Give me to the summer breeze

One final walk together An oldie updated 28/02/20

It's time my love you lived again
removed the widow's black,
leave sorrow for all yesterday's
invite happiness "come back"

So don a dress of pastel hues
paint a smile upon your face,
walk me for a last time dear
to my final resting place.

Take me to the highest hill
give me to the summer breeze,
to gently fall on lush green grass
'neath the shade of aged trees.

Then take your leave, live again
let another share your heart,
as I will love for eternity,
we will never truly part.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This, I presume, is one of your poems that you spent more time crafting & it shows. Very nice job of taking this peaceful final walk in one's heart. Being almost 60, many of my friends are widows of some years. I have to say, people do not get over longtime partners at this point in their lives. It's the best they can do to manage their grief for the rest of their lives. I prefer the trajectory in your poem, but it doesn't happen most of the time. Thanks for giving us something to shoot for. I especially love the title, a beautiful way to say "let go."

[Gee]

Mmmm,poetic license(incorrectly spelled ?)used and abused.Having been married 24 years myself I very much doubt I could move on,in fact I know I couldn't.I plan to get some religious types to have a word with the big fella upstairs and get him to take me first !!!! Thank you

[barleygirl]

*smile* (((HUGS)))

[Eliot Knight]

Made me think of an old couple for some reason, where the husband has passed away and he left these words behind to comfort his widow. It was nice and sad at the same time.

[Gee]

Yep,written from the dead fellas side.Thanks for reviewing

[Jimmy Yetts]

An elegant, mature and quite touching depiction.
The uniquely lovely perspective is gratifying.
Exceptional work!

[Gee]

Thank you Jimmy

[alifeacoustic]

Beatifully captured Sir. Too often, those goneleft behind feel guilt at any joy they find, even in knowing thats what those gone would have wanted.

[Gee]

Thank you...

[daninstockholm]

How you capture emotions and life, with a seeming ease. Your writing has a wonderful flow that belies the craft behind it. I enjoy reading your work very much. and am happy to pass it along to whomever in the hopes that they enjoy it equally.

[Gee]

Cheers Dan,your comments are much appreciated and leave me a wee bit gobsmacked if I'm honest.Thanks

[daninstockholm]

You're welcome!!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I must admit, your title was the only invitation I needed to read this. I was deeply touched by the eloquence of each verse, then sadly reminisced, as I found certain lines applying themselves to my own life...and loss.

[Gee]

Thank you for your kind words Kelly

[Alfred Kukitz]

A delicate sweetness bringing a very high note to poetic form. Touching and moving! Bravo!

Regards,
Al

[Gee]

Thanks Al for reading and reviewing,it is appreciated.

[Connie]

I really enjoyed this, it is so beautiful!

[Gee]

Very kind,thanks

[Eric Cox]

A grand read. Nice pen upon this.

[Gee]

Thanks,appreciate your time

[terry smith]

Beautiful!!To let go but never forget..for to not let go would be a sad regret..

[Gee]

Cheers Terry