Another Farewell Poem by John A'Hern

Another Farewell



Ramblings after visit to those I know
Family time, secrets unfold
Meet the last in the Family line
Brother's and Sister's all farewelled
Gone into the unknown
Age has slowed body movements
Thinking process slower but wiser
Comments after digesting questions
Oh so sharp with answers
Eyes are not their sparkling selves
They still see as once before
A smile, when recognition happens
Hands still soft and warm when held
Hold them, feel peace and solitude
A squeeze to let one know of love
Conversations of time gone by
Questions answered without any doubt
Sadness fills the air if allowed
Thoughts of will we see each other again?
Kiss the cheek, kiss the lips, kiss their hands
They understand your feelings
A wave, a goodbye that struggles to flow
Always think about tomorrow's
Otherwise, into the pit of sorrows.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: goodbye,meeting,vision
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
The main reason for a visit to the land of my birth, was to spend valuable time with my Wife's Mother, she is close to her 97th year. Holding conversations with her was a joy. Answering questions on Family, who was who and their backgrounds, without any effort. Several skeletons came tumbling out of their hiding places, some funny, some not so.
Hopefully, my attempt at a poem flows enough to make sense.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kumarmani Mahakul 11 October 2017

Ramblings, after visit to those you know at last you meet with family. Sadness fills the air if allowed in separation due to agony. A wave, a goodbye that struggles to flow moistens tomorrow's path. Amazing experience of farewell is drawn in this brilliant poem...10

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John Ahern 12 October 2017

Kumarmani Mahakul, thank you for your kind words. It is always good to know how others view poetry. Your comment itself shows that you have indeed seen the real meaning of what I called ramblings about a farewell of a person one may never see again. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on this poem.

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