‘The Crypt . . . Pen – WHB 2020

In Memoriam

In the crypt
Which is my mind
Lie the tombs
Of those I’ve known
Entrenched within
Each treasured niche
Embalmed in memory
And swathed in love alone

Wife and parents
Beloved friends
Lost loves and lovers
All met their ends
Before I had
a chance to say
I’ll love you till
My dying day

There they now lie
In peace while I
Guard their memories
With a sigh
And rarely lift
Their coffin lid
Remind myself
Of what they did
Of what they once
Had meant to me

For only the blind
Can truly see

8 thoughts on “In Memoriam”

So poignant

LikeLiked by 1 person

Roland's Ragbag on April 1, 2020 at 5:56 pm said:

Thanks, Derrick. I must snap out of this mordant phase I seem to be suffering.

LikeLiked by 1 person
- derrickjknight on April 1, 2020 at 6:35 pm said:
  
  Writing will help
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
- Roland's Ragbag on April 1, 2020 at 9:03 pm said:
  
  I’m hoping so.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person

This beautiful poem is also a praise to those you loved and who loved you. By keeping all this richness alive you will also find courage to lift your eyes and follow their steps. To give
light and love.
You know as well as me that dark and light goes alongside each other.

miriam

LikeLiked by 1 person

Roland's Ragbag on April 2, 2020 at 11:05 am said:

Thank you, Miriam. The chiaroscuro effect artists call it.

LikeLiked by 1 person
- delphini510 on April 2, 2020 at 12:51 pm said:
  
  I am happy to have learnt the full meaning of a new word. Read it up now and
  feel I use this effect frequently without knowing.
  Famoused painters e.g. Leonardo da Vinci were mentioned.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
- Roland's Ragbag on April 2, 2020 at 1:13 pm said:
  
  Caravaggio also used this technique.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person

Comments are closed.

In Memoriam

Share this:

Like this:

Related

8 thoughts on “In Memoriam”