Funeral

Remembering him is like a soft smile, Wistful, wishful, silencing darkness Erasing the sound of the color black, Delicious, the essence always giving Light, joy, wonder – soul soothing Inspirations, grace that lifts shadows, Shimmering in the stardust promises Antiquity, kindness – the mystery of knowing I’ve survived the heartbreak, the defeat Death that taught me there is more grief in the heartless hues of despair that comes with the night falling like trouble, through the promise of a forever, a longing who never frees me from its echo, resonating the silhouette of a life, a love who gave into the addiction that took him – even though he was young, like the first smile sunshine glimpsing the moon’s goodbye Remembering him is like a delicate kiss, Coloring the heart in sensations of gentleness, Peaceful and promising – smooth as the wind Alive like the story of a life without end, The uninvited guest – harsh like his death – Tells me the moment has come to listen, to hear The endless story of an alcoholic’s last craving, The last will and testament, alcohol’s compulsion Washing away all the hope and faith with tears Dewdrops embracing the roses with her soul Never fall prey to the liquid who beckons To the hurting, the fallen, the lost, Those who know music can be felt and touched By a heart who listens to the smile, awaits Courageously inviting the lightening, - Shimmering, flashing – Stirring songs, abundant melodies, Listening to the pieces of a life, a loss He was kindness, trembling with hope He lost moments – time repented Knowing that he was lost to the future His soul bleeding worry and confusion, Doubt that seemed like more an illusion Than the silent moans, quietly lamenting In shadows, fears – plentiful, lavish even Panicky and dreading the time when death Would obscure the sun, knowing It had finally won He was gentle, kind – a slice of light But he is gone and we still linger on, living Giving back to the world, despite The yearning to look into his eyes, soft Whispers who remember to shine with a smile Meant to pierce the doubts that cloud a life, Erasing destinies and questions, Reflecting the peace that comes to those Who love like he did, without any prerequisites With a love that is alive forevermore Love that sends hope to the darkest thought, Praying for the wonders who travel, still Through the melancholic world he left us with I miss him – but guess it is the missing That reminds me of his tenderness, His ability to glimmer through the thoughts Like the stars - sparkling in the dark Writing Challenge -F Words Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France 4. funeral February 16, 2023