I can’t look up and smile today
For something’s out of place
Every time my eyes cast upward
Tears stream down my face
*
It’s been two years this very day
Since you left our earthly plain
And life goes on without you
But will never be the same
*
And now I’ve lost another
That you know oh so well
I’m asking for your help today
So on sadness I don’t dwell
*
I can’t look up and smile today
While grief imprisons my heart
But there’s something you can do for me
If your courage you impart
*
I know she may be nervous
Or perhaps feels she’s not ready
But I know that with your calming presence
You can keep her strong and steady
*
This evening when the sun goes down
And a million stars are in bloom
Please take her hand and teach her how
To swing upon the moon
*
I know that you can do it
I’ve seen you many times before
Please help her swing upon the moon
So I can smile once more.
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (28)
This is absolutely beautiful, Cathy. You brought a tear to my eye. Praying that there are smiles in your future.
😔🌝 Lovely words and rhyme scheme. ☺️
such gorgeous work Cathy! So sorry 4 your loss!
So pretty and so heart-rending 💗
Beautifully done, I hope you can smile soon. ❤️
So well done Cathy...Beautiful
Very emotional well done Cathy you definitely tugged on my heart
Amen! 🙏🏽 The beauty in your words tugs at the heartstrings. Very well done.
I love this so much, dear friend! "Please take her hand and teach her how To swing upon the moon" -- simply beautiful. A very heartfelt and emotional poem 🥹❤️
This was so emotional and touching. I like how this is like a continuation from your other poem that has similar context. Sorry I forgot the title. Sending you lots of love and hugs! ❤️
Oh my, I love how this ties in with your winning haiku! My favorite part: “This evening when the sun goes down And a million stars are in bloom Please take her hand and teach her how To swing upon the moon” As hard as it is to lose two people you love, it must be comforting to picture them together like that. Some days, you cannot stop the tears from flowing, no matter how positively you try to see things. That’s okay. I’m grateful you shared this poem with us.
Sending hugs my dear friend, from one broken heart to another 💔
Oh, my friend. You have me in tears. So sad... but so beautiful. Lots of hugs to you. <3
Very moving.
So so beautiful! Love and prayers go to you!
Lots of love and prayers, Cathy. This is beautifully written. ❤️
Big Hugggggg Cathy ! Beautifully expressed. 🥰
This is so beautiful , grieving is very hard . I hope this poem give you comfort.
A great poem! Wonderfully written!
Gosh. This is beautiful. “While grief imprisons my heart”. Great line.
Sending hugs for these beautiful but sad words
Poignantly beautiful, Cathy! I hope you can find some solace in your own wonderful words. Wishing you peace!
Super!!! Excellent story!!!❤❤
This is so beautiful, Cathy! This part is especially moving: "Please take her hand and teach her how To swing upon the moon"
There is a lump in my throat and tears are in my eye. That was beautiful heartbreaking!!!💕💕