When I went there, I could sense the heavy atmosphere,
Under the stars shining bright, tears were falling without
fear.
Self-portrait, Vivian Maier ; Used with permission from Magpie Tales |
Friends & Family, visited memories, longing for hugs
& kisses.
Souls lay blissfully in their graves with grave secrets
& unfulfilled wishes…
They won’t rise up to greet anyone; they are very far, though
near…
My 55 Words & 5 Sentences Poem/Limerick for-
Nice write Anita. And I see you fulfilled a number of prompts! Souls near yet far away. Thanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Peggy :)
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Oh yes, so true, Anita.They are far...but seem so near. But we will join them at some time. (Visiting from Poetry Jam!)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my Blog, Mary :)
DeleteSo true. We will join them... This is the ultimate reality...
Yes, grave years often have a heavy atmosphere. We should just rememeber that it is not where 'they' are.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's a point. Their mortal remains are there & technically we feel the departed are there in the graveyards...
DeleteThanks for stopping by & sharing :)
Beautifully said.
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Thanks for visiting, Helena :)
Deletethey will be always near...a beautiful write...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sumana :)
DeleteGlad you liked it!
they are near but not in reach... very beautifully expressed..
ReplyDeleteThanks for your appreciation, Meera :)
DeletePowerful write up. The tragedy of death for near and dear ones, who will always stay in our hearts:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vishal. Death can't reduce the love...
DeleteThey are close to our hearts but ever far for touch.
ReplyDeleteNicely written
Thanks for sharing. This is the grave reality...
DeleteGreat ending on many levels.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Laurie. Glad you liked it :)
DeleteHow deep the feelings expressed are! The last sentence touches very deeply. And, those greetings are the honest ones!
ReplyDeleteTC! Keep smiling :)
Thanks Sindhu for your nice words, as usual :)
DeleteKeep Smiling!
we do draw near them when we visit
ReplyDeletebut they are truly so far away...
So true, Brian...
DeleteWelcome to my Blog :)
beautifully worded
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Loved the last line, Anita! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vinitha :)
DeleteBeautifully expressed. "they are very far, though near..."
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it, Kiran!
DeleteA different take on the prompt...well written Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your nice words, Uma :)
Delete"they are very far, though near..." Beautiful closing line in this fine poem.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my Blog!
DeleteThanks for sharing :)
Hope you will visit people at Poetry Jam who have visited you. We all like visits. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteSurely, Mary :)
DeleteA bit delay in returning the gracious visits as have been tied up travelling & for festive season :)
Graveyards make me really sad.
ReplyDeleteDitto Rachna.
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