The White Balloon

From: Elizabeth E. Castill , Posted Date: Aug 23rd, 2011

The White Balloon

an overcast sky above,
in a solemn peaceful serenity
communing with beautiful nature
chirping birds on the branches
smell of fresh flowers lingering.

people sobbing for your loss
reminiscing sweet echoes from the past
seeing your face in every corner of my mind
yearning to embrace you once again
but your time has come to an end.

after bawling like a child in front of you
let go of this white balloon high above
where I can see you waiting for it to be free
this heart is aching, no use pretending
was left broken when you left this world.

you will always be remembered
from the day you took my hand when I was a child
'til I also have to pass the way you did
in this heart you are more than just a memory
your gentle caress wouldn't fade away easily.


Elizabeth E. Castillo Copyright 2011

** dedicated to my late Granny