Goodbye Aunt Hallie

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Goodbye my dear aunt,

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It seems I never had the chance,�

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To visit enough these years,

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When you smiled or lost tears.

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I should have found time,

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To leave these rooms of mine,

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To show my brain is not bare,

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To say I knew and cared,

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That my father was your brother,

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And there is no other�

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Like family, cousins and aunts,

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To keep in touch and dance,

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Through life, if by chance.

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For blood is the vine of the limb,

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That brings us together and then,

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Through the years keeping close,

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Dropping in to say hello.

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I know life was not easy for you,

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Hardships and sorrows you knew,

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But you weathered it with the Lord,

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And with Him, you were restored.

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I remember your love and wit,

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You were feisty and funny, and I fit-

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Sometimes within your mold,

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I was like you I have been told.

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Yesterday was the last goodbye,

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As you slept, we all cried,

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And I hope that you'll �forgive..

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That I missed your bountiful gifts,

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Of the clock that can't turn back,

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Of time that runs on track.

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Of memories lost, not made,

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Of sunshine midst the shade,

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Of warmth within the fold,

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From youth to growing old.

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And as you stand on the balcony above,�

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Looking down, I am knowing your love.

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Overall Rating

Comment By mussygal on 18-02-2012
Thank you each for your comments. My aunts all were special ladies, and this one was the last to remain. Warm wishes, Carol

Comment By sfharper on 18-02-2012
Beautiful tribute, I like how the poem adds depth to your feelings all along :) Sheri

Comment By edwardputman on 18-02-2012
Pretty. I like the addressing of your Aunt that way. It is a poem letter. Ed

Comment By maninblack1979 on 18-02-2012
Beautifully written, a very fine way to express your feelings. Well done.

Comment By indiglow on 18-02-2012
This is truly fine, Carol! I especially like the last part - from "the clock that can't turn back" - evocative of a woman I never knew, but perhaps glimpse in you. Hugs, Jana

Comment By rhumour on 18-02-2012
A very warm tribute to your aunt Carol, may she come to know it in her new residence. Hugs, Dave

Comment By larisa on 18-02-2012
Oh, my dear Carol! This poem is so beautiful! You know, even if we are from different countries, even if we haven't seen each other...but....I understand you so much. I cried reading this poem, and...I do not pretend. It is such a big sorrow to lose those who were so dear.