Even on very bright days such as these
She looks into an abyss and she sees
Old age and death - inevitable,
both, and infinitely sad.
You cannot choose. And so you think:
As long as I'm alive and growing old,
I will see others die, while I remain and grieve.
Survivors have to live with being bereaved.
One more gone and one more gone
And after all these years you miss someone -
What would they have thought of this,
And what would he have said to that?
You dream - a chance of meeting up again?
A dying hope, a deadened wish, a dead end.
13 comments:
Omg, Gowri, what a beautiful, raw, touching, heartbreaking poem. So well written , unedited (metaphorically) straight from the heart!
Such felt lines
An example to aspiring poets on how well simple language can impact.
Gowri - I cannot tell you how deeply your words spoke to me. From your heart to mine.
Gowri you evoked such emotions - tears are welling up my eyes and memories of her aging last years Pierces , hurts , why she left when I came back home after being away for years . Why daughters have to leave home , at this old ripe age , I still question it !!!! Ma is the whole world , whole world is in Ma. Only one wish from God - next life want to be born of her , or not reborn ever.
Gauri,deeply moved by your heart touching poem.Simple,and emotional view .All can relate to these emotions.
I feel your intense grief. It’s such an expression of love and caring. I also see the hope of meeting again. We do meet in varying relationships. The bonds never break and are eternal through lifetimes. Beautifully worded Gowri.
So exquisitely beautiful in the pain it portrays. It put into words the burden of my heart!
Gow your poem moved me, beautifully written, so simple yet so deep. Resonated
Touches a nerve & how.... You do know how to put it across best, Gowri
After 2 years, this touching poem resonates as much. Beautifully penned Gow🌷
What a poem Gowri. Straight from the heart out of reach of the analytical mind. The pain of the loss of a loved one hits you hard. Very very hard. How do you accept the fact that the familiar voice that keeps ringing in your mind will never be heard again, the dear one will never be seen again. It is the ultimate in agony. It is at such times that emotions you never knew lay deep down come out through beautiful, touching words. Yes Gowri they struggle for a release and this is the best tribute love can pay to a loved one. Take care Gowri. Lots of love.
Sai
Kat, thanks for reading it again
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