That Song

Gold cherry

By hudsonmoon

Sat, 03 Mar 2018
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18 comments
 

We sang him that song

till his heart 

stopped beating.

 

‘In my life

I love you more. . .’

 

My wife

his fiancé

and I

 

Hovering over him

like weary surgeons

looking for vital signs.

 

Was that a smile?

Does he hear?

Does he know?

 

We sang that song

just weeks before

To he and his girl.

 

A surprise proposal.

The Hernshead at

Central Park.

 

Cheery-eyed then.

Glassy-eyed now.

Saying goodbye.

 

Till his heart

stopped beating.

 

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Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

They say hearing is the last thing to go. I remember watching the video of the first time - sent you a hug then, and here's another one xx

 

Submitted by gletherby on

Beautiful and haunting hudsonmoon. Gayle

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

What a powerful moment, sharing it takes us there.  Thinking of you and your family. x

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I too hope he heard your song. Such a tender caring moment shared is very sad but also emotionally special.

I was at my dad's bedside when he took his last breath, we played, Enya's:  'Paint The Sky With Stars.' to him, I'm sure he heard, as Enya was one of his favorite singers.

Nice tribute and thinking of you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Big hugs, Rich.  He would be proud of the way you make beauty out of sadness.  x

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

Thanks for all the lovely comments on this. It's the sort of thing that gets whispered in your ear when you least expect it. Like a sad gift. Welcome, but sad just the same. I find myself feeling better when I get it out. Like a good cry. And you've all been there, I'm sure. This is just me just me trying to make sense of the senseless. Love to all.

Rich x

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

This heartbreaking piece will mean a great deal to many - so do share.  It's our facebook and twitter pick of the day.

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

Many thanks for the honors P.S.  

Rich xx

 

Submitted by mickleinapickle on

Sad and wonderful piece.

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

Thank you, Shackleton. Appreciate you’re reading.

Rich

 

Submitted by torscot on

Hello Rich.  The above comments have said it all for me.

I recall another video you shared with us sometime back, may have been a photo?   

Hernshead with you and family walking along, perhaps you can send all the page.

And plans for a memory quilt.?  A another beautiful memory to cherish.

Best wishes

 

 

torscot

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

 Thanks for the nice comments, torscot. There was a video that is on my page somewhere. And we eventually did have a memory quilt made of his t shirts. The company we sent them to did a wonderful job with it.  I thank you for remembering. Cheers. I’ll get a photo and post it somewhere. 

Rich

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

A very loving poem xx

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

Hello, old friend. Always nice to see your name pop up. We ought to do a song together some time.

Rich xx

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

yessmiley

Submitted by seashore on

As you know, I share your pain x

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I'm sorry, I don't know what to say about this that does not sound trite. I've read it lots of times and every time find it more moving

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

thank you, Di. It's a bit difficult going back there sometimes, but when I hear that voice in my head I go with it. Thanks for reading this and for your lovely comment.

Rich