I still dream of sun-kissed bricks under bare feet
Of hot soup on the stove
Of origami books on your kitchen table
Of your splayed arms, open like a bird’s wings
Of the dimness of your house
Dark and cool and glowing—home
Flickering like a soft blue flame
Just the way I knew it
I dream of your smile
I paint it with my fingertips in my mind
And with oil pastels, too
Hands spread across the paper
Rubbing in the colors of you
Cementing the same pictures and moments
Into the fickleness of my memory
I remember you by feelings and places
By the snort of your laughter
And the warmth of your embrace
And the throbbing ache of your loss
I dream of holding you in my arms
Of hearing a word from you, a gasp of air
A rejuvenating whisper in the wind
To remind me you were here
And you were always worth knowing
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angela hepworth
Hello! I’m Angela and I enjoy writing fiction, poetry, reviews, and more. I delve into the dark, the sad, the silly, the sexy, and the stupid. Come check me out!
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full of love 💙what divine pride she must have had in you, surely it still fills your heart given a tribute such as this. it is beautiful and clearly renders a deep bond between you and your grandma. thank you for sharing, angela, these ones can be tough to write. i appreciate your relentless truth-telling 💕
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Gorgeous and. Poignant for ❤️
This is a beautiful poem, Angela ♥️ You had such a strong relationship with your grandmother; I can feel it in every piece you write for her. She'd no doubt be so touched by this tribute. Her love for you must have always been overflowing, just as your love for her is.
You have paid beautiful tribute to your grandmother many times, and you have done so each time with fresh style and sincere sentiments. I suspect that she would be proud of your work, and grateful for it.
This was so emotional and beautiful. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
Thx for following and liking and commenting! I just seen it now my sleep is crazy lately lol
Omg this made me cry, I know exactly what you mean when you say I remember you through feelings and places..I felt that very beautiful and heartbreaking ❤️ another amazing poem girl!!
Those last two lines made me cry. You’ve immortalized her within this work. Well done!!
This is a beautiful tribute to your Grandma.