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I appreciate all your comments very much!
Since writing this poem, I have made a point of putting more energy into mending and maintaining my relationship with my parents who are both 85 now. I wrote it from the space of imagining what I'd feel if they passed on, with things as they were. I cried, writing it, every time I re-read it. Finally, I took the emotional risks, contacted them and made a trip to see them. I've seen them a couple of times now, and we talk frequently by phone.
When I read this poem now, there are no tears.
posted by
Ciel
on March 1, 2007 at 10:12 PM
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I agree with the others,
this is heartbreaking. So very sad. The tree in my photo is called the Angel Oak Tree, located in St. John's Island, SC. It is near Charleston. Take care
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on March 1, 2007 at 7:29 PM
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ciel,
posted by
richinstore
on March 1, 2007 at 7:23 AM
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Poignant. Heart-wrenching. Very good.
posted by
saul_relative
on February 28, 2007 at 10:03 PM
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Ciel -
This poem reminds me of a hard lesson I learned about not taking someone for granted. It was a painful lesson.
posted by
sannhet
on February 28, 2007 at 3:16 PM
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Beautiful
I especially liked the bit about the leaf falling to the ground.
posted by
Helen_Bach
on February 28, 2007 at 1:40 PM
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