Butterscotch Moon
By James Marshall Goff and Carolyn Devonshire
My hand
Wet with tears pouring down my face
Reaches out and finds nothing
Empty spaces where familiar voices
Once comforted me
My only hope
Is sleep, where dreams, in sketchy
Re-wind, promise a glimpse of lost
Loved ones, maybe a voice, if fleeting
Even, to soothe me
Those still with me
Look to me for strength, my motor
Memory urging me on, focusing
On the well, deep in my heart,
Cycle renews
Another beloved soul passes
Light they find
But darkness they leave behind
Grief
Hungry monster
Selfishly consumes my life
Devours all glimmers of hope
Leaving me
Destitute on a perilous plane
Mere existence
Not life as it once was
Sanity
Confronting memories, loneliness
Trek on an unbalanced bridge
Connecting life and death
Emotions purged
Shadows of yesterday surround me
Wisdom of loved ones
Permeates my thoughts
Filled
With clear vision, handed down to me
From my ancestors
Dear Jim,
ReplyDeleteIt was such a pleasure composing this poem with you. Hope we can write together again soon. Sending prayers and blessings your way. Love, Carolyn
Thanks Carolyn! our thoughts combined effortlessly! and Karen, thank you for this forum and opportunity...oh, Mom says hi! she finished her amazing memoir, filled with family photo's, recipe's, poetry and her beautiful prose! Love, jimbo
DeleteWOW! James and Carolyn
ReplyDeletewhat a breathtaking poem. A lot of different
emotions when I read this. Thank you!
Mary
An image of melancholy runs through this poem. Life is indeed a gift to be cherished. Thank you Carolyn and James.
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ranu
James and Carolyn this is what I call a masterpiece in collaboration. At the very least it was in my mind and heart as I read and recalled emotions of my own which conjoined with yours at the death of a loved one. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us. I truly appreciated the read.
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You guys, what an awesome collab that totally defines every avenue of grief expressed in a loss! Two minds really have to meld to get such an intricate write accomplished! I would absolute adore to read more of you two! What a joy that Whispers guests are frequented by such wonderful talent, in a stress-free environment such as Whispers which embraces us all......... God bless, Sheri www.poetryandbeyond.net
ReplyDeleteA wonderful co-write James and Carolyn, your poetic words blend so well together in capturing special moments in life. A lovely piece to read. Blessings always. Leokadia
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ReplyDeleteheartbreaking but very well written collaboration
Beautiful collaboration! Wow...such immense power and emotion, such intensity. I believe everyone can identify with your words. The collaboration is seamless. Well done! Kristina
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ReplyDeleteWelcome James to our poetry community! Thank you, Carolyn, for inviting him to write with you for this amazing featured poem. The emotion pours through your words in a seamless way that is so heartfelt. Best wishes to both of you in your writing journeys.
Blessings,
Karen
Thought-provoker. Very moving and touching. Nice collaboration, James and Carolyn. Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings!
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This is poignantly sad yet reminds us of the wisdom that stays with us when we lose our loved ones. It is truly beautiful.
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Dear Carolyn and Jim,
ReplyDeleteA beautifully written heartfelt poem on loss. You two did a great collaboration together it so well done thank you for sharing it with us.
Sandra
Thank you all for heartfelt comments....jimbo
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