Precious possessions
Remnants of your love
The only solace now
I know it, yet my heart skips a beat
Unknown shackles fetter me
Pull me into a deep dungeon
The wait seems eternal
Memories mingle in woeful moments.
The night may be dark
But a million stars are shining
The breeze may be stuck in the trees
But it’s reaching me.
You may be miles away
I can feel your soft touch,
Wafting around me
Wrapped in the honeyed hope.
Don’t fret, I’ll be there soon.
© Balroop Singh, August 2021.
Inspired from the loss of a friend.
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A very heartfelt poem, Balroop. Absences of special persons, do make the heart grow fonder. Stay blessed. 💕💕
Thanks for understanding the emotion Diana and sharing your thoughts.
Sorry for the loss of your friend, Balroop. The poem was awesome and you have composed it so well.
Thank you Kamal, just trying to borrow a little pain so that it hurts less.
Always welcome dear Balroop. Yes it sure happens. Take care and stay safe
Beautiful, Balroop. I’m sorry for your loss.❤️
A beautiful and powerful expression, Balroop!
Thank you Jan.
This is a beautiful way to express your loss.
Thanks Becky, just trying to cheer up a friend.
So much despair in this, Balroop. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. 😦
Words may sound hollow but they do provide a little succor in grief. Thanks Diana.
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I read your poem, Balroop, and thought it was exceptional. Then I went back and read it again after I saw it was inspired by the loss of a friend, and the chords struck so much deeper. I’m so sorry for your loss. What a poignant expression of grief and love.
Thank you so much Mae, I am delighted to hear that my words could express the emotions I wanted to convey. Grief is glacial my friend, it reins you in and holds you captive.
You captured the loss of a loved perfectly, Balroop. Sorry for the loss of your friend.
Thanks Denise.
The poem is so beautiful to read, it moves and pulses within 💛
Thanks Prag, I am glad to hear your thoughts.
Lovely tribute, Balroop… HUGS. 💞
Thanks Bette 🤗
Have a blessed and beautiful weekend! ❤ xo
Wishing you the same. 💕💕
I felt the deep sense of loss and love while reading this poem, Balroop. It expresses what so many of us feel, when missing a loved one. Like you, I think they’re around us with the breeze and the star light (and the dragonflies and hummingbirds who hover nearby). ❤
Yes, you got it so well Pam. Thanks for adding more images that make us feel the presence of our loved ones around us. Hugs.
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That is what happens. How well said. I feel that, too, over the loss of my mom. Thank you for this, a way to put those feelings into words.
I am glad that the feelings could reach you Jacqui. Thanks for sharing.
I feel the despair and love, Balroop, in your beautiful words. So relatable for many of us. I also love the lines “the breeze may be stuck in the trees but it’s reaching me.” I’m sorry for your loss. Take good care. 💗
I know we all these emotions… I am glad this poem resonated with you. Thank you Lauren for coming over to share your thoughts.
Lovely. Honeyed hope indeed. Nice tribute. 🙏❤️
Thanks Bela. 🥰
Beautifully expressed Balroop. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. I felt almost as though the poem could have been written for me. ❤
I know Deb, this poem is for all those who have to face heart-breaking loss. Our emotions seek similar expression. Sending big hugs dear friend.
So true. Thank you again. Hugs to you too ❤
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This is haunting and powerful, Balroop. I got shivers and then read at the end you have lost a dear friend. I’m so sorry for your deep loss. Those precious possessions certainly become more so when we lose that person. Hugs.
Thanks for sharing your reaction Lisa. This poem was written to console a friend. I am glad it contains the haunting power.
Beautiful, Balroop, but very melancholy.
Thanks Robbie… part of life!
Yes, I know.
I knew I would get to this challenge once a month if I opened it up to free-style poetry. I’m glad you’re here. Such lovely, poignant poetry, Balroop. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. ❤
Free style flows spontaneously and I love to let the thoughts take me with them. Thanks for coming over to read Colleen. 💕💕
You’re so welcome. I enjoyed your verse. ❤️
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lovely poem Balroop amazing how even small mementos of a person who is absent bring them close. ♥
They do Sally! They seem like treasures. Thanks for coming over to read.
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“The breeze may be stuck in the trees, But it’s reaching me.” What an incredibly powerful line! I’m so sorry for your loss, Balroop. Blessings to you. 💗
Thank you Gwen for your kind words, much appreciated.
I’m so sorry you lost a beloved friend, Balroop. This is a beautiful tribute ❤
Thanks Jacquie
I am very sad to hear about the loss of your friend, Balroop. Teary and holding back a sob. Sad, yet beautiful.❤️
Thanks Erica, this was written to soothe her emotions.
This is a very touching; sad and yet warm poem Balroop, to keep close to the heart
These words are healers for sure. ❤️.
I am glad they seem healing Marie. Thanks for standing by.💕
Sorry to hear of your loss, Balroop ji. The poem is so beautiful and I liked the closure in the last line.
Thank you Smitha for your kind words.