some say we return to stars
light returning to source
but I won’t say it to you
as your child left too soon
instead I’ll focus on moonlight
grief rippling across the land
a sliver of silver beside Venus
how small words feel now
once he pulled my giggly son
across a green lawn over and over
“you can stop anytime,” I said
he shrugged, “but he’s so happy”
some say we will meet again
across the rainbow bridge
but I won’t say it to you
as your boy left too soon
*Dedicated to my aunty Nel and my cousin Josh. I wish I could be there today to celebrate his life with you. He will be greatly missed. I love you all.
This is so touching, Bridgette ~ a gorgeous tribute. I’m sorry for your loss.
Much love,
David
Thank you so much. It’s been a rough time for the family.
😢 😢 😢
What a wonderful tribute. Your poem gave me tears.
Thank you. It’s hard to lose someone so suddenly.
Beautiful tribute 🌷🤝
Thank you so much.
There is sweetness in your sorrow. A beautiful testament of a life cut short and a family’s tragedy.
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it so much.
You are welcome
A very moving and touching poem Bridgette. 🌷
Thank you very much, Michael.
You’re most welcome, Bridgette.
Sorry to read of your family’s loss. Beautiful poem, Bridgette.
Thank you, Michele. I appreciate the love.
💗💗💗
Touching poem. Beautiful tribute, Bridgette. I really emotional still.
I greatly appreciate your kindness.
Thanks, Bridgette 👏.
So sorry for your loss. Beautiful tribute.
Thank you so much, Sheryl. I appreciate the kindness.
Makes my heart ache for your family.
Thank you, Nicole. My heart just breaks for his children.
This poem is so beautiful and heart-tugging, Bridgette. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. ❤️
Thank you very much, Lauren. Your kindness is always appreciated.
So very sorry for your loss, Bridgette. What a beautiful poem from the heart. 💞
Thanks for the kind words, Dawn.
Beautiful, heartfelt poem ~ so very sorry for this loss in your family Bridgette 💗
Very kind of you to say. Thank you.
Boy, I sure liked that one! Focused. Forceful. Mmm-hmmm…
Thanks! I really appreciate that.
Beautiful, heartfelt tribute, Bridgette. ❤️
Thank you so much!
This really hits home—mountains help heal lost souls.
Beautifully said and I’m sending you a hug in return. Thank you.
I’m sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful and poignant tribute.
What a tender and heartbreaking poem. Its quiet restraint makes it all the more powerful. Rather than offering easy comforts, it honors the rawness of a grief that words can scarcely touch.
I was especially moved by the lines, “but I won’t say it to you / as your child left too soon.” There is such compassion in acknowledging that some losses resist explanation and that presence can be more meaningful than platitudes.
Thank you. A lot of my poetry comes almost as a reflex, when feelings get so big I have no other way to express them. I’m embarking on a new poetry project starting July 1st and will be interesting to see what happens when I show up for the words every day for 100 days.