A Walk Alone in Falling Sunshine
In memory
A Walk Alone in Falling Sunshine
- in memory of my brother Scott
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golden leaves float downward
spiraling to soft landings
lightly touched by dribblets of rain
🫶
teardrops stain my heart,
a flattened and squared nucleus
hazel eyes speared by all the
yellow brilliance
bursting burgundy
brazen bronze
Autumn has arrived
again,
her colors blazing as I’m
walking
walking now as the final sibling,
ambling alone.
🌈
Author note: I was the youngest of four siblings, with three older brothers, spaced apart by years. The oldest brother was twelve years older, the next, seven, and Scott, the closest in age, was two and one half years older. Sadly, Scott died in late September 2024 in Tampa, FL, after hurricane Helene wrought her damage and right before Milton roared through.
Copyright © 10/14/2024 by Andrea O. Corwin
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Comments (41)
A beautiful tribute! Lovely. I'm sorry for your loss.
A poignant poem in memory of your dear brother. So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you at this really tough time.💖
Andrea, sorry I did not see this story earlier and even more sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. My heart sank by the time I got to your beautiful picture. So many hugs sent your way...especially during this holiday time. Your poem was felt.
This is very moving. My thoughts are with you.
What a loving, bittersweet tribute: sorry for your loss.
So sad to read of your loss and such a beautiful tribute and memory. Congrats on the TS.
So sorry for your loss! ❤️ I have 2 siblings that have died and I am the oldest. One from cancer and one from covid. Way too young at 53 and 48. Your photos are beautiful and your poetry is wonderful! Congratulations on the top story!💗
late here, Andi! ro very sorry for your loss! this is a beautiful and poignant tribute! congrats on the Top Story!
My best wishes for your top story. A heartfelt memory telling. So nice Andrea.
How did I miss this piece!! This was beautifully done. It must've been so hard to write about this. I'm so sorry for your loss, Andrea. Sending you lots of love and hugs💝💝💝💝 Congrats on your top story too! 🎉🥳
Deepest sympathy for your loss! Your love for your brother will always shine brightly in this beautiful poem.
So sorry ♥ October is a real pull on the heart strings for so many people. Such a beautiful and bittersweet time of year.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You've created a beautiful piece of art to honor him.
Saddened truly for your loss. I like to think that somewhere, your brother Scott's spirit connects effortlessly with the words of this poem, smiles the smile you knew, and is comforted enough for you both. Humble and sincere thoughts to you for sharing such tender moments 🕊️
Wonderful autumn words
What a truly touching and beautiful tribute, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Very touching poem! 🩷
What a wonderful poem about the beauty of an autumn day and a wonderful tribute to your brother as well!
"Ohh! How sad this is; surely, this time must have been difficult. Losing loved ones weighs heavily on the heart. But I believe, 'Consolation from someone may relieve you of that pain for a while, but this pain follows you for a lifetime.' You have written a great poem in memory of your brother. 💫💥
I know Scott is proud of you looking down. Congratulations on a well deserved top story.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
So sorry for your loss, Andrea.
So sorry for your loss, Andrea. Heartbreaking. Beautiful poem in all its sadness.🙏🏾
Beautifully written, and strongly felt, emotionwise. My heart is completely yours on your loss.
Beautiful work. Sending a big hug! I'm sorry 4 your loss!