Georgia Kereopa Poet Free verse

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The title is based on a statement by my mother, "were to go", were to go beyond, spiritually, she believed in god and afterl life. Mum liked the title of the poem

Poem was written about my mum, her life as a young woman, meeting my dad, their favourite song "Georgia" by Ray Charles.  Mum passed about a month later.  Her sister Rose had passed 2 months before and sadly my younger sister (brain aneurysm) 3 weeks after mum.

I Live, I Die, I Know Were To Go

I LIVE, I DIE,  I KNOW WERE TO GO    

Tendrils, memories cascade a stormy mind
Now where did I leave my pride
Forgotten now, a pearly shell on a distant shore
My death will be fierce, I am not afraid to die
But pain, well I’m drowning in it
And I can barely tolerate saying hello
To my dear friends, my loving family
Just tell them to go away and take the pain with them
I’m floating now, opiate clouds waft across an indigo sky
Listen to the echoes, a song from long ago, “Georgia on My Mind”
My heart flutters, I am 17, I meet my first love
Exhilaration, freedom, I can be anyone, anything!
The pages of time, turn swiftly now, feelings fall away like confetti
I am angry, I am happy, I am sorry, I am sad
I am more and sometimes I am less
Through it all I am me, I will not let cancer take me away from me
For I have you dear lord and I know there is more
Dear Lord, send my sisters Rose and Bella to get me
Tell them to bring Goldie, my dear dog, I am ready
Just got to sort everyone else out before I go


Written on 04/11/2018

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Jon Gutmacher May 20, 2020 at 8:06 PM I've read a few of your works. Very much enjoy your style and richness of the words. Great job on all of them. Georgia Kereopa May 21, 2020 at 6:11 AM Thanks jon for your visit and I appreciate you taking the time to message me.

David Smith April 24, 2020 at 7:44 PM Poetry out of Australia is one of few things equal to what we can produce in NZ. except perhaps politicians which is best not talked up. Impressive piece well set out. Will follow your progress through the soup. Best regards David in NZ Georgia Kereopa May 15, 2020 at 5:45 AM Hi David I was born in Taupo and grew up on the Marae in Rotorua. Migrated to Oz to Bondi Beach. Lol. At 16yo mum would sneak out of nurses quarters to see her boyfriend (dad) at Tamatekapua where they held local dance. Belated response coz been offline. I work ED. regards

Kurt Ravidas July 8, 2019 at 9:01 AM The first spoonful of poetrysoup is the most delicious, despite the fact it tastes bitter. A 3 month old souper is glad you're with us, Georgia. Pls, accept my belated congratulations)

Susan Ashley July 5, 2019 at 2:56 PM Georgia, the intimacy of your poetic expression captured my heart and the delicate intensity of your emotions moved me to my soul. A potent and poignant poem of haunting beauty. Please accept my belated welcome to Poetry Soup. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Susan Ashley July 5, 2019 at 9:58 PM Oh, I am so sorry for your loss, Georgia. Your heart shines in this beautiful poem and love will gently light the path of your healing journey.. my thoughts are with you, my friend.. ~ Susan Georgia Kereopa July 5, 2019 at 8:42 PM Susan, I was blessed to be able to share with my mum before she passed, which has helped with my grief, loss and healing journey.

Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 7:20 PM Wow. A most poignant poem, Georgia. Congrats on your well deserved win. Georgia Kereopa July 5, 2019 at 8:43 PM Thank you for making space for me in this beautiful poetry community.

Jeanne Mcgee June 20, 2019 at 2:49 PM The pages of time, turn swiftly now...love this. So apt for how you feel after surviving cancer but not knowing how long you may have. It hit home for me. Wonderfully said on so many levels for so many people. Best of luck always. Jeanne

Vijay Pandit June 11, 2019 at 8:32 AM Very intense..real life..touching..excellent poem, Georgia. Read your blog..you wrote it so well!

Line Gauthier June 10, 2019 at 4:09 PM Very powerful poem, Georgia. Welcome to PoetrySoup.

Robert Lindley June 9, 2019 at 9:07 AM A beautifully sad and powerful poem. Welcome to the Soup. I hope you gift us with more of your fine poetry.. I was 15 when my father passed away from cancer and know welll the sorrow and pain of which you speak, both for the one dying, and also from the ones that love and live on in life. A fav...

Mark Toney June 9, 2019 at 8:20 AM Georgia, a very poignant tribute to the memory of your mother. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. We welcome you to PoetrySoup! ~Mark

Caren Krutsinger June 9, 2019 at 2:39 AM Oh, wow! Cancer at 17. I do hope you are in remission "Through it all I am me, I will not let cancer take me away from me" Inspirational, and sound advice as state of mind aids in healing every disease.

Faraz Ajmal June 8, 2019 at 9:15 AM You have written a poem which is powerful enough to touch the hearts of other people, absolutely wonderful and a pleasure to read, I really hope that this is a fictional poem for it will be really sad to know that you have a cancer. I wish you a very warm welcome on poetrysoup and I hope to see more of your poems in the future, good luck and have a really nice day