far deeper set than those in sand
which mark a path across a bay
our dearest will not wash away
as imprints left in dampened grains
soon fade whenever tide returns
or when the wind sweeps them astray
on borrowed time they can not last
compare them to the winter snow
which melts when warmth demands it so
yet footprints cast within our hearts
cemented smooth with love and pain
they are the ones that will remain
you’ll see them in another’s smile
or in the tears they gently weep
who says we go without a trace
we stay for those whose love runs deep
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Gives me the vibe of a presence of someone now gone. Also a visual of how sand imprints tend to be more clear cut than that of snowy footprints, and how that may affect the memories that they offer. 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻
Footprints on the heart last far longer than in sand or snow.,Yes our departed loved ones leave their footprints behind. Thank you arqios for your kind comment. Much appreciated. Have a good weekend.
Yes, that makes perfect sense! Thanks Cassie 🙏🏻
I sense reflection on a loved lost one and the impact people make on each others hearts. Footprints is snow and sand will disappear, but what you do with some ones heart will be forever, Really lovely piece of writing.
Thank you Tobani for your thoughtful comments. So pleased you enjoyed this poem. I appreciate you.
You are very welcome
Cassie this poem held a most lovely rhyme scheme and rhythm that took the heart even understood the word and like a frosting on a cake the words made the finnished product. Lovely
So pleased you enjoyed this poem Soren, your comments most encouraging. A lovely review. Thank you.
Lovingly expressed and beautifully written, the bittersweetness gently present. Loved it!
Thank you dear Bella. So pleased you enjoyed this poem. Your comments most encouraging. 🌹
This has the haunting nature of grief in it. A wonderfully expressed and poignant reflection. I love the metaphor of the beach, sand and the shifting tides. Beauty, my dear friend. 🌹👏
Thank you dear Tristan for your thoughtful and encouraging response. So pleased you enjoyed this poem. All the best.
Wow, Cassie. Such a powerful poem. Footsteps in our hearts. I had a lump in my throat reading this.
Thank you Tom for your lovely comment. Most appreciated. All the best.
Another epic amount of beauty and meaning, rhyming just flawless. 🌹
Thank you so much dear Teddy. Always so positive with your thoughts. Know you are appreciated. Have a lovely weekend. 🌹
This is a beautiful and tender appreciation of etenal Love and the passing of time.Enjoyable to read
Thank you David for your lovely comment. So pleased you enjoyed my poem. All good wishes.
Another love filled gem from you. Wonderful images. So nice. Thanks for this.
Thank you Dan for your lovely review. Much appreciated. All good wishes.
So true Cassie, those footprints will always be with us.
Andy
Thank you so much Andy for stopping by. Much appreciated.
Nice Cassie,
Poignantly Sweet And Profound
Many thanks Reynaldo. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. All the best.
the footprints left in the soul and in the heart will always remain, that's true... best New year wishes,
Thank you so much Cellinic. I appreciate your thoughts. All good wishes.
Beautiful imagery. Powerful and poignant.
Thank you Thomas. I appreciate your thoughts.
This is absolutely stunning and so delicately written! The imagery flows effortlessly, weaving a heartfelt reminder of how love leaves lasting imprints. The way you connect fleeting moments to eternal memories is both comforting and magical. A truly delightful piece!
Dear Cloie, thank you so much for leaving me such an encouraging response. I am truly grateful. All good wishes.
lovely eulogy for a dear departed - i can resonate with it, because those who left us will still always have a place in our hearts
Thank you dear Safina. Pleased you enjoyed this poem and know you are appreciated for stopping by. All good wishes. 🌹
most welcome - and your wishes are always reciprocated in full
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