Driving east from our hometown
I remember a sunset
Blazing behind me
Reds I’d never known
Tangerines twisted
In tones of blue silk
Ivory smiles, infectious
Masquerading as cirrus clouds
I think it was you, my brother
I think it was you
~
Miles were meaningless
Moments embedded in golden hues
Purple streams extended
Like arms that had my back
I never lost sight of your afterglow
Love as large as the sun
Fades not in distance
Or in hearts
I think it was you, my brother
I think it was you
Grace encouraged us to write about brothers/brotherhood for dVerse poetics. I lost my only brother suddenly when he was 36. This was written as I recalled the most amazing sunset, traveling home one day from the small town I grew up in. It just happened to be his birthday.
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Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you. 🙂
Lovely indeed.
Thanks so much. 🙂
What a tribute to your brother.. Such a sunset sondes almost like a greeting from beyond.
Thank you, Bjorn. I think it was. 🙂
You know…..this poem gave me chills. It was absolutely beautiful. I think this poem came from deep within you….as I can FEEL it so very strongly, as I imagine you did when you wrote it. WHEW!!
And truly,I am very very sorry for your loss. I hope you see him often in sunsets!
Thank you Mary. I can’t tell you how much that means to me. To write directly from the heart and have someone else feel it…wow. I really appreciate that.
…and yes, I do feel his presence in the sunsets. Thank you so much. 🙂
What an incredible sunset & loving tribute to your brother ~ The refrain is very touching:
I think it was you, my brother
I think it was you
Thank you, Grace for your kind words. 🙂
I think this is one of the best poem I have read for this prompt. It is truly poignant without being over sentimental. I also wanted to thank you for your kind and heartfelt words on my own poem. After the loss of a sibling things are never quite the same.
Your kind comments truly made my day. Thank you, Gabriella.
It is so true….that things are never the same…the deep loss can form a new perspective on life. I try to live my life for him as well as myself, in a sense….as he was always so full of life.
the closeness shows in your words, that’s very nice.
Thank you. 🙂
Beautiful and loving poem
Thanks, Gretchen.
This is a beautiful poem with which to honor your brother. I experienced something similar recently at a burial. It was a brutally stormy day, but for an instant a red ray of sunshine appeared directly over the grave. Those moments are so comforting.
That must have been an amazing and comforting moment. Wow.
Thanks so much for your comments.
Ahh, this is lovely. I am so sorry for your loss of him at such a young age–wonderful, though that you had such a loving relationship. This is a beautiful remembrance.
Thank you, Jennifer. I really enjoyed your guest blog and the poetic prompt. 🙂
Serene, rich and soulful – I loved your piece. Sorry took longer than I thought to read the posts on this prompt.
Abhra…I think I still need to read a few more as well. I love your comments…much appreciated.
I am a firm believer in signs. Beautiful poetry.
Thank you, Donna. 🙂
a beautiful remembrance of your brother.
Thank you, Bryan.
um…WOW!
Your comment speaks volumes. Thank you, beverly.
Very beautiful. What a lovely tribute.
Thanks for your kind words…and for stopping in to read.
Such a lovely ode to your brother.
Thank you, Shery.