Hadn't we

However strong -  our intentions to remember

only happy time is vital because - well - because that 

is what they would have wanted.. 

Those often-mentioned - recalled and more than

heart-close darlings, are sweet shadows at our table -

perfumed in their glorious past.. 

Thin-ness on cushions, backs against more,

napkins close; hand-bags on floor; lived-in lined faces

full smiling,  are life-young again.. 

December hides moments, days and dates 

soaked in the crystal of tears fallen, eyes closed and - 

sighs too many..

Moments when silence said too much, when smiles 

wept,  when walls met and pride admitted our

middle name was Foolish..

The echoes of grace said, palms together, will 

out-sing the robin's flitter-bright carol from gran's 

long ago holly bush..   

The air rings of chatter, noises a'quiver, hands

trembling, tummies rumbling  - will never be

sad as we smile.. we can.. we promised.. 

From them we learned what love really is - not

only for a day nor self but - because sharing it

made forever memories 

 

Photos gazed at, pointing fingers, damp cheeks,

hugs and tissues offered..  smiles and nods, a

Roses chocolate or Pringley crisp helps..

Crackers' silliness will perch paper hats on heads

full to brim with be merry, bright, because -

we had loved each other - more than.. 

Hadn't we?

Reviews

[Lorry]

Well let's pretend that all those thoughts for friends and loved ones are happily all around a table, (yes it is a big buddy table isn't it?) But with the magic of wee Madgie Nation, those loved ones gone can have a seat at it too, a bit like imagining that table is the thoughts of your life and as much a part of your life as when they were all able to be around the same table.
Tears are a part of festivities, but they only remind you how missed those gone are.
Beautifully captured.

[emmajoygreen]

' But with the magic of wee Madgie Nation, those loved ones gone can have a seat at it too, a bit like imagining that table is the thoughts of your life and as much a part of your life as when they were all able to be around the same table.'

There speaks a man ready and able to FEEL.. truly feel. Many thank yous, sir Lorry.

[Lorry]

You be welcome! 😃

[Amy R]

What a well written authentic poem, conveys a sense of resilience in honoring those memories and finding joy despite the sadness of loss.
Your word choice was quite good, it was warm and tender even after acknowledging lost.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful poem, very raw and personal. It's hard when we loss our loved ones, keep good, they're in your heart even years later..
-Amy. hugs

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... I miss our Loved ones more each day... and Pray that Hope Eternal will have a Place for my Heart and Soul. Amen... Pat

[emmajoygreen]

Believe me, darling lady, Hope Eternal has been, always is and always will be - your heart and precious soul. My love to you and your darling.

[Patricia Wedel]

Lovely to hear from you Emma Joy.. Roger and I are surviving together.. so far so Good. I recently wrote two Poems and I hope you can review them if not yet. Hop your Weather will be Calm as can be. Hugs, Pat

[emmajoygreen]

Will be reviewing more this week - life has been somewhat erratic, dear (( you.))

[Patricia Wedel]

You will be in our Prayers dear Em.. tenderly, Pat

[Ken Simm.]

Remembering past festive seasons with loved ones now gone. This is very moving and beautifully written.

[emmajoygreen]

Many thanks, dear friend, you know and understand
only too well, sadly.

[Dave W.]

This was beautiful but what was the inspiration?

[emmajoygreen]

The death of parents and three siblings, Dave. We were seven children who had great parents. Whatever happened, we tried to remember our happy, wonderful times together. Not always 100% but as near as could and can. Many thanks for asking and your review.

[Dave W.]

I now know understand why your writing is so good, so much beauty born of so much pain, I lost my father in 2021, I hate death, it is so cruel. I read this at work and its a bad place to start tearing up, thank you for every thing you share.

[Dave W.]

So freaking good, so freaking sad.

[emmajoygreen]

it's a raw subject. Not good to mention publicly. And I'm truly sad and sorry for your sadness.. truly am.

[Dave W.]

Well it inspired me, some times the pain is something thats is real thats connects, it's weird but it's good to feel something I thought I had forgotten.

[emmajoygreen]

Hard though it is to feel something that's been set aside, it's meant to be found again. Real feelings, real love never dies..

[Dave W.]

Its good to remember the feeling but not live there

[emmajoygreen]

How kindly wise, yes.