Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

I'Ve Never Seen So Many

In loving memory of my dear son 
he died less than a year ago
Suddenly in the blink of an eye
he went too soon aged 49 
My boy he was my only child
a gentle giant of six foot three
and truly loved by all and yet
his self-esteem so often low
I'm sure he would have thought
upon that day when laid to rest
no one would come 
why ever would they
but come they did 
from far and wide 
they came for him 
with their goodbyes 
I’ve never seen so many...

I miss his daily phone calls 
to tell me that he loved me
and saying how he spent his day
in his own inimitable way
I miss his great big bear hugs 
just like a cashmere shawl 

But now he’s gone 
I’m all alone 
with no one here at all…

Written 28th June 2020

Contest In Loving Memory 
Sponsor Regina Riddle
5th Place

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Caren Krutsinger July 10, 2020 at 4:44 PM This is so heartfelt and beautifully done. I am sad that you have experienced this, my friend. My imagination cannot comprehend this but I am out of the right words, and at least I know that. Ann Gilmour July 10, 2020 at 5:06 PM Bless you dear Caren and thank you for your comments . You are a good friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Aditi Mishra July 7, 2020 at 10:33 AM I have tears in my eyes after reading this tribute of yours Ann! My blessings for you. This is really heart wrenching with memories that will always be close to your heart. Ann Gilmour July 7, 2020 at 1:52 PM Thank you so much Aditi for your your kindness and understanding. It was so unexpected and a terrible shock when my son died. Thank you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier July 5, 2020 at 6:53 PM Dear Ann, what a heartwrenching tribute of love, pride and pain. Beautiful and most worthy of a top win. Ann Gilmour July 7, 2020 at 1:49 PM Bless you dear Line and thank you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Regina Mcintosh July 5, 2020 at 3:32 PM Such a lovely tribute to your son. God bless you with every beautiful word. Thank you for entering and congrats Ann Gilmour July 7, 2020 at 1:48 PM Many thanks dear Gina, for your kindly comments and for my placement in your contest. I find it somehow cathartic to write about my son as it seems to release my pain. Thank you for sponsoring and judging the contests. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eric Boddie June 28, 2020 at 4:50 PM my heart goes out to you....i can almost imagine what you go through....for me it was my sister, not quite the same....but my 74 year old mother truly feels your pain....but if you just Look To Christ, He Will Make you Strong....He cant make mistakes, He Is Never Wrong....so sorry for your loss my sister.... Ann Gilmour June 29, 2020 at 1:09 AM Thank you so much Eric for your beautiful words of comfort my friend, how nice to meet you and I send my love to you and your dear mother, thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison June 28, 2020 at 1:37 PM what a touching tribute to your beloved son Ann:-) hugs jan xx Ann Gilmour June 29, 2020 at 1:07 AM Bless you dear Jan ~ thank you... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham June 28, 2020 at 1:12 PM A beautiful tribute to your son Ann, and he'll live on in your heart and memories. Tom Ann Gilmour June 29, 2020 at 1:06 AM Thank you Tom for your words of comfort and continued support. I always appreciate your comments ~ thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx