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SarBear
Member

since 2003-06-05

Posts 205
Massachusetts

0 posted 2007-05-15 06:53 PM

I'm thinking about you now,
as I prepare to wear my cap and gown.
This is something I didn't think you would miss,
now, the reality hits.
I remember leaving you in that cold and sterile room at night,
and when the rain would fall,
you would ask me to leave the window open,
you loved the sound.
That's something I'll never forget,
and every time I see the clouds darken,
I listen for you.
The rain is falling now,
and I can't believe all the time that has gone by since you past.
Here I am,
all grown up,
with memories of you and my childhood stuck in my head.
I remember everything about you,
the pain you felt before you died,
and the tired look that you couldn't hide.
I've got all of your things,
and your picture has a permanent place in my room,
but it's not the same.
And as I continue to get older,
I wish I could see you one more time,
though that would never be enough.
I wonder if you would be proud of who I have become,
or shake your head at some of the things I've done.
But until I see you again,
I'll open the windows and listen for the rain,
It's a beautiful sound that brings back your beautiful memory.
And I'll clutch my diploma tight,
and stare up at the sky,
I hope you have a front row seat.

Drauntz
Member Elite

since 2007-03-16

Posts 2905
Los Angeles California

1 posted 2007-05-15 07:02 PM

very beautiful poem. beautiful and sad... made me want to cry.

enjoyed your wonderful poem. very touching.

[This message has been edited by Drauntz (05-15-2007 11:26 PM).]

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

2 posted 2007-05-15 09:44 PM

"And as I continue to get older,
I wish I could see you one more time,
though that would never be enough.
I wonder if you would be proud of who I have become,
or shake your head at some of the things I've done.
But until I see you again,
I'll open the windows and listen for the rain,
It's a beautiful sound that brings back your beautiful memory."

Deeply felt.
JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

ladylisa
Member

since 2007-04-29

Posts 342
Florida USA

3 posted 2007-05-17 02:42 PM

Your poem has a special place for me, as I miss my mother every day and wish that I could see her one more time as well. This is a beautiful poem. Felt it to my bones.

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