SHARON

tribute to a rebel

You were a rebel and an advocate for so long

I followed your bravery, step by step

and admired your courage leap by leap

not a thing clogged your ability to pursue

you lived for your creativity

and shared out your result

you collected splendid pieces of art

more importantly you lived art

with your stunning paintings

and quilts

your compositions were exceptional

you partitioned your life

so that we all got equal time

your children, your brothers, your grandchildren

and me

 

To me your battle was long and agonizing

yet not by any means did you grumble

your voice was weak

yet you showed affection in many ways

your smile was still there

and you kept that pugnacity

until you could speak no more

could not bear another breath

death came serenely

 

 

 

Reviews

[DIVYA]

I read this heartfelt tribute with the thought that how important it is to treasure our loved ones while they are here. In the end, just beautiful memories remain. Those virtues, endearing quirks and habits and the precious essence of a lost loved one. I feel both your pain and your love for Sharon, dear Betty and I also feel your gratitude for the blessing of her existence. It makes me think that this is the only true gain of our fleeting existence.
Sending you much love,
❤️

[Betty Hermelee]

I love your compassionate review, it goes straight to the heart!🙏🌺
WarmlyB🌺

[DIVYA]

It's always a joy to read your heartfelt poems, dear Betty! You're most welcome!
💕💞💐💕💞

[Kelly Scheppers]

Our lives are punctuated by those we leave behind. All that Sharon was will continue to live in you, as well as the material things, like her paintings and quilts, but most importantly, her family. Look to the sky and see the sun setting among pillowed clouds in the early evening, and take comfort in knowing, she is home! My deepest sympathy for your loss, Betty!

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Kelly
what a sweet note… i really appreciate it, thank you
Warmly, B🌹🌹🌹🌹

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful thoughts for dear Sharon. You gave life and purpose for your friend. I believe all of us are fighting for the things we believe in. Thank you dear friend for sharing the memory of dear Sharon.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John, still miss her!
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Betty.

[Anushka joshi]

I hope people start understanding each other while they are still there with them.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your kind review
Warmly, B

[Anushka joshi]

'more importantly you lived art
with your stunning paintings
and quilts'
'yet not by any means did you grumble
your voice was weak'
I love poetries that brings contrast.
She is a rebel yet she is kind humble loving which Is often ignored. It is always overlooked and she is portrayed as someone with less of a heart. But in reality the ones who never understood her were the most depressing and heartless.
I don't know what I am writing. This has unfolded a series of thoughts and events of my life. I loved the piece

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you very much
Warmly, B

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

A beautiful poem describing your beloved friend. So sorry for your loss x

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Julie, still miss her🌷
Warmly,B

[Richard M]

Dear Betty
Firstly, my sincere condolences on the loss of a friend. Thank you for sharing memories of Sharon with us. May those memories be your healing my dear friend (((HUGS)))
Take care
Richard

[Betty Hermelee]

Aww..Dear Richard
thank you so much for your heartfelt review🌷🌷Warmly, B

[Lydia Shutter]

Betty, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. May her memory be a blessing to you and all who knew her. Your words are touching. Lydi**

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for your kind words Lydi
very much appreciated!🌷🌷🌷🌷
Warmly, B

[Lorry]

Sounds like someone you greatly admired and respected, with good reason as your words suggest.
A very beautiful tribute.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you my friend for a sweet review, a dear old friend!🌷
warmly, B

[MCS]

Lovely words addressing a life well lived.

[Betty Hermelee]

indeed! and thank you for reading and commenting,
much appreciated🌷Warmly, B