Mish has us dancing our way to Poetry [and Poetics] in the Pub this fine day!
I lost a dear friend, a former co-worker, world-wide travel buddy, dance partner, confidant. On January 9th. Gordon passed in his sleep in a place he loved, Sri Lanka, while visiting a family he had known since living with them as an exchange student his senior year of high school.
This one's for you Gordon.
i dance the dance eternal
i dance to dull the pain
nothing else makes sense
this loss i feel to the
depth of my being
we've a ballroom of memories
we left footprints on the floor of time
dances of joy mixed with dances of tears
i cherish our dance
the many thousands of steps we took
together, forever, my friend
That is a legacy, may he be in a place where he can dance at his hearts delight.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss, Helen. This one was hard to read as I feel your still fresh pain, but the "dancing" memories will survive, those "footprints on the floor of time." A beautiful tribute of poetry and photos to a dearly loved friend. May you be comforted in knowing he was at the end in a place and with a family he loved. ❤️
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ReplyDeleteHelen, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope this write offered some release. It is extremely touching. I especially love the thought of a "ballroom of memories". Beautiful. He seemed like a man full of life and adventure. I think of of the song "I hope you dance". I think he definitely did! Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
ReplyDeleteIt really hurts when we lose someone we shared so much time with.
Those fond memories will last until you dance again on cloud nine!
Hugs,
Mariette
Lovely pictures of you with your friend. "A ballroom of memories" can't get any better than that. I love dancing but never seem to have an opportunity anymore. Ain't that pathetic?
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful heartfelt tribute to your dear friend Helen. So sorry for your loss. I love this line expressing how you felt...
ReplyDeletewe've a ballroom of memories
footprints on the floor of time
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories provide comfort.
ReplyDeleteHelen, I am so sorry for your loss. What beautiful memories you have of the time spent together! May they bring solace.
ReplyDeleteI love your heartfelt tribute.
'a ballroom of memories' Lovely!
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ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute to Gordon, Helen, sad to lose him and happy to have known and danced with him. I love the phrases ‘ballroom of memories’ and ‘footprints on the floor of time’. My deepest sympathy,
ReplyDelete"We've a ballroom of memories," is really lovely.
ReplyDelete"A ballroom of memories"--that's a good and true friendship. May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteOh Helen.....first and foremost I am so very sorry for this death of this man.....it is obvious from the photos that he was a light in your life. You've written a beautiful tribute to him here....and to the joy the two of you shared.....and yes, that joy will always be within your heart. Memories become more and more precious as we age with them. I can tell, Gordon was a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteDear Helen,
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry for your loss.
A beauful poem about your great memory and a tribute to your friend.
I love the line "we've a ballroom of memories"!
Mom, I just love this tribute to dear Gordon! I know how much you loved him and he loved you! Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteAw Helen, this is beautiful. I can feel the depth of the love you shared with your friend Gordon. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOops! I didn't mean to be anonymous! It's Carys here :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem and dance - sorry for your loss
ReplyDelete"we've a ballroom of memories
ReplyDeletefootprints on the floor of time"
Beautifully said, Helen. I am sorry you lost such a good friend.
This is a lovely tribute to your friend. I am sure he smiles as you dance on.❤️
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