Ode to Friends Lost

 

Ode to Friends Lost

 It is fairly safe to say that we have all experienced some sort of loss in our lives. Whether it was a friend or family member, it certainly leaves the very same emotional sting. A year ago I experienced that sting first hand when I lost a very close friend. The loss was very hard for me to take. Since that time I have found it extremely hard to grieve as my life has taken me on an amazingly difficult journey over the last year.

The 1 year anniversary of her passing was a few days ago and I know nothing more today than I did then. I do know that she is on my mind all the time. At times I really feel like she is out there looking back at all of us and smiling. I remember taking some photographs of this beautiful Red sunset around Thanks Giving. Among the fluffy red clouds, I thought I saw her. I shot a photograph of the clouds and began to let my mind dance with a pencil across my page and at the end I was left with a poem dedicated to a very important person in my life.

So to all who have experienced loss and have wondered of loved ones passed I remind you that all who have passed live on in us. Through our thoughts and memories we help keep them with us always.
Erinn,
You will never be forgotten. I don’t believe I could forget you if I tried. Your vibrant beauty and all too familiar dispositions will be missed always.

 

Lady in Red
By: Jason Byrd

Lady oh Lady
How are you up there
Your soft, subtle curves
Your flowing red hair

Lady oh Lady
Do you dream of me
Or slumber so softly
So soundly carefree

Lady oh Lady
Who knew that a storm
Contained such a beauty
So vibrant and warm

Lady oh Lady
Please wait for me there
Until I may join you
And bask in your glare

Lady oh lady
Embodies a dream
Infiltrated my mind
And forced me to see
That…..

Lady oh lady
I’m under your spell
Your glorious secrets
I never shall tell

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