1989/11/14-2001/11/15(Death) Poem by Kholofelo Malemela

Eleven years ago on this day my world was overwhelmed by shatter
The news of your passing had reached my ears
Although was I only but nine, my soul was shook and a piece of it derailed

How could you have left me
No warning and no signs
In my knowledge, I was to grow old with you and face this world head on knowing you'd always be there to guide me and show me the way
My little heart was shattered and its pieces are lost still
All comfort and hope was gone
My world crumbled the reality I was faced with was all a blur because of the tears in my eyes

I could not understand why and still don't
How you could leave me to fend in this cruel dark world
I cry myself to sleep at night because I still cannot shake the feeling
Your passing hit so hard to the ground I made my refuge

The wounds are fresh and are renewed and re-lived each time thoughts of you occupy my mind
I talk to you (myself) and hope you listening although I know it might be seen as crazy, but my heart regains its smile right after

Somewhere in my heart I'm convinced you are in a better place
I may not fully understand, but I know and believe the almighty God is with you and He takes care of me too
As your lovely soul is rested in peace,
I only pray I'm shed light to understand and one day see your face again
My love with you it shall stay and the memories in my heart embedded
Your life was a heavenly gift from God
Your short stay blessed every fiber in my bones
Gone too soon
#RIP dear sister
Gone but not Forgotten