Memorial Poem by cahen thrips
Memorial
today I framed two of your pictures
startled owl and lugubrious hare
displayed them on shelves in the living room
where previously walls were bare
the shelves are not perfectly level
though I measured with casual skill
perhaps I held my rule at an angle
or maybe I'll blame the drill
you couldn't be here to help me
your meticulous eye I lack
and I can't bring myself to face the fact
that you'll never be coming back
yet I feel your forbearance behind me
reassuring me "that'll do"
as I open another bottle of wine
to raise a glass to you
I sadly recall those heart-felt times
when all we had we'd share
still I'm left with a sense of gratitude
for a startled owl and lugubrious hare.
January 2023
2) the very profoundly sad statement " I can't bring myself to face the fact that you'll never be coming back " tells us all
Love, separation, loss…. The state of mind of the poet is accentuated by the two images: the pics of the owl and hare. The lugubriousness of the hare and startle of owl represent the emotions the poet tries (and succeeds) to convey…
Such a beautiful write. Love is expressed in a very unique way. Nice share. Thanks.
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I would like to translate this poem
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Lovely write. Thanks for sharing x