You Are Here

...a father speaks to his son

You Are Here

 

 

I am convinced

with unfaltering affirmation,

you are here

that some part of you

is still alive

and breathing,  quietly

that you come to me

in a cathedral of silence,

obliterating all  I perceive

[ that you sleep in an everlasting peace… ]

when I know,

when I know,

you are here...

 

you are  here.

 

 

- for Terry-

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[~]

Ohh... this breaks my heart sweet Kelly.. An angelic poem for such a sad event. A wave of sadness just washed over me..
love to you!!!!!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are an angel, thank you!

[dan]

Kelly, Am I interpreting this correctly, that 'Terry' was but a child? All deaths of loved ones are tragic but for most of us we find the passing of a child the most painful with which to cope. Such a tender 'conversation' with the child, your write is achingly beautiful, serene and filled with whispered love. The music certainly fits, it too is lovely. I'm saving this in my library favorites. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

Terry is the name of the father who speaks to his son...this was my interpretation of his son's death, and of Terry's grief since then. Perhaps we can all see someone in these words! Thank you most kindly, Dan!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

a beautifully balanced and flowing sad poem Kelly . Losing someone is sad but to lose a child.........................

[Kelly Scheppers]

I know...so true, John. Thank you so much!

[Terry Collett]

Thank you, Kelly. This so meaningful and moving to read. It affirms my own feelings so close and with a depth of words that I am choked and yet fulfilled by the message.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I had the poem written before I found the graphic...but once I saw it, I knew it was the perfect element for the poem, for a father speaking to his son. I was honored to write it and present it to you, for Ole!

[Terry Collett]

Bless you, Kelly, from Ole & me. x

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i have this feeling quite often about a few people who were very close to me, who are gone way too soon...

they will never be gone for me...that memory holds them tight.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...like they were taken too soon, and wish not to leave us, just yet! Thank you, Jacob. I was told by someone as a child, that you are only "gone" when you are forgotten.

[Dara]

This is just so beautiful Kelly! I am sure your friend will find comfort in your words. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. And yes, I too believe that somehow they stay with us, nestled in the chambers of our heart.

[Dara]

PS the video is perfect and really complements your prose. Eva Cassidy, so talented and gone way too soon!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Another poet told me all about her and suggested I listen to her voice. I was overcome by the tone that resonated, that I went out and bought the CD. I don't usually post a song with my work, but this one was special. Thank you so much, Dara!

[alf]

Hi Kelly. This gave me goosebumps!!! What an enthralling read!!! I so loved the simplicity, the depth of emotion you have portrayed, and the veracity of your emotion!!!! Your words must surely penetrate the layers of life and death and reach Terry!! Absolutely love 'the cathedral of silence', the image in my mind encompasses speaks such volumes of thought!! A very deep and emotional poem that really got to me, alf

[Kelly Scheppers]

It wasn't until I pasted the poem to the WC format that I added "a cathedral of silence"...I simply had "silence". You are ever so kind to leave such a touching and palpable message...thank you!

[alf]

Well, it certainly belongs there and adds so much depth to the line!!! You have, of course, raised the bar with this write and I look forward to more of these . . . alf

[Alfred Kukitz]

And so the Angels would look upon a bond of father & son, there tears of joy streaking across vast atmospheres, beholding to the same bond that binds them, again and again, without end.

Love,
Al

[Kelly Scheppers]

That's quite an analogy, coming from a man who has no children! You did it again, Alfred..thank you! x

[Alfred Kukitz]

At this point Kelly I'm beyond the evaluation of your writing, it's all miraculous, I just want you to know how it effects me.