Grieving (poetry)

[Caritas]

Ahead, upon the road, appeared a figure quite familiar,
and it seemed to be ...
But the shades of the dead walk not the earth,
yet you seemed to be ...

For you are gone
and I cannot follow.
You are free
while I'm still bound.

But I see your spirit in every tree and root,
in the rain and wind,
and the sea and sand

And I need you near.

[Piastra]

this is very deep and emotionally drawing. thank you for sharing it with us - it is so lovely.

carragh

[Oaken]

Very moving Caritas.

[Kaya-Nita]

i agree very nicely done

[CelticDao]

You outshine the summer sun!

Beautiful, earthy, rich.

[Ruthie]

Extraordinarily emotional. Anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one will find the truth in your words. I did.

[Jeb]

Sad but beautiful. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing it, Caritas.

[Kat Lady]

I am finally getting around to reading all of the beautiful postings. This one truly touched me since my niece was just married Saturday. Her father, my brother-in-law, died when she was but a girl. But I know he was there to see her married.

Thank you for this beautiful poem.

[Branbeith]

This reads more as a memory than a poem. Beautiful. You captured the spirit of Samhain...
peace from the grove,
Branbeith

[Caritas]

Thank you for your kind words. It popped into my head full-blown; I woke up one morning and there it was, complete with music I have never been able to transcribe...

Blessings, Caritas

[Fae]

But I see your spirit in every tree and root,
in the rain and wind,
and the sea and sand

What an amazing image. Thank you.

[FallingLeaves]

Yes a lovely image. I especially liked the line.....But the shades of the dead walk not the earth......a simple truth...thanks