Wednesday, August 20, 2025

RESTLESS (6)

 "Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with their hearts and souls, there is no such thing as separation." Rumi

seasons change
people come and go
we see obituaries 
of people we know
death creeps in 
even if we take it slow
there are feelings 
that we can’t forego

distance obscures 
what we really feel
we deny the guilt 
that we can’t conceal
we wish for more time 
but it’s a done deal
when a proof appears 
we know it is for real

our time will come 
and that’s a certainty
when and how 
that is the mystery
calming demise 
or a dreadful tragedy?
anguish will take over 
to a varying degree

we turned back the clock 
and dwell in the past
memories revisited 
while we silently asked
was there a better way 
to make a moment last
before we realize
time has gone too fast

we then found comfort 
for thinking we’re not alone
we all have our struggles 
as we find our way home
separation is imminent 
but we need to move on
even if the pain is agonizing 
and the cure still unknown

RMP
04-18-25
Winnipeg MB Canada