The Lady in Bed Six

Cherry

By Silver Spun Sand

Mon, 06 Aug 2012
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13 comments
 

A light breeze
wafted the first rain,
and the bells
of a church
in the middle distance;

the setting sun
daubing roses
on her cheeks.

People drifted
in and out...
smoothing sheets –
frowning
at charts.

‘Sing to me,’
she had said,
yesterday – when
she was lucid

so today
I brought in
my guitar,
and somewhere
between
Scarborough Fair,
and The Sound
of Silence

she slipped away,
and I’d give anything
to know
if, perhaps,
she’d heard me.

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Submitted by Highhat on
... I remember those songs...I think I could play Sounds of Silence on my sister's guitar... a lovely,a little sad poem.. ;)Pia

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi there, Pia. You are so lucky to be able to play the guitar. I have always wanted to, and even tried to teach myself once, to no avail. Guess I'll just have to stick to piano. Pleased you liked, and I do so appreciate your reading, and for sharing your thoughts;-) Tina

 

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new silver-spun-sand Well done on the well deserved cherries! Good poem. Yes,I remember those songs too! Love the last stanza. she slipped away, and i'd give anything to know if,perhaps, she'd heard me. Definitley 100% sure it would have worked. Same as holding their hand,or play to in a coma, favourite songs,works! Sun is out so bright! Hope you have some. Watching most Golds fab: winning,.screaming at the Tv. photoing some,quite a lot,many could ,mention! 'Andy Murray' 'Mo Farah' he said 'shout my name' loud as you can,so I did at tv hoarse, heptathlon 'Jessica Ennis' 'Ben Ainsley' ''Bradley Wiggins' wiggo!'Usain Bolt' Sarah Philips. Many many more! 80000 crow cheered all on terrific. H.R.H.Prince William Duke of Cambridge,and Duchess Kate. H.R.H. Prince Harry! Spirit of all cheering! whoever on amazing! Mexican wave. Boxing Judo Rowing many many more! Horse Riding. Steeple chase,Javelin wow! 'David Boyle' opening scenery,people costumes. Truly amazing. 'James Bond' part H.M.The Queen' Korgis. Helicopter stunt fab: Put all they could into it. If only from young,all over the world,could join sport some kind,many can't afford lessons and equipment! young teenagers,disabled and elderly,aged doesn't matter. All countries. Vital and needed. julie xx

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi, Julie. Yes, they are wonderful songs, aren't they? Simon and Garfunkel at their very best. Pleased you enjoyed my poem, and thanks for telling me. I am enjoying the Olympics too, and yes, we do have sunshine here, although I think I just heard a rumble of thunder;-) Tina xx

 

Submitted by Anvar2 on
Wonderul Tina! I particularly like the use of the songs - between the fair and the silence, she slipped away. Beautiful work.

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Many thanks Anvar. Pleased you noticed the bit about the songs;-) Tina

 

Submitted by ScoZen on
Sand lady. Nice one. I know a classical guitarist who plays in our local hospice. She also works elsewhere taking groups on theraputic musicial journeys. All very calm and serene. Regards.
ScoZen

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Many thanks, ScoZen;-) And I hope your week is 'calm and serene' as can be. Sand lady

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
What perfect music to sing to someone as they fade. I bet the lady in question heard those songs. They say that even after the heart stops beating the spirit still lingers awhile. My dad loved Enya and when he took his last breath, I played her CD for him, I'm sure he would have lingered and listened. Thankyou for sharing this poem Tina. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi there, Jenny;-) Andrea loved Enya too, and whenever I hear her music it takes me back to the days of her nurse-training, when I would visit her, in the nurses' quarters at The Lister Hospital. Those were indeed the days. Many thanks for your lovely comment, and for sharing. Tina

 

Submitted by Denzella on
Hello Tina, Another moving and sad poem beautifully expressed. What a nice way to go sandwiched between those two songs. Moya
 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi Moya...Many thanks;-) Tina

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Much appreciate you taking time to read this, and I'm pleased it didn't disappoint. Tina;-)