NaPoWriMo 2012 – 30 Poems in 30 Days – Day 10
On day 10 of National Poetry Month, I’m feeling deep pain. I belong to a vibrant and beautiful blogging community that is filled with poets, writers, photographers and other artists and I learned yesterday that we had lost one of our own. A bright light and sensitive soul, Sancheeta Biswas.
As writers we share our most intimate thoughts, beliefs, desires and wishes along with things we create from pure imagination that have nothing and sometimes everything to do with us. The fun part as a reader is trying to figure out what is true of the writer and what is fiction. As I was only connected to Sancheeta through writing as miles separated us, I can only imagine what her true joys and fears were, but I was indeed blessed to have the connection that I had as she was very supportive of my writing. I will always remember her kind words, thoughtful reflections and most of all her sensitive, sensual and poetic writing. Today’s poem is dedicated to her memory and is entitled, Sancheeta’s Diary. Sancheeta you will be forever missed dear one.
Sancheeta’s Diary
i await her hands
soft and precious
they hold me with great care
i anticipate her touch
daily
because when i feel the warmth
i know
adventure is at hand
i travel far inside
the mind of sunny souls
cold black hearts
gold mines
valleys
paradise and back
via her imagination
i am always traveling
even though sometimes
i am still
i long
i ponder
where will she take me today
i transport myself in her absence
into her pysche
i am there
one with her
i am the keeper
of her dreams
secrets
admirations
and aspirations
i know how dear
she holds her daughter
her family
and her friends
i know her fears
she teaches
i listen
i learn
i glean
i am in awe
i look deep into
fierce piercing eyes
as she looks deeply
into me to my spine
after unleashing her thoughts
she seeks answers
i can only provide
an outlet
it has been a few days
i long for her fingers
to trace my pages
her smiles to grace
the ink as it dries
her voice echoes loudly
i hear her
but her form is gone
i weep
my friend is gone
but her words remain
to cover the stain
and hole in my heart
i will guard and keep
her treasures forever
dear sancheeta
For more poetry this month, please visit these bloggers as they are also participating in NaPoWriMo!
© 2012 – 2014, TamekaMullins. All rights reserved.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
R.I.P Sancheeta! The lady with the beautiful smile.
The thought of her makes my eyes tear…so very unfortunate…your poem is deeply touching…wonderful tribute.
Beautiful . . . She will be missed so much . . .
This is the most beautiful way to pay tribute to a friend, Tameka. I have done similar things for those dear to me, and for their families, upon their passing. I write memories down, print them and give them to the family and it soothes on both sides. I know Sancheeta sees this, honey.
Sending you love. <3
- Dawn
It’s such a sad loss of a talented writer and a beautiful, warm hearted person. I had the pleasure of knowing her through my Facebook group, Bloggers Network and I will miss her dearly. Thank you Tameka for dedicating today’s poem to her and our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends and during this sad time. May she rest in peace.
That was so beautiful. I feel I know Sancheeta more intimately after reading this Tameka. It’s so sad to say goodbye.
Sending Love my sweet poet.
Leah
A lovely tribute.
Thanks for this, Tameka. This is gorgeous and so creative to write in the voice of the pages in her diary. Fitting for the lovely person that Sancheeta was. She will be missed. <3
So sorry to hear the news. She was loved by many. This poem is a beautiful tribute. Rest in peace, Sancheeta.
May you have found the peace you couldn’t find in life my dear sweet friend. R.I.P.
Beautiful Tribute to a beautiful heart. RIP Sancheeta, I will miss you. Blessing to your family.
Tameka…you brought her to life in your words…echoing the essence of who she was…leaving us all wanting more of her presence in life…yet we hold onto the soft whisper of her words within our hearts and minds…forever embedded upon our Souls…Thank you….Always…
Writing with tears streaming down my face, lovely tribute. She will be terribly missed. Thank you for this poem, Tameka. God bless…
Very touching lines, the void created by her absence will remain unoccupied -my tributes!
I usually answer each comment on my posts, but for this special one I would like to offer a group hug and prayer. Some of you knew Sancheeta personally, some though, just as I, only got to know her through blogging. I am saddened by her loss, but spirited by the compassion and support we’ve given one another in her memory. I’m sure that is what she would have wanted. Thanks so much for leaving your words of comfort and appreciation for this poem. It was created out of grief, shock and sadness, but I pray that it will bring a smile and some comfort as well. I am blessed to be connected to such loving bloggers. I will continue to pray for Sancheeta’s close friends and family and for her extended blogging family. God Bless us all.
She will be deeply missed 🙁
My dear Tameka,
I’m already in a fragile place after returning from my brother-in-law’s funeral last night and this tribute of yours just about pushed me over the edge. I have tears in my eyes writing this comment. Sancheeta is no longer with us and we shall miss her, but I will always remember her for her lovely smile. Just beautiful…you did her proud. Thank you.
Andy, I’m so sorry for you and your sister’s loss. I know this is a very emotional time for you. You honor Sancheeta and your brother-in-law by being a vessel of love. Your words of poetry help heal and delight people every day and that is the best way to pay tribute to ones who we lose. Being our best and giving love. Prayers to you Andy and to everyone.