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A Final Kiss

I lived my life inside my head Closed off from every season When death came calling my brother home My world suddenly had no reason I had chased fortune and prestige Always filling up my coffers Now devoid of any emotion I had nothing I could offer And when we buried him that day I thought only of myself Whispered, “I love you, I should have always said” Then gave him a final kiss

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J. R. Corbin

Date: 9/15/2014 1:15:00 PM

Oh my, Christine. Heartwrenching. Sometimes it's so hard for us to see the important things in life, until it's too late. Jim

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/13/2014 11:30:00 PM

This is a very heart breaking story Christine. I'm sure he knows and heard you tell him. Your poem you have written beautifully.

Christine Costello
Date: 9/14/2014 9:23:00 AM

Thank you for your comments Brenda- I am now sure he knows how much I love him-it took time for me to come to that understanding.

Tim Smith

Date: 9/13/2014 8:11:00 PM

Many families don't say the words but the feelings are there.......hugs Tim

Christine Costello
Date: 9/14/2014 9:25:00 AM

Thanks Tim- This was several years ago and now I am comforted in the belief that he knows how much I love him- I just couldn't see that at the time of his death.