When silence fills the room where once you stood,
And shadows fall where light from you once shone,
I search for words to make this heart feel good,
But find that all the comforts now are gone.
Your voice, a whisper in the wind, grows faint,
Yet echoes in the corners of my mind.
I see your face, in memories so quaint,
But in this world, no trace of you I find.
Though time moves on, it cannot heal the pain,
Of losing you, my guide, my strength, my ground.
The days grow long, the nights a cold refrain,
For in your absence, sorrow knows no bound.
Yet still I hold you in my soul’s embrace,
Where love for you will never be erased.
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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Steven, Orchidee, and I have known each other on poetry sites for many years and there is always a great deal of fun and banter between us. Orchi's Dad has just passed so I have written this in tribute to him. May your god go with you Orchi. Andy
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Comments11
A fine tribute indeed, fairly breathes pathos and respect.
Most kind FrasMac, much appreciated.
Andy
A lovely tribute, thank you Andy. I'm sure your Christian faith has not gone altogether. Some folk give up on the 'messing about in rituals' or 'always asking for money' in some churches, but that doesn't affect the reality of our faith. 🙂
Thank you Orchi, I am sure that you are right.
Andy
I am deeply moved by this kind gesture towards a friend Andy .. Not only sensitive and extremely well crafted but otherwise most meaningful too .. My sincere condolences to Steven & his remaining family and friends .. Neville
Much appreciated Neville, thank you.
Andy
❤️ beautiful.
🌹🌹🌹
Andy
Beautiful a most lovely tribute so nicely done.
Thank you so much for your kind words soren.
Andy
I'm no good at this stuff, so all I can add is that you have done right by Steven at this time in a way he has already acknowledged. And his feelings here are all that matters.
Good for you, Andy, both for your loyalty and the craft you with which you created this sonnet.
Thank you Dave, much appreciated.
Andy
A beautiful poem
and tribute to Orchi's Dad!
My condolences go out
to him and his family! 🙏
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Most kind Thad, thank you.
Andy
Andy, so thoughtful of you to write these wonderful words for Orchi. Touching to read and so beautifully conveyed. I am sure they will be of comfort to him at this time of great sadness.
Most kind Cassie, thank you.
Andy
What a perfect remembrance, what a poignant description of love lost to the ages. Very, very nice.
Most kind Dan, thank you very much.
Andy
A wonderful tribute. Perfectly written.
Much appreciated Tom, thank you.
Andy
As I've often said of losing someone so close, This is not good-bye, we'll see each other again. Great write Andy. 🌹
So true, I am looking forward to meeting my Dad and we will have a pint while listening to Mozart.
Andy
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