How would I know that
today is the last goodbye
between you and I?
Am so grief stricken
upon the sad news of you
leaving forever
Crystals of my eyes
drop so weakly one by one
wishing you would stay
Alas, I'm human
having not a single strength
to fight against fate
I watch silently
you in a beautiful gown
leaving to meet Him
My prayers for you
in my heart, your name engraved
Rest in peace, my dear
balqis
Feb14'12
**It gives me so much sadness in writing this Haiku as a dedication for my beloved friend who was also a colleague who succumbed to her illness today at 9.30 a.m. She was a real fighter going through the painful times the past eight years. We are of different beliefs but could get along fine with each other. A beautiful young woman who had been a darling to everyone left imprints in my heart.**
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This is so lovely penned Balqis, I am sorry for your loss, you seemed to like this special person a lot and your words are a beautiful testimony of your feelings. We are powerless in front of death. May God receive her soul and help the ones who stay behind.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you and her loved ones in my prayer. Take care dear.
Thank you so much for your comforting words and prayer. Where there's life, there's death which no one can escape from. The loved ones who had left will be remembered forever.
DeleteThey went somewhere in between, eyes and hearts still feel their warm imprints-
ReplyDeleteIndeed, we miss the face we love most but we'll always feel the presence in our hearts. Thank you so much, Omo.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear of your loss, dear Balqis. This is beautifully penned and presented. It exhibits the presence of lovely imprints your friend left on your heart. Ones that you will always hold and cherish. Thank you for sharing this with us at a very painful time. Prayers, hugs and healing to you ~
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your concern, Fiona. It means a lot. Apart from our family members, close friends are another special group of people in our lives. We love them like we love our very own families.
DeleteIt pains to lose her but she's been called to rest. May she rest in peace.
Hey Balqis...I'm so sorry about this. Very sad touching poem as Marie said, we are powerless in front of death...Everything returns to God at the end.
ReplyDeleteDear Dana, thank you so much. It's my special dedication to her. We believe in living temporarily in this world, at the end of the day, it's to be with the Almighty.
DeleteLoosing someone we love is never easy. I am grieved that you have lost someone dear to your heart. I pray that you will be comforted.
ReplyDeleteWith that said, I truly was touched by your poem. It was beautiful, but then again, you always have such beautiful work. :)
I hope that you will be feeling better soon, my friend.
It pains us whenever we lose someone. Thank you so much for your kind words, Mara. I do feel comforted.
DeleteA lovely and touching poem from a friend who's heart is truly affected, I'm sorry to hear about your loss Balqis. She may leave this world but her good memories will be left in your heart forever.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless her journey to the other side of life. Hope you feel better soon Balqis.
Thanks a lot, Ros. Indeed her sweet memories will s tay in my heart.
DeleteWow, yet it is sad it has so much beauty on it. It's very delicate like a rose....so pretty. See how you can do such a thing from a sad fact.
ReplyDeleteI wrote it at the time I was very sad. Thank you so much for reading it and for your kind words.
DeleteAll living things shall experience death.
ReplyDeletesorry to hear that Balqis
stay strong.
and you have written a great compilation of haiku. i could feel the feeling of losing in it .
You're right, Inspector. Thanks so much for your kind thought.
DeleteIt is sad when someone dear to us passes away. The ones who are left after the demise of someone can do nothing but grieve for the loss. Strength to you Balqis! You managed to pen down such a heart touching poem. This is a wonderful tribute to your friend in heaven. Hope that you overcome this painful moment.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kindness, Sui. I lost a beautiful friend but I know, she'll be at a better place.
DeleteInna Lillah..
ReplyDeleteYou can sense the pain in your verses. I hope it helps you heal quickly.
Thank you so much, Zeba.
DeleteMy dear Balqis,
ReplyDeletePlease accept my sincere apologies on the passing of your friend. Death may have welcomed your friend into its embrace, but the memory of her and the wonderful times you shared together will always remain in your heart. Nothing can take that away from you. Even at this sad time, there is beauty in your words. Thinking of you, my friend. ♥
Thank you so much, Andy. Sweet memories will always stay. Your words are comforting that could ease the pain. Thank you again.
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss my friend, this piece is so touchy and well written ....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Will. It's part of life...the destination to another world.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful haiku.. It is fresh and painful at the same time.. Touched..
ReplyDeleteThank you, Darakhshan, for feeling it. :)
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