Our lives crossed paths
At work and at school
You loved the lines,
Spaces and planes.
I never considered us close
Maybe because of our
Competitive spirits;
But your smiles
Displayed by the opening
In your front teeth
Is forever etched in my mind.
No one, in person
Told me you passed
I was just wondering
What may have happened
To you or to find
Your general whereabouts;
So I Googled your name
And found your obituary
on the third line down.
Sorry, I did not get
To say goodbye
Or the chance
To offer some comfort
In your time of dire need;
The best I can do now
Is to wish you God Speed.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I've experienced the same. 'Wonder what happened to this, or that person? ' Then begin a quest to find them. Betimes, it ends sadly, like in this poem. Other times, such quest ends on a much happier note. This poem is the display of human compassion in a beautiful tribute to an acquaintance. Great work. Enjoyed reading.