I Found Myself Thinking of You

I Found Myself Thinking of You

 

I once found myself

Thinking of you

While my father lay dying in another room

 

The more

I dwell on such things

I realise that more than just a fragment of me

Died there too

.

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Loss is difficult to deal with. I have found the death and dying of a loved one often brings the others, dearly loved and departed back. It's the way the spirit world works. And every loss you suffer, a part of you goes with them. Well worth another visit Neville two years down the line.

Chris

[Neville]

Time flies quicker than the ache it tries to shake off .. Bless ya for popping back Chris :)

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

The ache remains, but gets softer. Time is not as kind. It speeds by:)

[Fay Slimm]

Yes dear friend with such loss we do find a piece of our heart becomes torn off leaving a scar which never can heal........... thinking of you from this neck of the woods for that very sad experience...........x

[Neville]

... I thank you Fay and true ...

[Lyn Anderson]

One loss brings close another. Much said in few words here.

[Neville]

Thank you Lyn.... Neville

[barleygirl]

Each loss seems to toughen up that wall we build around ourselves for protection . . . becuz sometimes we reach critical mass & a series of losses might tip us into a swirling grief that threatens to wipe away one's own well-being for a bit. Your poem shows this vicious cycle of grief in a poignant way (((NUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

How darn true...many sweet thank you's Margie.. NUG's on their way.... Neville

[Great Aunt Astri]

This poem came with quite a punch, but it is one we all need to heed. Death is a most common thing in this world, yet one we find so hard to take. When someone dies, not only does that person go, but also all that we associate with him/her. That 'fragment' that dies is hard to replace, but, perhaps, we feel alittle stronger, and more able to cope? Thank you for sharing this with us.

[Neville]

Thank you considering these words my friend tis very much appreciated....... Neville

[Chris Shaw]

This touches a chord Neville. Plucks at the heart strings well and truly. Each time one of my close loved ones has died (and there have been 6, apart from friends) I feel as though they have taken part of me with them. I understand what you are saying here. As your Father was dying, it evoked memories of another, you loved. Goodbyes always so difficult, but thankfully they live on in our memories. Very touching lines you have written here. Felt a tear coming

Chris

[Neville]

Bless you Chris and bang on the button dear friend.... N

[Lydia Shutter]

When someone you love dies, a part of you goes with that person. It's a part that can never be without that person. You say you thought of someone as your father passed....perhaps a love that died and was never to be again? Not sure, but the emotions are strong here. Lydi**

[Neville]

You are not only an inspiration my friend but you are also very, very close to hitting the bulls-eye.. bless you Lydi**.... Neville x

[Najam Us Saher]

Heart touching. This hit so hard. I truly liked it.

[Neville]

Many thanks indeed, I almost never posted this

[Najam Us Saher]

Glad that you did. You're welcome.