'He's gone too soon...'
'It's just not fair...'
'Always so kind...'
'She was always there..'
~
'Such amazing talent...'
'I hope he knew...'
'There will never be another...'
'Honest through and through...'
~
Praise, love, regret;
spoken from down deep.
Heavy in our hearts
we sigh and weep.
~
Somehow the grief
unlocks the gate.
Thoughts we meant to share
then decided 'Wait.'
~
Words, left unsaid
taste of regret.
Counting on time
we lose the bet.
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Please, tell them now,
don't hesitate.
Don't put it off,
it's not too late.
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If I've touched you
please let me know.
Don't just eulogize
me when I go.
~
Our time's not long,
it's fleeting fast.
Share memories now
before life's past.
~
Yes, it's cathartic
this outpouring of grief.
But share the love now,
'cause time is brief.
~
-January 18, 2016
I wonder, have I told those I love how much I appreciate them?
Have I done it to the level with which I've shared how much I'll miss those artists we've lost over the past few years?
I need to make sure my personal superstars know how important they are. How appreciated they are. How much they are loved.
It's not too late.
~
Comments welcomed. You can use your comment to let us know why you appreciate your personal superstar!
About the Creator
Judey Kalchik
It's my time to find and use my voice.
Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.
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It's soo good! Well done!
Oh my, this one touched a chord in me. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem
"Don't just eulogize me when I go". Totally agree with that. Show people love when they're still alive. Loved your poem!
It makes me think of "Tuesdays with Morrie" where they eulogize him before he dies. In case I've never told you (or simply haven't told you enough), I admire you not just for your love of books & reading in general but for your constant support for others, your authenticity, your sense of right & wrong, how well you right & how simply & plainly you are able to guide us through so many things. You were the first to ever lift up one of poems just last year & I will always be grateful to you for it.
Nicely penned. Your heartfelt poem made me think of my favorite musical artists who have gone away but have left their songs to carry on their memories,
This is so true. Sometimes it's hard, but the words really need to be said. Don't wait until it's too late.
So true and beautifully done!
Beautiful! It is important to repair relationships and let people know how much you care before you (or them) are dead. Thank you for the reminder to start now before it is too late.
This is such an important reminder and you've written it with such grace. 💗
"The trouble is, you think you have time." ~ Bhudda That fact is so well expressed in this piece, Judey. Well done!
Again in the feels with such eloquence, Judey! This reminds me of a sentiment in one of my own poems from last year "Imagine..." I think you actually commented. Love the encouragement to tell people who've touched us that they have. I think we shrink back too much from doing it and we shouldn't. I will just say now, in case it's not been heard properly - your words frequently touch me, Ms Kalchik. Well done on this. I bet this will be Top Story soon.