I Am Still Here!

I am the sunlight on your face

the wind in your hair,

 the waves at your feet

as you walk along the shore.

 

I embrace you each night

before you go to sleep

in your dreams that you dream

forever, my Sweet.

 

 I will be with you always,

the love is still there

just look in your heart

and I will appear.

Author's Note

Reflecting on the lingering presence of a loved one after they are gone. I had posted it earlier using a different title but decided to make a few changes.

Reviews

[Tom]

Beautifully penned Dara, reminds me a lot of Elizabeth's Fraye's equally touching, heart-rendering poem ' Do not stand at my grave and weep' ....

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

[Dara]

My cup runeth over. Your warm review and comparison to Elizabeth Fraye touched me deeply. Her poem is just so tender and beautiful. Thank you so much for visiting and your words!

[Swirlharmony]

Beautiful poem, touching,

[Dara]

Thank you very much. It came from a very deep place, emotionally. That is what I love about poetry.

[Swirlharmony]

I appreciate you writing back. I love that about poetry as well.

[Robert]

Very nicely written Dara, oh what a heart telling piece you have written straight from the heart. It has a different perspective from the one that has departed.

[Dara]

Thank you so much Robert. It is nice to think that something of them lingers for awhile anyway after they leave us. I am so pleased that you picked up on the different perspective. Great to see you here as always!

[Misery]

Yes, unknown to our flesh and blood, but our souls suspect and our dreams reveal that they are still with us.
Another lovely tribute to one much loved, dear poet.

[Dara]

Thank you for this beautiful review and your continued support as I drift through this somewhat difficult period. Your words never fail to warm my heart dear Misery.

[Misery]

You are always welcome, dear poet.