A Good Summer

Tom C Dylan

We had a good summer

spending time in the countryside

looking out over the lush green fields and trees,

sitting out in the sunshine, sipping wine and reading.

 

We had a good summer 

catching up with friends and family

hosting lavish garden barbecues

burnt burgers and sausages, tinned lager and laughter.

 

We had a good summer

so good that you could almost forget,

forget about the diagnosis,

the treatment, the hospital and the doctors

and the twelve months you were given.

 

We watched with horror and sadness

as the leaves turned yellow, falling from the trees,

falling like tears and breaking our hearts

as our good summer, the best one ever,

and our last, was drawing to a close.

  • Author: Tom C Dylan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 9th, 2024 08:47
  • Comment from author about the poem: Reposting this poem about a close relative.
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • User favorite of this poem: Teddy.15.
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Comments5

  • Neville


    some sadnesses are simply crying out to thus captured and saved for all eternity .. so very sadly enjoyed my friend .. Neville

    • Tom C Dylan

      Yes that's exactly it, Neville. Crying out to be captured. Thanks a lot for your comments, mate.

    • Thomas W Case

      Beautiful imagery. Powerful.

      • Tom C Dylan

        Thanks a lot, Thomas. Appreciated.

      • Cassie58

        A heartbreak of a poem. Making the absolute most of time in devastating circumstances. Those last special days. I found your poem very moving. Reminded me of my younger brother’s last summer.

        • Tom C Dylan

          Thanks so much for your kind comments, Cassie.

        • Goldfinch60

          Very well written sad words Tom.

          Andy

          • Tom C Dylan

            Thanks so much, Andy. Really appreciated.

          • Teddy.15

            Your imagery is haunting. Kudos, I really wasn't expecting the twist. My deepest condolences. If there is a silver lining it's that you got or get to cherish those last months, and hopefully that makes the whole grieving process somewhat less difficult. 🤗 A natural process never the less tragic. Beautiful dear Tom.

            • Tom C Dylan

              Thanks a lot, Teddy. The whole family really appreciates having the time towards the end with her. The last summer was so sad but so very special too. I know it is a time we'll all look back on often.



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