Nicki

[Benjamin]

I put on my friendliest face
and lightly asked questions
that had to be answered
by a felt-tipped pen
scrawling on plastic slate

each visit marked decline
yet the once vibrant person
whose selflessness humbles me
smiled with a thumbs up
as we exchanged words

I shall weep at home
recall her love of all life
friendship warmth and humour
and then... I shall smile.

[Benjamin]

For a dear friend with Motor Neurone Disease who died peacefully at 2. 40am Today.

[badger11]

Uplifting and warm

 

take care

 

 

[fdelano]

You'll always have her with you my friend. A lovely tribute.

[Tinker]

Benjamin, I am so sorry for your loss. This poem is quite beautiful, she must have been very special to inspire such a lovely tribute.

 

~~Tink

[dr_con]

Absolutely touching. Thank you for sharing your warm remembrance.

 

Juris

[Benjamin]

Thanks to all for your responses. She was a schoolteacher of Polish descent.. one who affected positively all of those with whom she had contact. My family and I were privileged to have her friendship for more than 30 years.

[dcmarti1]

A medieval German mystic once said, "If the only prayer you can utter is 'Thank you', it is enough."

 

I shall weep at home

 

THAT is enough. My sympathies to her family and yours.

[douglas]

really poignant and beautiful.

[dansalinger]

very nice piece...peaceful and melancholy