saying goodbye was hard
five years my senior
i crawled in her shadow
she was like a 'big sister'
she was my first memory
sandwiches in a pasture
iced tea in mason jars
my mother's baby sister
last of five, spoiled rotten
they called her "Tootie"
primary school, four grades ahead
i would never catch her
though i tried, to her chagrin
life happened
years later our lives touched
reunions, weddings, celebrations
you and I always knew
love lasts forever
dearest Mary Lou
I shed a tear for you Helen — saying good bye is a bitch! So very sorry… 😢
ReplyDeleteHow sad this one - saying goodbye is hard. I am sorry for your loss Helen.
ReplyDeleteI feel such love, admiration, and such sorrow in your words, Helen. An ache that nobody can fully know. {{{HUGS}}}
ReplyDeleteSo sad. Sweet memories wrapped up in grief. A lovely piece.
ReplyDeleteAh, I feel the sadness in the loss of a dear friend and family member through your repetitions. Sorry for your loss Helen.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you could say good bay... it's even harder not saying good-bye.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds so lovely - and so adored. Your poem makes her live for all of us. You will miss her vibrant presence.
ReplyDeleteAgain we choose the subject of loss of a dear one. I feel your pain my friend!
ReplyDeleteSo poignantly extended, yes, Helen! Memories live on with someone so dear, the beauty of a wonderful relationship.
ReplyDeleteHank
Dearest Helen,
ReplyDeleteNo matter how, but saying goodbye is very hard.
Each time a little piece of us dies...
But it all is part of LIFE.
Love will never die, be it between husband and wife, parent and child or 'just friends'... The soul lives on.
It made us what we are today!
Hugs,
Mariette
I feel your grief...so hard. I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful tribute. I'm sorry for your loss. This must have been your aunt who was only a few years ahead in school? What a wonderful way to remember her with poetry.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your special aunt...my sympathies, Helen!
ReplyDeleteThis is incredibly moving, Helen. My deepest condolences to you. Sending love and prayers..
ReplyDeletethis is a very touching memorial helen, and i am so sorry for your loss, all my best wishes for you and yours
ReplyDeleteSweet, sad and tender, with a light touch that seems perfect for this joyous relationship. I feel for your sorrow, and know it for the mark of the great joy this relationship has been to you both during your lives.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very moving tribute to your aunt. Sad, but so tender, for all the memories you shared.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss... this is such a poignant tribute.
ReplyDeleteVery moving Sorry for your loss Sending love and hugs
ReplyDeleteI can't help but think that there is a "hello" waiting...
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will find comfort
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, Helen. You are right about saying good-bye. The pain is always the same.
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