a breath ~ deep controlled
uncurling hidden knots
that brewed as a storm
under water
a glance ~ as eyes meet
tears of those who wait
for signs of comfort
sea of faces, seeking hope
a start ~ as words are read
trying not to stumble
mispronounce or body
crumble under pressure
Aussie flag draped over coffin
guitar that you played
medals won in battle
tears of mine withheld
committal ~ closing words
I lead the pall-bearers
to the hearse and I break
the tears cannot be held
the poem I wrote for you today
I’m still around
Today you bid farewell to me
and I strum my guitar and sway
listening to the ivories
that my Barbara played
I want you to remember me
but with happiness in your hearts
not with tears or sadness
now we are apart
please treasure all our good times
the laughter and our smiles
as I tread my journey forward
up into the skies
you will not walk your life alone
I’m always by your side
and I’ll be watching from above
with love and so much pride
I’ll dance as I once did
and I’ll whistle a tune or two
though I’m gone ~ I’m not forgotten
and please remember I love you
so when you wave your last goodbye
smile and live without a tear
for as the years tick slowly by
know I’m always here
©jmtacken 7 Oct 2013
A tough day- a good day. Pop’s not too well and couldn’t attend the Service of his life long friend. I was going well, till I had to read a letter that he wrote, knowing he couldn’t be there to watch me conduct the Service. I got to the last line.. then started to break..but I forged on. Emotional roller-coaster today.
Apologies if I haven’t been around to visit your sites the last few days, getting organised for today was paramount. For those that have visited me regardless of my lack of visiting ~ I THANK YOU.
Ramblings From A Mum 