Never Ending Rain by Kristi Maxim
Twenty one years ago, my big brother moved away
for good, away from this life. It was a hard lost for all those who were close
to him, being only 21 years old myself, he was always there to give advice, to
lend his wisdom in almost any and all situations, he was the renaissance man.
His
memory is survived by my nieces, nephew, sister-in-law and our dear mother. In
loving memory of Winston who left but will never be forgotten - Gone too soon!
You had to go and that is understood.
Things just weren't right here for you.
The feeling you have given me
Has left me alone, standing alone.
I'm almost certain that you can see.
During your absence it has given me time
To think of ways I can escape this.
To run away from the pain.
Nothing ever seems to work
It's almost like a never ending rain.
With you there and me here standing alone
I worry for the day to come
The day when we are further apart
You won't be there in the coming week month year,
To help me through things, but you'll be in my heart.
There is also a fear of being detached,
Of being separate for so long.
We have progressed through the years.
The times we have shared merely brightened my day
And now all I can do is shed the tears.
The hurt that I am feeling right now,
I know that you can feel it inside.
But I want you to remember that once it's through,
You'll always be my big brother,
Someone whom I will forever look up to.
Thanks to Kristi Maxim for helping me to salute
my big brother.
Winston (1950-1991)
What an amazing tribute to my beloved Uncle Winston. I can't believe it's been 21 years.
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Hey Nicole, how art thou...? Still hoping to meet the rest of the family soon especially the little one. Be good!
ReplyDeleteI just read the blog and just as I thought it made me cry!!! An amazing tribute for an amazing man!! the man who I called Daddy!! I remember so many things ....drives to the country in that red ford escort, evenings watching him playing dominoes with big lloyd little lloyd and uncle neville...... him preparing lunch..... the famous bologna sandwhich, sweet biscuits and a fruit in our lunch pans....lisa michelle and nicky!! and of course milk..... especially cherry milk
ReplyDeleteHe was perhaps the most patient person I have ever met especially with me who has always been challenged at mathematics and most importantly he allowed me to be me...... this ultimately may account for me being single because I am still hoping to find someone to accept me for me.
Daddy your missed!
L, it was hard for me to write and it took me forever to share because I felt it would have had that effect. Thanks for sharing your inner thoughts, I am still building the courage to tag Michelle and Marc, funny they say time heals everything but maybe some wounds just never heal.
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