away your memory.

 

Never once did you say any cross word,

Your soft voice was always a comfort.

You offered support to all who knew you,

Always the best friend to everyone.

 

They took you far too soon, my friend.

You were only fifty years old, still young.

There is a place for you, always in my heart,

Go in peace for now you dance with Angels.

 

 

 

 

copyright Chris Smith

Author's Note

I miss you my friend.

Reviews

[Lily Mae]

This gave me Angel bumps up and down my arms.. A beautiful tribute to a friend.. Your amazing gift as a writer just blessed her with a poem held to her heart for all eternity:) Love and Light will be sent to all that need to heal from the pain and loss..xx

[BlueberryKisses]

This poem is brilliant and yet sad, writing this for your friend is nice :) It shows how much you care and I honestly do not see how this poem could be improved

[Bloody Ceca]

It is a fantastic poem.. You really miss her.. And the poem make me wish that I had known her.. Well done work..

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

Thank you everyone for your support, you are true friends. God bless you all

Chris

[Siddhartha]

Very sad and poignant, Chris. Fate's unkind, friend.

[Angela]

A loving tribute to a good friend. Writing from the heart. What can be better?

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm sorry for the lost of your friend. I work with a lot of people. Many have fallen to cancer. I believe if I was dying. I would keep it private. Pity would not help anyone or me. I like the ending. I hope she is in a better place. Thank you for sharing this poem.
Coyote

[Judy Ponceby]

My sympathies Chris. A lovely memory of a lovely person. Peace be with you.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Chris, this was so beautifully written! Ellen was lucky to have you as a friend1 This was a wonderful poem done in her memory!!

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[SpokenWord]

It always seems the good ones are taken early while the others stay for eternity. Beautiful write my friend, no words can comfort or heal so I will just say I feel this one inside of me.