Fragments of moons past
sketch silhouettes of
a scenery divine.
A daytime reverie.
Fond memory.
A granddaughter missing you.
Do you recall, grandma?
Long ago, a grandbaby born
into an era of bitter lack,
that enriched by your presence,
comforting embrace,
renewed to an age of precious worth?
Do you suffer, grandma?
Parted by spanning seas,
my tears diffuse beneath the rain.
Had I a wish and a dove I became,
my wings would span,
sealing the distance between us.
Do you remember me, grandma?
Though the crook of time
has stolen your sight,
stripped your mind,
blunted your strength,
with a heavy heart
I still see you as before-
with beauty so simple,
love so pure
to inspire
a nightingale’s lament.
So fear not the season’s change, grandma,
nor the graying sun,
the silvering stream-
as at the end of the road
will glisten a rainbow,
and the mists of tomorrow
will clear away your fog.
And then I will again be your grandbaby.
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Beautiful! Just so beautiful! I really love it!
Thank you so much! 😀
Sometimes things are only meant to be for that moment/time in your life, and though it is painful (sometimes excruciatingly so) to let go, we have to. At least we have the memories that are sustenance in and of themselves.
your poem reminds me of my grandmother, it is a beautiful poem.
You are very right. They continue to live through our precious memories even when it’s time to let go. Thank you for your thoughts; wishing you the best! 🙂
Oh what a beautiful poem , I am going to share this with my daughter who was like you very close to her grandma ; my mom. This poem has gently given me hope thank you so much, looking forward to reading your blog .
Kind Regards Kathyt
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts! My best wishes to you and your family during this holiday season. 😀
Reblogged this on elainajhuntwriting and commented:
This is for anyone who misses their grandmother. Quite simply stated: a beautiful poem. Love it!
This is so brilliantly crafted through all your diction choices and the rhythm of the poem, and is made even even more beautiful by the message and love evident within for your grandmother. Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much Elaina! That means a lot. Wishing you the best this holiday season! 🙂
Thank you! Im wishing the best for you as well (: