As time came once again for us to part,
neither knowing when our next meeting will be,
never quite believing there will a next at all.
I wave to you as we drive away, keenly aware that
visits have been too far apart and too few between.
Encumbered by distance travelled.
Restricted by time spent and life passed.
Standing on the shore, I think of you again,
and am reminded that life is fragile, time is not infinite and
really, there is only so much of both for us to share. Your warm hug welcomed me home,
yet I can’t help but wonder if that moment will mark the anniversary of the last time ever I see your smile.
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I went to visit my aunt on my recent vacation home. I hadn't seen her in 16 years. She's 84 now, and is the last remaining sibling of my father. I have been thinking about her a lot since, and wondering if that visit was the last time I will ever see her. That's what age does to us, I guess. Anyway, I made sure to give her an extra tight squeeze on our farewell hug.
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For Real Poetic's Anniversary challenge.
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Cathy holmes
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Comments (15)
Oh this was poignant, gave me too many feelings!
This is just stunning. And yeah...I often think of things like this. What a strong and just wonderfully penned take on RP's challenge! Lovely work, Buddy!
It flowed nicely I forgot it was an acrostic.
Cathy, it is an awesome entry, well done.
This was very relatable and so beautifully rendered! Excellent acrostic!
I never thought about that visit in that way until now. Very well said!
Gosh that last line 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I truly hope that isn't the last time. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
This one resonated with me, Cathy. I guess you never know.
Oof. I felt this one. I guess we never really know when that last time will be. Beautifully written.
Brilliantly penned!!! Loved your gratitude poem!!!❤️❤️💕
Bittersweet ♥️lovely poem, Cathy
This is beautiful! Whew…you really have the most amazing depth! Cracking me up in one and tears in the next ❤️
Sometimes we know it will be the last and sometimes we don’t. Beautiful, beautiful poem, Cathy. It caused me to remember a few last goodbyes.
Life is wonderful and so so hard! 😥
Aww, I hope it wasn’t the last time you get to hug her!