To Our Lost Friends

Today the Sun refused to rise
to shed its light of day
The moon would not linger long
So, thus it went away
Each star up in the heavens
Took their turn to say "Goodbye"
and left us in the darkness
all alone, to let us cry

Every single poet
is a gift that we hold dear 
we might not like, all they write
but we're glad that they are here
And when one goes away
they take the light they hold inside
It's like the Sun refused to rise
When I heard the words "Good Bye"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Gulley Avatar
March 2, 2017 at 5:09 AM
I love this write Jerry, Wishing you an awesome weekend. : ) Sharon
Teagan Avatar
September 23, 2016 at 4:49 PM
This is really sweet for all those who have gone...another awesome poem!
Rutherford Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 5:33 PM
I too have mourn the lost poets names that used to be here every day. This is an awesome write ,got me thinking of all the poet friends not here anymore.Anne
Merryman Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 4:14 PM
I like this, Jerry! You worded it so well and it is true. Great write. Blessings!
Turner Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 8:15 AM
Did I miss something, Jerry? Who have we lost this time? So many come and go.
Curtis Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 7:04 PM
Hey Dan, Becca says she's has to move on----there are of course many reason, that of are private and I'm sure everyone respects and understands that-----But I have experienced many nice people and gifted writers just vanish in thin air without me saying a word---I thought I might try saying something this time to show we do care........
Gupta Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 6:16 AM
Very touching ... very appropriate ...
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