The Last Gift
This ordinary piece of paper
Which conceals all…
Those unheard words, whimsical wishes
Eternal entreaties, abiding aspirations
A dazzling display of words
May seem insignificant to you.
This letter – the last attempt to persuade you,
To remind you
Of the moments etched on our hearts,
Of the hours that walked with us,
Of the words that ignited us,
You know them so well.
This treasure, signed with the same love
That we lost in the maelstrom of life
Please consider it as my last gift,
A gentle flame that still flickers
Despite the death
That’s knocking at my door.
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Sadje for the inspiration to respond to #photoprompt #Whatdoyousee – 335.
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To me, leaving behind your own words is the greatest gift of all. I loved this.
Thank you Violet. I am glad you understand and love the significance of words. 🤗
this has me in tears
Oh, no! It’s just a poem, Annette. Thank you for reading a depressing poem, it just drifted that way unintentionally.
This is so beautiful and heartfelt Balroop. A gift that’s priceless. Thanks for joining in.
Thanks for the inspiration; to give a kick to my muse, Sadje. It has been drifting into deep slumber!
It’s a great pleasure dear friend
So moving, so beautiful….❤️
Thank you, Punam.
This is beautiful, Balroop. ❤️
I am delighted to hear that, Colleen. Thank you.
A most moving and profound piece Balroop 🧡
Thank you Deb.
The ache comes out so beautifully in the last lines. Loved this. 👏👏👏
I am delighted to hear this. Thank you!
You are most welcome. 🙏🏻
So soft… yet so heartbreaking. A goodbye wrapped in love. 💔
Thank you so much for coming over to read my poetry and for a lovely feedback. Much appreciated.
A very moving piece Balroop 💜
Thank you Ange. 🤗
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Captures the image well!
Thank you Dawn.
Profound and emotional poem Balroop 💓
Thank you Kamal.
Oh my! You certainly captured the emotion in the photo through your words.
Thank you so much Jan.
Always welcome 🤗
A heartbreaking piece that pairs perfectly with the photo, Balroop.
Thank you Lauren.
You’re welcome, Balroop.
The power of the letter! I see several of your readers got emotional, reading this. I find it deep and emotive and motivational. We should keep writing letters – real letters – and mail them. And do this before the “last one.” ❤
So true! Letters got lost in the razzmatazz of the modern world! They’ll never gain their status now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Pam, nice to see you.
I really like the direction this poem took – and I skimmed the comments -which was enriching! I did not think this was depressing because there was something alive and active about knowing the power the letter and words would have…. very powerful…