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This is for you, Dee….
Beside the bed, her sneakers lay
There are no feet in them, today
Leggings and blouses, tucked away
Never again to be worn
Earrings and bracelets, laid aside
Into their boxes, to safely abide
Worn with elegance, flair, and pride
No longer do they adorn
Photos, in an album, bent
Pictures of the one who meant
So very much, is now absent
Leaving her family, forlorn
Little reminders, around us dance
To catch a glimpse, perhaps, perchance
Of her spirit, one last glance
She would not want us to mourn
Instead, to remember a giving heart
A lover of opera, and collectible art
The happier times, of which we were part
For into her world, we were born
Authors Note: The picture above, from left to right is, my Aunt Dee, my Nana, my Mom, and that’s me in the front, taken mid to late 60’s. I grew up with Dee, as we are only 10 years apart, and because of that, I considered her my sister, but I am an only child. We shared each other’s mother, my Mom raising Dee, my Nana raising me. It was a strong bond between four females that remains today. I wrote this while thinking of all the good times Dee & I had as kids, and how close we are today, because of Rose and Madalyn. I know my Mom would want us to celebrate her life, and not to mourn, for into her world, we were lovingly born. ❤
I may have shared with you previously, but my middle name is Dee… after my grandfather, who was also a writer.
I’m so sorry for your loss, my friend! Prayers and hugs..
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Ah, I did not know that, and now I do. 🙂 Thank you so much, my friend. ❤
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Your poem really captures the feeling of being left with markers of a life, the person having passed on. I had an Aunt Dee also (my father’s youngest sister) who lived with us as one of the sisters.
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Thank you, my friend. I am still struggling with all of this, hence, not being here nor writing. Somehow, I think we all have an Aunt Dee in our lives. ❤
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Yes. Glad you are taking care of yourself. I might have to pull back for a bit too. Life!
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Please do take care of you!! ❤
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Bless you, Dorinda!
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Beautiful Dorinda. So sorry for your loss. Sending love your way… ❤
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Thank you very much, Julie. ❤
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Amen! ❤️
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❤
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Lovely …
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Thank you, Michael.
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Beautiful poem and tribute! I loved the rhyming
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Thank you very much. 🙂
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Beautiful thoughts, exuding loving memories. Thanks for sharing Dorinda.
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Thank you very much, Balroop. 🙂
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