I miss you
I miss the calmness you possessed
I miss your positivity no matter what life threw at us
I miss our long talks
I miss our walks on the beach together, collecting shells
I miss watching the sunset whenever we were together
I miss your strength that seemed to radiate to whoever you were near
I miss hearing your voice without crying
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This piece, especially the last line, were inspired by an ornament from what was my grandma's last Christmas. She left a personalized ornament for all her children and grandchildren. Mine says, "Merry Christmas René. Remember to reach for the stars, sweet girl." I hadn't listened to it since she was with us when I got it in 2017. I teared up when I heard it.
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Rene Peters
I write what I know, usually in the form of poetry. I tend to lean towards mental health, epilepsy, and loss/grieving.
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Comments (9)
Oh! This was a tearjerker.
I would love to hear the voice of my grandmother through my ears and not just my memory. A moving poem
I really loved revisiting this. thanks for sharing today!
That's so sweet. I lost my great-grandmother this year, so I relate to this feeling well. :(
Awww, a personalised ornament, that's so sweet. Your poem was very touching and emotional!
Such a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. Grief is so hard.
Such a touching tale and lovely poetic memory. Makes me think of my long-lost parents and grandparents. Also honoured to see my little poem listed beside. Thanks for sharing
Such a poignant story x Loss is just so difficult to navigate x
Such a sweet, sad poem. I know your grandma loved you