tumultuous came the winter
undecided it made its’ retreat
the sun hidden in grey dark corners
such as the time you left me
you tried to return to my side
sitting within breath so shallow
your warmth cooled as by glacier snow
solidity of form now but shadow
my ear touched upon your laughter
a cool breeze then touched my skin
you would be with me as always
to hold as part of my heart within
© March 2014
Renee Espriu
Image Taken From Morgue File
My brother died many years ago now but the one thing that has never left me is the sound of his laughter. I cannot say how but I remember the sound of it as though it were yesterday and he is sharing that part of himself with me.
reneejustturtleflight.com 
i am sorry for you loss…so hard…my wife lost her mom a few years back and she still carries her with her…glad you have the laughter to carry with you…i am sure with it good memories…smiles…
LikeLike
Thank you for your comment and for visiting. They are never far from us when they are always a part of who we are.
LikeLike
i’m so sorry renee… it’s tough to lose a person you love… a colleague of mine just lost her husband about 3 months ago… she suffers madly…
LikeLike
My brother has been gone many years now but we were close in a way I was not with my other siblings and for whatever reason I remember the sound of his laughter. It was a wonderful thing. Thank you for your kind words.
LikeLike
Its wonderful you remember the sound of your brother’s laughter Renee… another wonderful poem dear friend… I hope you are well and managing to relax more.. And I hope also Spring is at last opening its blossoms and bringing warmth back to the land…
Love and Blessings and take care… Sue xox
LikeLike
I am trying to balance work and what I have going on at home so I have a bit less stress and am not so exhausted. It does mean I don’t write quite as much but hopefully that will change as the year goes on. Hope you are well. Blessing…Renee xoxox
LikeLike