a Christmas passing
travelling home on Christmas Day
full hearts and bellies straining
bush teeming on either side
of this glistening snake of humanity
from the front seat a few sighs
and then the benevolent curtain of rain parts
to let Great Uncle Tommy pass
through
*On Christmas Day last year my great Uncle Tommy passed away whilst driving home after a day spent celebrating with family and friends. This poem was first published on Justin Lowe’s excellent site, Bluepepper.
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Have my condolences Michele, may your uncle rest in peace (in return). A lovely tribute…
Thank you, Tanyeno x
Absolutely… <3
Have my condolences Michele, may your uncle rest in peace (in return). A lovely tribute…
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Thank you, Tanyeno x
Absolutely… <3
What a beautiful poem, Michele, and very full of life. Closing with those grace-filled, stunning words and image:
“..and then the benevolent curtain of rain parts
to let Great Uncle Tommy pass
through.”
Big hugs to you….
What a beautiful poem, Michele, and very full of life. Closing with those grace-filled, stunning words and image:
“..and then the benevolent curtain of rain parts
to let Great Uncle Tommy pass
through.”
Big hugs to you….
So quiet and lovely, Michele.
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Thanks Penelope – I wanted this poem to enter and leave the page quietly, without fanfare (a little like my uncle!), so I appreciate your feedback.
I’m sorry for the loss of your uncle, Michele. He inspired a lovely poem. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you, Thomas, much appreciated.
I’m sorry for the loss of your uncle, Michele. He inspired a lovely poem. Thank you for sharing it.
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Thank you, Thomas, much appreciated.
Your uncle poetically immortalized. Well done Michele.
Your uncle poetically immortalized. Well done Michele.
What a beautiful way to capture his passing–and the timeless reminder to celebrate with those we love while we can.
Thank you, Michael.
What a beautiful way to capture his passing–and the timeless reminder to celebrate with those we love while we can.
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Thank you, Michael.