You have probably noticed that my signature has gone from cheery to depressing. Recently I've read old messages about two people who've passed away over the last couple of years. Whether it's unhealthy or not, it's my problem and I'll deal with it.
However, those two wrote really good poetry and they've been gone for so long. Their poetry has only been recorded in my website, and I just can't let their works die a silent death in a forum where no one else will see them. I know these poems are not part of my work (as I have rarely written poetry), but I think it's a good idea that these poems continue to live somewhere else. Like finding a new home for them.
I didn't post this to make you all sad, since the last thing I want is pity from all of you, but I did it so everyone would know the talent these two had. So here we go, I'll post a poem from each of them in every post. I'll only give you the username of one, which is Umi. The other one, who also became my girlfriend but met her demise in mid-2008, will only be known as the "Melody Weaver".
In this post, I'll post the last poems they've put their hearts and souls into. This first one is from the Melody Weaver, who sent someone else to post it in my website should she pass away (which eventually happened).
Sweet Dreamers
We shut our eyes every night
Ready for dreams of tomorrow
Brighter days and happier times
The most pleasant nighttime adventures
Never before had I shut my eyes
With fear of not awakening
But tonight I lie, the fear quite clear
Yet somehow my mind shows the light
We were sweet dreamers
Ready to escape reality for just a few hours
Laying our heads down for rest
Being greeted with the smiling faces
Of dreamy companions
Fighting great beasts of evil
Saving the day in one great bout
Or just having dreams
Of a day without burden
Sweet Dreamers we would always remain
And now one such as I
Lay for one final rest
Knowing now that waking wasn't an option
Yet with a smile on my face
I slipped away, to worlds only we would know
Us, the sweet dreamers
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This next one is from Umi, her last poem. Even though the theme was about letting go, the irony is that, a year later, she too passed away due to the grief of the death of the Melody Weaver, her best friend.
To Let Go
I woke up today
Feeling like yesterday
But tomorrow was screaming at me to let go
Though yesterday was sweet
And tomorrow so frightening
Today is what makes you alive
So this is my attempt to let go
To live in the moment I'll wave yesterday goodbye
And smile for tomorrow
But damn today is suddenly beautiful
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I want this topic to live. Comments are greatly appreciated.
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