this is a tree in Vesta’s yard. It says so much about her.
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I will observe your passing as you would have me do

I will . . .

look to the heavens

look to the sun

gaze on the moon and the stars on the clear black night

glory in the flight of the eagle, warring with the raven over a dripping salmon

pull my loved ones closer to me and hug them with all my might

shout your name to the winds from the bluff

whisper your name to my aching heart

I will miss you, my Sister-Friend
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Trifecta’s challenge this week is to use the word OBSERVE in its third definition:

to celebrate or solemnize (as a ceremony or festival) in a customary or accepted way

I received a call yesterday that a dear friend had passed away from a brain aneurysm. We lost her twin last November. Vesta was a mentor to me – a sister-friend to me. She loved me, admonished me, challenged me, LOVED me. I will miss her greatly.

15 responses

  1. vew says:

    Perfect!

  2. Tara R. says:

    That was so beautiful. A touching eulogy to a beloved friend. I am so sorry for your loss.

  3. Sorry to hear of your loss but this is so befitting a good bye.

  4. This is beautiful and touching and tender and moving and full of love, admiration, and respect. What a wonderful piece this is. Wow. I love this. Makes me want to cry, almost. What stark, tender beauty is contained within these spare, loving words.

  5. Frelle says:

    what a wonderful tribute. Thank you for the introduction!

  6. Beautifully written and poignant! I enjoy your work!

  7. Diane Turner says:

    Beautifully written tribute. Good use of the prompt.

  8. Diane Rawn says:

    Very beautiful

  9. Mel says:

    This is so elegant. What a way to observe her passing. Absolutely perfect!

  10. Gene says:

    When she is in your heart and mind like this, she is never truely gone.

    Beautiful

  11. kgwaite says:

    I’m sorry for your loss. Beautifully written piece, a loving tribute. Thanks for reminding me of what’s most important in this world.

  12. Tamyka Bell says:

    Incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  13. Jester Queen says:

    I’ve seen a couple of these prompts where you solemnized a loss or painful moment in poetry. Well done. I’m so sorry for your loss of two good friends!

  14. Trifecta says:

    Thank you for joining up this week. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I have goosebumps from your tribute to her. I think the best we can all do is hope that when our time comes, we have one friend who wants to shout our names to the wind. Touching.

  15. Rachael says:

    I think your friend would love this, it is a beautiful way to observe her passing.

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