Silent Reflection

Thinking about,
all the people who’ve gone,
Some who are famous, 
some thought of by none,
Some who were ill, 
some who suddenly passed,
Others survived,
Longer than they should last.
Remembering times,
From the old days for sure,
Reflecting on things,
That aren’t like that no more.
Time spent together,
Time they spent alone,
Things that now exist,
That they’d love to have known.
Not speaking a word,
Cos they’ve no way to hear,
Just thinking about them,
And wishing them near.
Imagining heaven,
P’raps hoping they’re there?
For their long lasting souls,
Perhaps saying a prayer?
It doesn’t feel morbid,
It’s not even sad,
It’s just a reflection,
on times that I’ve had.
So closing my eyes,
To think about them all,
A silent reflection,
On those I recall.
So close your eyes with me,
And you do it too,
With your silent reflection,
They’ll be back with you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Makama Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 1:58 PM
A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.
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June 29, 2020 at 2:05 PM
Thank you for saying so Funom.
Mishra Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 5:40 AM
Your muse takes me on a nostalgic journey while feeling those who've gone around me again Richard. This is beautiful. Congratulations on your win. Keep writing and inspiring. God bless you :)
Mcgee Avatar
June 25, 2020 at 3:17 PM
I like that thought of just closing my eyes and they are back with me. Congrats on your win.
Inman Avatar
June 25, 2020 at 9:37 AM
Enjoyed the poem Richard. I like the short lines and smooth cadence.
One Avatar
June 25, 2020 at 6:46 AM
I have these thoughts all the time... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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June 24, 2020 at 11:53 AM
You have touched my heart with your poem, Richard. I have been thinking about loved ones that have passed a lot lately. Thank you for sharing these beautiful words and GL if this us an entry for the contest....keeping this in my faves. Hugs, Rhonda xx
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June 24, 2020 at 12:17 PM
Thank you, Rhonda, for your lovely comment. I’m glad it touched you and thanks for adding it to your faves Richard xx
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