Six Relatives
Let me count the names
a bond here, a bond there
it sounds so cavalier
tossed around nonchalantly, just people I once knew
Pause while I reflect on a memory or two
Their faces appear, all of my kin
flickering in my mind, roping me in
A smile is seen, its beauty comes back to me
With eyes closed, it's true, I can see
I dig deeper, take a deep breath
They're never lost to me, not even in death
Voices now surround me, the barrier now broke
Their laughter echoes, words they've spoke
Past conversations brought back to life
The comfort it brings eases the pain and strife
Inhale, exhale again and again
I'm drawing them closer, letting them in
The scent of peonies wafts right by my nose
Circles around me just as the wind blows
Just like that I'm transported home
A marvelous reminder, I'm never alone
Hold still, hold tight, don't let them go
I'm imagining a hug, it just goes to show
Their embrace will always be longed for
Time escaped us and I'll always wish for more
Six relatives have lived, six relatives have died
Let it all out, I opened my eyes and sighed
Their memories stay strong, alive and well
Their legacies live on, in my heart they dwell
Pause while I reflect on a memory or two
This is the impact of these people I once knew
My love for them, never cavalier
a bond shared, a bond I wear
Let me count the names
Copyright © Jessie Jones | Year Posted 2020
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