Dusky Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 My Dear Friends,I have been noting that there are many new members on here who have recently lost there spouse/partner/mate. Many of you know me but some of the new folks do not. Although I have continued to read the posts by so many of you I have been busy moving and involved with the editing and publishing of the book I have recently written.The reason I am writing today is to share a poem with you. Its one of many I wrote in conjunction with the book I have written. It was actually the last poem I wrote – back in January of this year. It will appear in my book as one of my closing pieces of poetry – and – it will appear in the Fountain Hills Arizona newspaper the last week in July to mark the 2-year anniversary of my losing Jack.I felt perhaps that this piece of poetry might help those who are experiencing the painful emotions of recently losing their partner. Some of you may have seen this poem before – but for those of you who are new to this site – I present it once again for you.Here is my poem – called “Memories of Green” – as time passes the memories and remembering your loved one will sustain you.“Memories Of Green”A killing frost - fell on the groundIt took away life - all aroundGreen and fresh - what I recallLiving breathing plants - so tallRemember how the sun would shineHow the rain would feed the vinesRemember how it was all smallAnd how it all grew into tallAnd then the killing frost arrivedWith mighty force - and deadly strideIt took away life – all aroundAs dusty white - fell on the groundDeath becomes what can be seenBut I have “Memories Of Green”And so it is with cancers march Just like the frost – a molten starchIt takes away all life aroundIt spreads and chocks - and turns life brownRemember how - the sun would shineHow love became - the story lineRemember how - we grew from smallAnd how – we grew from small to tallLife is like the frost we seeIt sometimes kills the beautyAnd underneath the killing frostAre memories of all that’s lost Death becomes what can be seenBut I have “Memories Of Green”When frost has taken life from youErased and snatched what you grewRemember how the sun would shineHow the rain would feed the vinesDeath becomes what can be seenBut you have “Memories Of Green”My best to you all,John – Dusky is my handle on hereLove you Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpodesta Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Dusky,Thanks for sharing that with us. Wow, almost 2 years it is so hard to believe. It seem like yesterday you were coming up on the one year mark. I am sure I have said this in the past,but I will say it again, thank you for verything you have posted, you were one of the first to respond to me while I was is such despair your words of kindness and understanding will always be with me.Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Derek,Thank you for your kind words. You remian one of the most articulate individuals to grace this site = and I am greatful for your freindship and all the other kind members of this site.Peace,John - Dusky is my handle on here.Love you Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Thank you for sharing your poem with us. His love will continue to sustain me in the long lonely days ahead..and will always keep with me all our 'memories of green'.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Thank you for sharing that poem with us. I have missed your posts, it is good to hear from you again. You changed my life...once I was very black and white, very conservative, very rigid. What's neat is seeing that change pass on to my son, who was the way we raised him, I now find him to be more understanding, more full of grace, more compassionate. I have shared you and Jack's love with him and my daughter and it has meant much to us. I count it a privilege to have "met" you on this site. You will always be special to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess22 Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 HI DuskyThanks for sharing that with us. I am one of the new members and I have to say, it has been really comforting to read other peoples messages and the support is really good.ThanksJessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Jessica and Lyn,Although I am sorry for your loss, I am grateful that you have found this site. It is a wonderful place. Here is one place you can find some true comfort among those who share the same pain.KayC,What can I say to you – you sweet sweet woman. You have been with me since the first day I joined this site. You have made my day. When I see in black and white – in written form – that eyes that once could only see two shades now sees so much more – so much color. You made me feel very special today.All this talk about seeing life in black and white – and just the ability to “see” reminds me once again of Jacks illness and how he endured blindness throughout his 10-month illness. Therefore – in honor of you my sweet KayC – here is one of my poems – which deals with sight – what was lost – and what was eventually found – “just after life”. It speaks well to the “color” of Jacks life and the colors of life that I was able to share with you. Here it is:“Once Again See Me”I knew I saw you resting there - all cuddled up and warmI knew you were in blankets - seeking comfort from the stormI knew you called my name – and I answered each request I knew my patience sometimes - was not always quite the bestI knew that overall - I tried to be there for your callI knew and hoped that somehow – I could change just what I sawI knew what you did - and how you tried to stayed the courseI knew and marveled at your patience – iron will - and forceBut the only hope I had – was one that would not beFor your brown eyes to open up - and – “Once Again See Me”I knew you put your fork in hand – and move it toward your faceI knew it sometimes missed its mark – but you did it all with graceI knew I could not change - one single thing that you enduredI knew regardless of my wish - there would not be a cureI knew you struggled daily - seeing only darkened spaceI knew you tried to place your cup - back in its proper placeI knew I could not help you see the colors in your life I knew regardless of my hope – you’d see - just afterlifeThe only hope I had – was one that would not beFor your brown eyes to open up - and – “Once Again See Me”I knew our walks together - would last just a short time moreI knew that cancers deadly march - was knocking at your doorI knew the visions that you saw - were real - just to youI knew the vision of me here - without you - were true toI knew you could not see me as you drew your final breathI knew yours were just images of memories in your headI knew I could not help you see the colors in your life I knew regardless of my hope – you’d see - just afterlifeI know my hardest memory - was the one that found you blindI know I could not change it all – regardless of the timeI know I could not help you - see the colors in your life I know regardless of my hope – you’d see - just afterlifeThe only hope I had – was one that is to beNow - your brown eyes open wide - and – “Once Again See Me”John - Dusky is my handle on hereLove You Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Dusky,Thank you for sharing that. You are a big man in my eyes. You have enriched not only my life, but everyone who has encountered you in any form. You and Jack were so fortunate to have shared life together...that is the greatest honor, that we choose to impart the gift of sharing life with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallyn Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Dusky,That is touching poem, true to life...Blessings,William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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