Memorial
< KFL 2/14/27 – 1/24/01 >
Still, tonight, two decades later,
three days and only three hours
into our shared Aquarian silence
it seems like no sun will ever rise again.
Tonight’s winter stillness recalls
the cold that fell on you that night;
foreshadows the inescapable cold
that will fall on us all soon enough.
I’m remembering you tonight, Mother;
I’m almost below zero, remembering.
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Ron, Very moving. 🙏
I know this, can still picture my mum in her hospital bed, still miss her.
A very moving write Ron.
Sending hugs.
Anna
Thoughts like this call to me
Now and then
And then
I realize they’re always there
My lips may not move
Yet I wonder
Do you hear me
And miss me in the same way?
The time since may grow longer
But the time to come
When I may once more
Hold your hand is far shorter
Yes, very moving; beautiful in its directness and restraint.
Simply sweet. A chill.
Warm Wishes Ron
Much💖love
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Love your reference to the horoscope sign … a most tender write.
Very moving. I don’t think we ever forget such moments.
When your mother dies, you never forget. (Mine died 18 years ago.) I love the chill with which your poem ends. Somehow it speaks mysteriously of a thaw to come.
A beautiful and touching memorial to your mother.
I can feel the chill. Sending warming hugs.
Very touching and honest emotion Ron. I am moved.
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This touched me Ron–I still miss my father every day. And he died over 40 years ago.
Touching poem about the most beautiful relationship in the world.
That line, “I’m almost below zero, remembering” is chilling. I can so relate. Wonderful poem.
Who knows why we have these reminiscences like this? Sometimes they are comforting, other times less so. No doubt she is wondering where you are. Yes, this is a great poem.