There’s a space
on the sidewalk
where a smile once lived
greetings go undelivered
sarcasm left unsaid
my mornings
will be muted
other lives,
many lives,
will be lessened.
we’ll say remember when —
but, memories bring pain
another reminder
of someone
we’ll never see
again
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there’s sadness in it but a loved one is meant to be always remembered…. I like the flow of words!
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Such a poignant tribute, Dennis. I share your loss and your pain. I send healing and comfort from my little corner of the world to yours.
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Thank you, Preeti, for your compassion and empathy. I’m sure that Joy is watching and appreciates these gestures of humanity.
Love
Dennis
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Beautiful…do we ever really get over the loss of a loved one? I still suffer often…I don’t think there’s a time limit on grief.
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Joy was a unique individual in a place where most people try to look and act the same. She was a victim of childhood physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Abuse followed her through life, even though she was a fighter. On occasion, she accompanied me when she thought my life was in danger.
Hi Dennis, I am touched by your kindness and attachment to a person that too many would just walk by and barely notice. Keep up the posts please.
Roy
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I too walked by for years. Wondered why she would accept the abuse and disdain of office workers for so little return. So, I brought her a breakfast sandwich, tea and asked. Those conversations lasted five years, until her death.
Your kindness will never go unrewarded. You saw a human being and treated her as such not less than. Blessings to you…may she rest in peace
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A very well written poem on a very sensitive topic. :’) I appreciate the great work that you’re doing.
Best wishes and regards. :D
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