What do I say
When she still sees him
Talks to him
Smells him
In the middle of the night?
The same thing I would say
To the Fawn
Who lost his Doe
Or the mother
Who lost her infant
Or the daughter of
The Chinese Elm
I say
Walk on
To the living
Walk to the right
Walk into the dust
Walk towards the dark
But,
Remember
To cover your eyes
© 2011
The Juice Bar 
Vicki, extraordinary work, extraordinary poet, brava my friend 🙂
Cried in the coffee bean line when I read this…cover your eyes…
Vicki,
What a powerful poem. I’ll always remember this message.
Love you,
Roz
I heard it in class, but didn’t truly hear it until now. Amazing, powerful, connected. Good job, my friend.
xoxox
I am so touched by your poem and it is so meaningful right now. A dear friend has just lost her daughter in a freak accident. A mother, a wife, a daughter, a lover of life. Gone in one second as she was rescuing a dog and a driver hit her on the sidewalk.
Everyone is feeling such sadness and your words were a reminder of what we all must do after such a loss. Walk on.
Thanks Vicki.
With much love, Karen
I’m not sure Karen could said it better. This is gem!
They say never cross a line…… ‘But remember to close your eyes’ is one hell of line you are stepping on Karen!
Vicki,
Your poem is soulful and heartfelt.
Your message will remain with me,
clear as a church bell.
Thanks!
Maxine