By Nancy Keats Benson
Central New York Branch
to a dear friend
gone
no more suggestions
ways to handle
difficulties
seeing before covid
on zoom
afterwards
a big hole
is left
startling
pictures
only in memories
hoping
above hope
that you are
at peace
and with loved ones
not alone
not worrying
about this
and that
and finding
special ties
in new places
with open arms
Nancy, sadly, this poem is very timely, as we have recently lost a new member of our branch. I like the way you offer optimism to the one who is gone, hoping for peace, finding love and relationships in a new place, and no longer bothered by daily distractions. For those of us who remain, however, there is definitely a large hole.
Such a poignant poem about losing those special people in our lives.
This is lovely, Nancy. Any of us who have lost loved ones can relate. I am feeling it in
my heart right now.
Beautiful !
What a beautiful poem and a loving tribute. Sending best wishes from Delray Beach, FL…Boca Branch.