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Forget-Me-Not Words

When our loved ones depart, they fly away like birds
but we remember them by writing forget-me-not words.
Once, we stood on the banks of the same flowing river,
but life courses changed, now we stand alone and shiver.

How difficult it is knowing we will never see them again.
A cause for tears to fall in our hearts like cold winter rain.
With poetic forget-me-not words we continue to express
the sorrowfully surreal emotions that we cannot suppress.

Although our tomorrows may bring sunshine into our lives,
mention of your name is a flame that lingers and survives.
You'd be glad to know our town is now called Milton Creek
and stories of you are treasured in every word we speak.


January 7, 2023 ~ With fond memories

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Steven Young

Date: 1/20/2023 8:41:00 AM

Lovely, Jenna. I have kind of stayed away. Even for a fringe newcomer, his kind soulful presence was huge. What his loss is like for you who knew him for years, I can only imagine (wow, I didn't mean to reference that song, but in so doing, I feel lighter :) ) I miss him, too. See you on Milton Creek. --Drifter Steve

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/20/2023 12:11:00 PM

Thank you, Steven. You never have to feel the need to stay away, but that was very respectful of you. Feel free to visit the Creek anytime. I like "Drifter Steve." You may find you like it in Milton Creek. ;)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/18/2023 2:39:00 AM

I am glad "You'd be glad to know our town is now called Milton Creek"

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2023 3:58:00 AM

This one broke my heart to write, but it was my gift to Milt.

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/14/2023 3:53:00 AM

"You'd be glad to know our town is now called Milton Creek and stories of you are treasured in every word we speak." Beautiful, I absolutely love the happy ending. Well done my friend!

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2023 3:58:00 AM

Thanks so much, Mark.

Valsa George

Date: 1/10/2023 7:38:00 PM

I can sense much feeling of pain in these heartfelt words.... Jenna. The thought that we will never see those who departed to the other shore of life, leaves us in pain. But the forget me not words keep them alive. In proportion to the amount of love we have for them, they keep living in our hearts. A heartfelt tribute to Milton !

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2023 3:59:00 AM

It was painful to write, even more so because I wasn't able to get into my account to post it sooner. Thanks, Valsa.

Constance La France

Date: 1/9/2023 1:06:00 PM

Jenna, so beautifully penned, I have tears reading your poem, well done, Constance

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2023 3:59:00 AM

Thanks, Constance.

Deb M

Date: 1/9/2023 5:44:00 AM

“Simply beautiful Jenna”….thats all l can say! Debx

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2023 3:59:00 AM

Thank you, Deb.

Charles Messina

Date: 1/8/2023 7:16:00 AM

Wonderful, Jenna! So well put :) Hugs Charlie

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/9/2023 2:58:00 AM

Thanks, Charlie.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/8/2023 4:38:00 AM

This is excellent, Jenna:) glad to see you back and penning:)

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/9/2023 2:58:00 AM

Thank you very much, Jo.

Terry Miller

Date: 1/8/2023 3:20:00 AM

A beautifully touching poem Jenna

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/8/2023 4:01:00 AM

Thank you very much, Terry.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/7/2023 7:28:00 PM

Holding onto, "fond memories." I know this feeling so well, and words will always be. Your friendship with Milton was tender and true. He'll always be with you. His words live on, and we'll never forget him. This is such a lovely tribute. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/8/2023 2:55:00 AM

Thank you for your understanding thoughts, Brandy. I feel blessed to have known him. He was such a gentleman.

Ann Peck

Date: 1/7/2023 3:48:00 PM

Your poem is very lovely, Jenna.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/8/2023 2:54:00 AM

Thank you, Ann.

Arlo Parker

Date: 1/7/2023 3:05:00 PM

There is no forgetting...your friend endures in PS poems so generously crafted...he speaks anon...keep listening as you move thru his pages. Lovely tribute, JL. ;o)

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/8/2023 2:54:00 AM

Thanks, AP. Your words are very comforting.

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/7/2023 1:23:00 PM

Jenna, this is a wonderfully heartfelt tribute. Friendship ensures that his legacy will live on. Magnificently conveyed,

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/8/2023 2:53:00 AM

Thanks so much, Lasaad.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/7/2023 11:55:00 AM

a very touching tribute, jenna! things will not be the same around here without him...

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/8/2023 2:52:00 AM

Thank you, Ilene. So many comments he left for everyone each day, and so many poems posted. He is missed.

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/7/2023 9:36:00 AM

An uplifting verse Jenna, his memory remains through friendship and forget-me-nots, beautifully expressed, cheers David

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/7/2023 10:04:00 AM

Hi David and thank you for finding these lines uplifting. His memory is one we all hold dear, and now I'll write of other things... always looking for his comments, and though they won't appear, I know what he'd say. He didn't miss many.

Paul Bell

Date: 1/7/2023 5:58:00 AM

Great epitaph to a fellow poet.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/7/2023 6:03:00 AM

Thank you very much, Paul.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/7/2023 5:29:00 AM

Beautiful verse Jenna, I'll certainly miss his encouraging and supporting comments on here as will everyone else. He'll never be forgotten we'll make sure of that. Still remember when you told me the sad news of his passing, I just froze trying to make sense of what I was reading. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/7/2023 6:02:00 AM

I'm honored by your words, Tom, and happy to have known him. When I searched for his full name, I think I knew what I'd find, and like you... I stared at his obit with disbelief. I'll make this my last poem of bereaving. He'd not want us to dwell on his passing with sadness.