A Winter Passing

Cassie58

the price one pays in life for love

is grief, so when it grips you know

the measure and the depth of it 

when passes on another soul

 

it took a fall of winter snow 

its simple beauty pure and white 

to break the numbness that I felt 

to let the tears flow gently down 

 

the flakes of crystal doomed to melt 

were swirling, whirling dancing free 

those quiet moments standing there 

alone with all my memories 

 

one door has closed yet clearly now

with eyes wide open I can see 

without a doubt I loved her well 

she was indeed a friend to me 

  • Author: Cassie58 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 16th, 2024 02:48
  • Comment from author about the poem: An old poem out for an airing. Sometimes you donโ€™t realize the impact someone can make on your life until they are gone.
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  • aDarkerMind

    how very true Cassie.

    a very expressive and touching write.

    • Cassie58

      Many thanks for your encouraging review Melvin. Much appreciated. Have a great Tuesday.

    • Teddy.15

      the price one pays in life for love

      is grief, so when it grips you know

      the measure and the depth of it

      when passes on another soul

      Outstanding in beauty and wisdom

      Absolutely amazing and beautiful. ๐ŸŒน โค๏ธ

      • Cassie58

        Dear Teddy, you are so generous with your review. Have a wonderful Tuesday dear poet. ๐ŸŒน

      • orchidee

        One said 'Live so as to be missed'. A poignant write Cassie. Grief seems wintry. We are shivery emotionally here.
        Meanwhile - I wouldn't miss KP if she left for a thousand years, let alone a day! lol.

        • Cassie58

          Grief is indeed wintry Orchi. It blots out the sunlight. Take care and thank you for stopping by.

          • orchidee

            On my dafter days - KP blocks out the sunlight too with... you know it... her botox. lol.

          • Tom Dylan

            A lovely, moving poem, Cassie. Thanks for sharing.

            • Cassie58

              Pleased you stopped by Tom. Thank you so much for your review. Have a good Tuesday.

            • sorenbarrett

              Touching with appropriate delicate wording in beautiful rhym that falls from the tongue as soft as falling snow with such a sense of respect. Beautiful imagery set in the metaphor of winter as a symbol of death,

              • Cassie58

                Thank you Soren for such an encouraging review. You are very much appreciated. Have a good Tuesday.

              • Thomas W Case

                Beautiful. This works on many levels.

                • Cassie58

                  Thank you Thomas. I appreciate your thoughts. Have a good Tuesday.

                • Neville


                  You sure don't do things by halves Cassie, this is not only beautiful, but it also has a timeless quality to it that would both fit comfortably and sit perfectly among anyone's collection of poetry anywhere .. it is a quintessential mourning song Neville

                  • Cassie58

                    I love that. A mourning song. This poem will forever be a mourning song. Thank you for such an encouraging review Neville. A very happy Tuesday to you.

                  • Accidental Poet

                    Yes Cassie, the impact certain people can have on you will last a lifetime. I have several such individuals. Beautifully penned. ๐ŸŒน

                    • Cassie58

                      Dear AP, lovely to have a visit. So true what you say. Some people can have such an impact on our lives without being aware of it. Happy Tuesday to you over the pond.

                      • Accidental Poet

                        And a glorious Tuesday to you Cassie. ๐ŸŒน

                      • Doggerel Dave

                        Sometimes it can be about words unsaid ...and now..
                        Thanks Cassie.

                        • Cassie58

                          Yes the words unsaid. Better to tell people you love them, than to leave it until itโ€™s too late. Happy Tuesday Dave. Excuse me while I just reach for my flag ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ˜‰ Happy Tuesday.

                          • Doggerel Dave

                            Aren't you going to move on, Cassie.............๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ?

                          • John Prophet

                            Love, the true double edge sword.
                            Well said.
                            John

                            • Cassie58

                              Thank you John. Great response. Have a happy Tuesday and Thanks for stopping by.

                            • Dan Williams

                              I have unfortunately outlived most of my friends so this rings very true. Thank you.

                              • Cassie58

                                That is sad to hear Dan. I thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated.

                              • NafisaSB

                                omg - the raw pain shining through your words are so expressive and beautiful.. emotions put into words...great job

                                • Cassie58

                                  Dear Safina, thank you so much for stopping by today. So very much appreciated. Thank you dear poet ๐ŸŒน

                                • Goldfinch60

                                  Wonderful words Cassie, some people in your life bring so much meaning to it. We must always move on as I am sure those people would not want us to dwell on the sadness but remember the good times together.

                                  Andy

                                  • Cassie58

                                    So right what you say Andy. Life is for living. However painful, we must learn to move on. Have a beautiful Tuesday.

                                  • Thad Wilk

                                    A lovely, touching poem,
                                    losing a friend or loved one
                                    can really hurt. ๐Ÿ˜ข
                                    A deep and poignant poem
                                    wonderfully penned poetess!!
                                    Best wishes ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿค— ๐ŸŒน ๐Ÿฆ Thad

                                    • Cassie58

                                      Thank you Thad. So right, losing friends hurts. Have a good weekend.



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