For My Sister, Rose

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I turn back pages of memories, I see the faces of mom and thee, She plays the uke and its melodies, Both sing along, harmoniously, Shakespeare knew of thee, called out your name, Verbatim in detail, all the same, 'Twas not planned, 'tis mom who laid its claim, Gave you your name, that William gave fame, Time and again, you fought the battle, The doctors, nurses, endless prattle, Years decisions of how to grapple, Of holding on life's dire struggle, Pain, suffering, and surgical scars, Birthday's, anniversary's, postcards, Sent with my love, and deepest regards, Hoped for the best, in prayerful words, Your giant husband, a gentle man, Stayed by your side whenever he can, Took sister's girl, as part of your clan, Nay aunt but mom, simply much more than, I heard your loss in final stages, Hurt am I, though in Heaven's graces, Sad, yet, you are in better places, Now you and mom share angel's faces.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/4/2024 7:17:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this beautiful yet sad write. So Sorry... Glad Silent One did this. Have a beautiful day writing away........................

Hilo Poet
Date: 1/4/2024 7:25:00 AM

Thank you, Paula, most sweet of you to say, much appreciated, my friend. Aloha, William

Silent One

Date: 1/3/2024 11:47:00 AM

This wasn't really a contest, but an opportunity to showcase an Na poem.. sweet poem about your sister rose... Surprised it wasn't placed..

Hilo Poet
Date: 1/3/2024 1:21:00 PM

Thank you, Silent One. Of the ten, one was debatable, the rest passed Brian's standards of acceptance, based on one understandably swayed. Also, I appreciate the enlightenment for the delicate nature of detail, and of equal measure, your endearment concerning my sister, all the best my friend. Aloha, William

Debbie Walker

Date: 5/12/2019 4:50:00 PM

This is so beautifully written. You can see the passion, the sorrow and the love in every one of your words. Just beautiful

Hilo Poet
Date: 5/12/2019 4:58:00 PM

That was so sweet of you to say Debbie, thank you! Aloha wk