Last Commented Loss / Death Poems (1,049)

I remember when you first opened to come to the poets corner
we welcomed you
a momentary scary time of writing poetry

you were and are just amazing
you had your'e way and full of love
goodness
with the Lord in your soul
hesitant you went then stride by stride
you were who you are

I loved you Cafe
you knew that

for all your'e open blesses
you wrote with such passion and
fell so sweetly into
dam right!

the caring sweet soul that
stood fast
cool
funny
and True

time leaves us
yet the sun as you say will shine
and there you are

warming my back
being who you are

just a beautiful day

Thank you my dear sweet man

you spread the love

the life
the togetherness with
the Lord
Welcome Home

Love Sophie

'Twas back in '83 or so
When rock music was my life
A sheila named Chrissie Amphlett
Lit up in tartan strife

A raunchy rock goddess
With a sultry undertone
Her energy was addictive
Never to be alone

She raised the roof you see
And brought the house down
In a mesmerising performance
That engaged a smiling frown

Delightfully wicked
In a seductive sort of way
Her charms were alluring
Her music her play

"I'll make you happy "
" Victoria " to name just a few
The 'Divinyls 'led by Chrissie
A different point of view

Thanks for the memories
Thanks for the times
Thanks for the music
An era of sublime.......

Walking the tightrope,
Was so easy,
The balances were tuned,
Muscles as tight as a crossbow,
The rope was broad,
And no wind blew.
I could defy gravity,
In the strength of youth,
I was invincible,
Shielded from harm,
By luck and self belief.
But now the body rebels,
I walk in the shadows,
Knowing despite an entrenched will,
Body clocks tick to their own tune.
The ropes are thinner now,
The wind sways in all directions.
Yes, there is bravado,
It keeps us alive.
That safety net,
Is tenuously tied,
Maybe there might not be a happy landing.
The shadows grow longer,
As the bright sun of yesterday, sets.
I’ve been here before,
But sooner or later the fall will come,
Into the darkness,
Into that great abyss,
Into the world of shadows.

I was green as green can be
Thirsty, tired, lost! Trying to find my way
Running, hiding from the ghosts that lurk
Within the dark forests of my soul and mind!

I plunged myself into a river so cold
Icy waters numbed my heart
With eyes closed, my hands unfold
I prayed for a place where there’s respite!

Distant sounds of laughter opened my eyes
The lush but ghostly forest now far behind
Formidable Castle loomed right in front
Its massive door ajar; so easy to find!

I mustered all strength and courage
In front of the guards, no words came out
My energy waning I gasped and said
Will you sirs let me in or will you let me die?

The guards towered over me! Frightened, I was!
Not so tall, not at all dark but definitely handsome;
“Come my lady, they said; it’s warm inside!
Our castle is your Castle now”’ they chimed!

Inside the courtyard were people of all colours, shapes, sizes!
Wearing a smile; waving, nodding saying Hi! Others quite shy!
Holding notebooks and gizmos and gadgets galore
I felt home in no time; and soon the King of Poets land stopped by!

Voila! Our self-appointed King, the guards gestured
Cafetwo2010 my lady! I am the King of Poets’ Castle
A castle I purposely built for all poets to reside and recover!
“Do you write?” he asked. I can’t your Highness but I can be a storyteller

Well, well; you came to the right place my lady!
You’ll be writing in no time!
My knights will protect you;
You now have a place to come home to

Days turned to years! I learnt the King loves organizing ball dances!
Where his Knights would make sure everyone’s invited
Filling the castle’s courtyard with poets from all walks of life!
Dancing; yodelling, reciting, writing; party goes on and on for days!

I saw a King with a kind heart; his love of his Creator shining bright
He had the knack of saving damsels in distress or not!
Inspiring them to believe in themselves, being kind to one another
Making them the lyrics of his songs and subjects of his poetry!

A tribute here, there, everywhere; a challenge now and then
A heartfelt message or two; making others lighten up!
He said he has magical skills; did he have a magic wand?
I could use that now to see if I could bring him back!

Years rolled, I got to know a few residents, some became mentors, friends!
Like Elo the quiet one who was knighted by the Great King Café
A bright young lad who called himself PM1; A lady named
Happygolucky; erudite Socrates as his name suggests.

There was a lad called Morgen90210; an academic called McDuff
A gentleman named Bill; a lady Odette I can recall and so is Redex
The others hailed from America like lindsyjones, madtat; gnj4u;
McCradloff; my brothers Candykid and jesse to name just a few

There were other decent people from the land of Kangaroos
I crossed the ditch to be with one of them and I’m still here!
Far away places brought poets like Marikia. Some have moved
to other places like myself, I can think of Scatlyn and Paloma!

But none inspired me more than the King of the Castle himself
Creating a non-denominational Castle; always welcoming new ones
When it’s miserable outside; he’ll concoct words that made us laugh!
He will secretly send a message or two just to cheer you up!

