Gone, Perhaps Forever

Someone very near and very dear
  leaves, perhaps forever, no offense
but he has his own right to life, it
  just happens to be thousands of
    miles away...

and so I go about my daily grind
  grim-faced, gusto-less, ghostlike going
through the motions, until I feel
  his message shoot through my veins

pricking my conscience and bringing
  out the sunshine in my heart of hearts

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 2/9/2021 4:45:00 AM
"until I feel his message shoot through my veins ". This has happened with me. Great write. We should live such that when we go away, our thoughts inspire those left behind
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/10/2021 5:05:00 PM
Rama, every time I read one of your comments, I am reinvigorated. I really appreciate your nice words, and how you tell me what you like about the poems or an experience that relates to them. Thank you so much. Best always, Gershon
Date: 2/8/2021 5:06:00 PM
It’s sad when a near and dear one moves away, but gone forever, never, they’re right there in your heart and mind for always and ever... Belle
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/8/2021 8:35:00 PM
I'll take one dose of physical proximity over 99 doses of 'heart and mind,' anyway. Thanks for the thought and the concern, though, Belle. Happy Days, Gershon
Date: 2/8/2021 3:25:00 AM
It is tough to let them grow up, but we have done our jobs as parents when they become independent and self reliant, so congratulations Dad!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/8/2021 8:34:00 PM
You are right, but does he have to be 7,000 miles away?! Couldn't it just be 2,000?! lol. What can I do? You are right, but it doesn't make me feel much better... Thanks, Caren. :) gw
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