A Remembrance Promise

Tom C Dylan

I promise not to remember

the diagnosis, the doctors.

I will remember summer barbecues

and caravan weekends.

 

I promise not to remember

the agony, and getting affairs in order.

I will remember Boxing Day parties

wine and signing ABBA.

 

I promise not to remember

the oxygen, morphine and tubes.

I will remember the tapas and the fine dining,

and one more round of drinks.

 

I will remember. 

I promise.

  • Author: Tom C Dylan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 10th, 2024 03:31
  • Comment from author about the poem: Reposting the poem about a close relative.
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments6

  • Goldfinch60

    Always remember the good time Thomas, they are so special.

    Andy

    • Tom C Dylan

      Thanks, Andy, you are so right. Cheers, Tom.

    • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

      Heart felt. Thank you for sharing

      • Tom C Dylan

        Thanks a lot, really appreciated.

      • orchidee

        A fine write T.

        • Tom C Dylan

          Thanks for that. Appreciated.

        • Neville



          that's the spirit Tom .. again, sadly very much enjoyed ..

          • Tom C Dylan

            Thanks a lot, Neville. Really appreciated.

          • Thomas W Case

            Absolutely beautiful.

            • Tom C Dylan

              Cheers mate, really appreciated.

            • Accidental Poet

              It's not good-bye, only until we see each other again. 😔

              • Tom C Dylan

                Thanks, AP. Appreciated.



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