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I’m here again today
In this place
I thought I had locked the door
But the latch opens easily
The hinges, silent
Surfaces once covered with dust
Washed clean by memories
That are flooding back
A blue wave
Makes everything sparkling and painful
The moss that had grown over the sharp edges to protect me
Is gone
An old radio in the corner plays a familiar song I don’t want to hear
And there you are
Smiling at me
Exactly the same
Frozen in time
Forever beautiful
How can it be that you’re still here?
Polishing the patina
Sanding the rust
In this place
This unforgotten room in my heart.
~Melissa Placzek
(for Dan 1971-1987)
Beautiful! Such a sweet reminder of a loved one! And it brought tears to my eyes my friend. Your sorrow is my sorrow. Lots of love and hugs!
Thanks my sweet friend. This is the same boy I wrote about in my post for your “sacred place” feature. he’s always in my heart 🙂
xoxo,
~Meliss
words fail me… xoxoxo
Michele, my best friend Dan was in a motorcycle accident in 1987. He was in a coma for a week and passed away. I was 16 when this happened, but I still miss him. xoxo
I’m so sorry for your loss. Poignant poem and the jar is the sweetest gift ever. Angel blessings for you*~*~*~*~and Dan*~*
xoxo Pam. Love ~M