»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #48
»
Another One Is Gone
| Open Poetry #48 |
|
Another One Is Gone |
|
|
jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
|
Another One Is Gone More and more I find myself relating to my father; my wife's father; because I remember both saying, " every time I look up . . . - Another one is gone . . ." In the heart beats of the days that make up the last few years . . . I've lost too many, and now, I've lost another - relative, friend, lover . . . soul, with which I've measured my life. And my heart beats slowly, my breath comes shallow, and I touch the place on my chest where the ache is more than the loss of a relative, a friend, a lover, or a soul, because with every passing . . . I am less than I was before. My heart beats slowly. My breath comes shallow. I touch the place on my chest, where my soul withers in pain; another one . . . is gone. ~ ~ ~ © wesley james beard, jr. april 12, 2012 A friend of mine, Sammy Charles Ricks, was buried today. [This message has been edited by jwesley (04-12-2012 10:58 PM).] |
||
| © Copyright 2012 Wesley James Beard, Jr. - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I hear you, man. I'm sitting here sippin a little red and counting those I graduated with and there are not many of us left. I'm hanging in because I'm too ugly and ornery to kick the buck and give everybody the satisfaction and onerousness to say I've bit the dust and they are still breathing the polluted air. Anyway, I refuse to go out anytime soon. Gotta win Powerball first, don't ja know? ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ **masked profanity removed** [This message has been edited by Balladeer (04-13-2012 06:32 PM).] |
||
|
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
fine writing...no one likes to lose someone they love or care for...James |
||
|
ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
This season, in one's life, with the losses experienced, must be difficult. Your poem inspires me to appreciate those with whom I share my life right now. I am sorry for your loss. Ms. E |
||
|
Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So sorry for your loss. I certainly understand this feeling. Ida |
||
|
Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Jimmy, I am sorry for your loss. You expressed the sadness so well. I agree with your ponderings. Indeed while aging such sad news seems to hit us at an accelerated pace ... Love and peace. Margherita  |
||
|
jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thank you Jerry...I know you know the feeling... j |
||
|
jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
James, that's true, living or dead and this piece can easily be converted to loss love also. j. |
||
|
jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Ida & Margherita , thank you much for your heartfelt replys... appreciate it. j. |
||
|
jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Ms. E... Cultivating and nurturing friendships never becomes more important than when you're young. Not that one has to make everyone they meet their lifelong friend, and not that every friend in later years is a lifelong one - but it seems thefriends I am losing are those of numerous years. And I, being such a "loner", don't have that many in the first place. So each lost is truly a "loss". j. |
||
|
Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
How beautiful friendship is, and the comfort of their tangible kindness and heart is sorely missed. I can't say how bereft it leaves us who are still here any better than you do in this poignant poem. It's good the memories are fond. I am sorry about your friend. Karen |
||
|
Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
jwesley, My condolences on your loss, they were fortunate to have known such a caring individual. Doc |
||
suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
because with every passing . . . I am less than I was before. How very true! I am so sorry for your loss!! |
||
|
Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Oh, I feel this one. It echoes my thoughts sometimes. It seems like my life gets narrower with every passing. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
||
|
JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"because with every passing . . . I am less than I was before." Very nice write, my friend. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
