Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

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 January 20, 2023 at 8:41 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 January 20, 2023 at 12:11 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 January 18, 2023 at 2:39 AM I am glad "You'd be glad to know our town is now called Milton Creek" Jenna Logan January 18, 2023 at 3:58 AM This one broke my heart to write, but it was my gift to Milt.

Mark Koplin January 14, 2023 at 3:53 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 January 18, 2023 at 3:58 AM Thanks so much, Mark.

Valsa George January 10, 2023 at 7:38 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 January 18, 2023 at 3:59 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 January 9, 2023 at 1:06 PM Jenna, so beautifully penned, I have tears reading your poem, well done, Constance Jenna Logan January 18, 2023 at 3:59 AM Thanks, Constance.

Deb M January 9, 2023 at 5:44 AM “Simply beautiful Jenna”….thats all l can say! Debx Jenna Logan January 18, 2023 at 3:59 AM Thank you, Deb.

Charles Messina January 8, 2023 at 7:16 AM Wonderful, Jenna! So well put :) Hugs Charlie Jenna Logan January 9, 2023 at 2:58 AM Thanks, Charlie.

Joanna Daniel January 8, 2023 at 4:38 AM This is excellent, Jenna:) glad to see you back and penning:) Jenna Logan January 9, 2023 at 2:58 AM Thank you very much, Jo.

Terry Miller January 8, 2023 at 3:20 AM A beautifully touching poem Jenna Jenna Logan January 8, 2023 at 4:01 AM Thank you very much, Terry.

Brandy Nicole January 7, 2023 at 7:28 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 January 8, 2023 at 2:55 AM Thank you for your understanding thoughts, Brandy. I feel blessed to have known him. He was such a gentleman.

Ann Peck January 7, 2023 at 3:48 PM Your poem is very lovely, Jenna. Jenna Logan January 8, 2023 at 2:54 AM Thank you, Ann.

Arlo Parker January 7, 2023 at 3:05 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 January 8, 2023 at 2:54 AM Thanks, AP. Your words are very comforting.

Sotto Poet January 7, 2023 at 1:23 PM Jenna, this is a wonderfully heartfelt tribute. Friendship ensures that his legacy will live on. Magnificently conveyed, Jenna Logan January 8, 2023 at 2:53 AM Thanks so much, Lasaad.

Ilene Bauer January 7, 2023 at 11:55 AM a very touching tribute, jenna! things will not be the same around here without him... Jenna Logan January 8, 2023 at 2:52 AM Thank you, Ilene. So many comments he left for everyone each day, and so many poems posted. He is missed.

David Kavanagh January 7, 2023 at 9:36 AM An uplifting verse Jenna, his memory remains through friendship and forget-me-nots, beautifully expressed, cheers David Jenna Logan January 7, 2023 at 10:04 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 January 7, 2023 at 5:58 AM Great epitaph to a fellow poet. Jenna Logan January 7, 2023 at 6:03 AM Thank you very much, Paul.

Tom Cunningham January 7, 2023 at 5:29 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 January 7, 2023 at 6:02 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.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 7, 2023 at 5:15 AM - A touching poem, Jenna - Jenna Logan January 7, 2023 at 5:27 AM Thanks, Anne-Lise. He touched many of us with his amiable comments and caring nature.