Delysia Hendricks Poet Rhyme

To Whom I Love Most

Our separation's taking its toll
more frequently my tears simply roll
for you, orphans of the virtual kind
from solid stock and elders fine
 
Your aims are certain, steps are sure
sad separation you endure
from friends and fam'ly, sweethearts too
by absence honed, your love holds true
 
Tho' lone my path I'm not alone
your faces etched in every stone
each road I venture on to take
I feel you trailing in my wake
 
You wink at me through treetop heights
your brightness dims the city lights 
you goad me on with comely smiles
I sense love's nearness o'er the miles
 
Our names are daily writ and laced
devoid of distance;  closely spaced
know you're missed, KEEGAN and MIREILLE
my reason for being, I love you muuuuchly 


To my twins, who left the country within a month of one another towards the end of last year.  My daughter is working in Thailand and my son in Dubai.  May God watch over them always and grant me the strength to endure our separation.  

This one hurts.

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Laura Breidenthal October 27, 2013 at 3:03 PM Wow! Another amazing one straight from the heart. Wonderful stuff - keep up the excellent work. Always, Laura

Len Gasun October 5, 2013 at 9:11 PM I felt the heartache of separation from your very lovely & outstanding heartfelt write my dear friend Delysia. It's really hard to be far from our love ones esp. for a mother. I'm separated from my mum too & we miss each other very much. I'm working here in Thailand & I'm sure your daughter is doing well because this is also a nice place. Thank you so much for sharing this poem & your warm greetings, wishes & inspiring comments. Big big hugs to ur poem & u! take care always! love lots, Leonora

Mustapha Mohammed September 30, 2013 at 3:20 AM Sending you warm greetings from Trinidad

Richard Lamoureux September 29, 2013 at 9:16 PM Good night Licia, sweet dreams my friend,

Richard D Seal September 27, 2013 at 6:48 PM Ahh yes, I spent years asking mine when they were going, and when they did... ooooo... the emptiness haha. Sister, just be happy for them, they getting on with their lives and they where to turn if they need to. Muuuchly lovely poem. Take care, Richard Richard D Seal September 29, 2013 at 6:00 PM I musta bin tired when I wrote this comment lol, 'they know where'

Lucilla Carrillo September 26, 2013 at 11:55 PM I can feel the love you have for them, but we know that kids grow up and sooner or later they go their own way. may God watch over them and give you the strength to to go on. Many blessings.... Lucilla

Nette Onclaud September 25, 2013 at 11:33 PM hope you are fine today,delysia.. just re-read your piece.. still amazing!.:) huggs

Matthew Anish September 23, 2013 at 8:52 PM Your parental love comes through clearly in this work! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Wilma Neels September 23, 2013 at 12:51 PM Delysia, you really shared your heart in this write. I hope you shared this with your children. This is a beauty hun. Enjoy National Braai Day tomorrow hun ;) *hugs* Wilma

Richard Lamoureux September 22, 2013 at 1:41 PM A mothers prayers are a powerfully force. They are fortunate to have you as a mom. Sorry for your heartache. I wanted to commend you on your thoughtful comments left on Eileen's poem this morning. It speaks to the quality person you are.

Nette Onclaud September 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM soulful in more ways than one.. twins!.. that's hard to bear, delysia... lovely, haunting read!..;) huggs

Skat A September 20, 2013 at 3:56 PM sad and heartfelt Delysia, sending hugs.......... SKAT

Anne-Lise Andresen September 20, 2013 at 12:47 PM - Yes, I know how it is, when "the kids leave the nest" - You will always miss them ... we have only our children on "loan" - they must go out to learn how to "fly" dear Delysia. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dan Kearley September 20, 2013 at 10:36 AM Aww... A very loving motherly write. Very precious. :o) Thanks for stopping by with your kind words on my song.

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2013 at 8:30 AM This is a more serious Delysia here with a heartfelt poem to show. I really liked this one from you. I never had my daughter leave the country but Jeremy was in the Marines and was near Dubai. Because of the terrorism in the world today I think that makes it harder. Have a good day. Luv, Andrea

Sandra Adams September 19, 2013 at 5:58 PM what a beautiful heartfelt poem to your children, it flows perfectly...loved this one ...hugs :)

Wayne Hill September 17, 2013 at 8:25 PM I know the feeling all to well.....my daughter recently moved away. thanks for sharing this nice poem.

Poet Destroyer A September 17, 2013 at 6:16 PM wow! Delysia, heartfelt--- hits every cord inside. I am so sad, I can't picture my daughter leaving this far. Just thinking of it..takes a toll on me. I love nothing more than my children. Thank you for sharing the warmness through your words.. it brings the imagery with love... adding this loving write to my favorite list... thank you from the bottom of my heart...xox~ Linda Poet Destroyer A September 17, 2013 at 6:16 PM beautiful names >>>LINDA<<<

Tim Ryerson September 17, 2013 at 5:57 PM Oh my oh my Celia, this one hurts me too, but the hurt is beautiful as is this poem...Another side of you here!...May God watch over your twins and you too and I know he will!...Your faithful and admiring friend - Tim

Gerald Kithinji September 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM If it makes you write such great poetry then fine let them work internationally...

Ken Carroll September 17, 2013 at 11:17 AM Hi, An emotional and heartfelt poem..The empty nest can be lonesome at times.. Ken

Jack Ellison September 17, 2013 at 10:15 AM Your new avatar... you have a devlish look about you... love devlish women! LOL TWINS??? They may have left home, but obviously they haven't left your heart! I pray for them! Hugs, Jack xoxox John Loving Iii September 23, 2013 at 1:43 PM this guy has a fetish.

Claude Stanley Damoney September 17, 2013 at 5:44 AM this reminds me of a poem called "love is proved by the walking away", my dear, i dread the day.

Harry Horsman September 16, 2013 at 9:32 AM Oh i just love this, being a grandfather to twins, they are so special,,, love your poem....

Mustapha Mohammed September 16, 2013 at 5:59 AM This is touching Delysia. I can only imagine the pain you're going through right now that your poem so succinctly demonstrates in every way. Much respect and love to you. May God bless you with the needed strength to endure. Good poem!

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