He did live up to his royal name; never looking down on anyone
Except me maybe because I’m not even five foot one.
So to Cafetwo2010; for an awesome poem-filled seven years
Thank you for blessing us with your wit; kindness, courage; humility!

You are a special and unique poet to us all;
It’s been a joy to have met you here!
Take your well-deserved, restful sleep until we meet again!

There was a time when I entered these Elysium fields,
Of the poetic,
Yes I strutted and fretted on the poetic stage,
And met in this crazy nether world, like minded people,
Who were happy to challenge and create,
Or simply amuse.
Jim was one.
We never got really close but it wasn't difficult,
To see he was a gentleman,
A live wire with an amazing repertoire.
I'm deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
It's like all larger than life people,
You think they will last forever.
Yes, we have to be philosophic,
Or fatalistic,
Or a believer in faith,
And certainly Café, our much beloved Café,
Strutted his hour upon the stage,
And now will be heard no more.
But those still here,
Will remember and ponder,
With thoughts indelibly printed,
Of the man with the cocky baseball cap,
And the backwoodsman's sense of humour,
You've found peace now,
Life's fitful fever has run its course,
And now you can truly join,
A poetic universe.

SINGLE…
Single to hold single to write
single to live ,single to type
single to eat to sleep to bear
to wake up alone with whom to share?
Single to breath single to scare
single to carry,single to bed
And single moment of despair
has single echo in the air..
And how to write how to sing
a single melody of me? if single life
does persists?and single people go to sleep?
And you and me we often dream to live
beyond that single been...

Today, with tears he left me for the last time
Yesterday if he did, I’d have to live with unsaid goodbyes
The past more than four years went through my mind
Nit-picking all those times, finding answers to my why’s

A life lived for others who cared, maybe even loved
Life's demands and priorities tie people down
His days lived alone in his small and quiet world
Devoid of human connection, most days on his own!

Four years ago, we met and our feelings seemed mutual
A warm welcoming sight, in a short coat of warm brown
Smiled so much he drooled all over me, much to my chagrin!
Warmed up to him, I simply couldn't keep my frown!

On days I’m alone and lonely at home; he always dropped by
Caressing my legs asking why, what’s the matter now?
I’ll share with him what I have; I feel it’s always worthwhile
He’ll take what I give, he’ll ask for more then take a bow!

I wonder next time when I work in the garden or water our plants
Who’s gonna come walking around making funny sounds?
Will I see pebbles all over the driveway, will I be upset, cross?
The tears I shed today; a proof a good friend lost!

But am I sad because he’s gone forever from my life?
Or is it more guilt than sadness that’s brewing inside?
I could have done more, I could have love him more
I wore the love inside; allowed contempt to let it hide.

Still I hope this bit of nature I have built around us
Gave him moments of fun instead of just pure glum
Under the banana palms with its broad long leaves
He’s spent days of endless summer hiding from the sun

He has dug the garden beds more times than I ever had
Chasing butterflies and dragon flies all year round
Sleeping next to fragrant flowers in autumn months
Rolling on a sprays of summer colours covering the grounds

Coming home, an orchid flower trashed I'd find
A crafty mind would have thought and planned
To pick the ones with buds about to open and shine
Yet confronted, the look in his eyes says “see it’s gone?”

Feeling ignored; he never failed to make it known
He had the knack of picking my prized, favourite plants
Or making sure he gets more attention than me from my husband
He knew he deserved so much more from these hard-working hands

The silence in this home will echo in his absence.
The Love, Friendship, Company he gave without measure
Leaves a pain in my heart I don’t really understand
Bu I know, I was blessed with four years of memories to treasure!

No more will you have to sit at home alone
Waiting intently for attention that's been largely unknown
No more will you have to suffer in the heat
Searching for the cool was always such a feat
No more will you have to bump into things around
Your vision impaired left an awful sound
No more will you have to join the chorus at night
The difference in your tones raised awareness of your fright
No more will you have too scamper from the noise
The fireworks above did nothing for your poise
No more will you have to be chained when visitors came
Your size and boisterous nature did ponder on their sane
No more will you suffer no more at all
Your time has come to leave this world 'Tis better in the fall
And although I've failed along the way to be the best that I can
My memory of you is always in the plan
You helped me through the hardest years
With a lick and wag of tail
Been there right by my side
When no wind left in my sail
You let me know no matter what
That you were alway there
Regardless of your disposition
You always had love to share ..............

Farewell Cafe under
seagull skys
With your umbrella
tables, and boardwalk
fries
Farewell to the girl
with sand in her toes
To beachballs and cokes
and sunburn nose
Farewell Cafe to your
neon lights flashing
electric colors on
boardwalk nights
Farewell Cafe to your
menu of love for mine
was taken..to angels
above~

I woke up in tears
Theres no way your gonna walk down those stairs
Doesn't matter how many prayers I
pray
Your're in a place where there's no
pain
I cry so hard that
Every part of my body
hurts
I miss you so much