Never Far Away
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When I die, I will never be far away
And if you look for me, I will be easily found
I am the spry seen in an old man’s eyes
The fourth leaf on the clover
My life never truly over
Just seen in a different light
~~~
You can find me in the bend of the rainbow
And my voice whispered in the breeze
These are the places I leave
The best parts of me
For you, in any time of need
If you but only look
~~~
But it is when you give your love away
That I will be the closest
My spirit found in the warmth of heart
My arms around you as you embrace another
Sharing your love the way you shared it with me
So that they too may find their forever joy
~~~
Look for me in each new day
And if you need to send love my way
You will find me in the souls of those in need
With gifted love their spirits freed
And when I die, I will never be far away
I will always live, in the love you give
~~~
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Dear brother, So poignant and beautiful are these words. I hope they will bring you comfort upon my own passing.
I was inspired by a poem you had shared on FB not too long ago. So it is as much yours as it is mine. And, yes, you should publish it upon my demise (still going first). Love you and no words could ever lessen the loss I would feel in a world that didn’t have you in it!
a beautiful legacy
Thank you, Ms. Beth!
This is a most beautiful poem to a most prevalent reality. There is no such thing as death. We all “live” here but this is just a rest stop on the eternal highway…well written with beautiful images and with precise words that really bring home the topic.
All the best to you my good friend,
FBC.
Thank you Francisco!
My pleasure my friend!
Brad, this is splendid. Love is soft like silk and dwells in gentleness. Know no jealousy and always seeks to protect. You captures those things beautifully. I will dwell in your words today. Find me there 🌹
Thank you Poetess! I will write a million words so that I may have forever to find you! xoxoxo
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This is such beautiful poetry, Brad. The void created by a loved one’s demise is not very easy to fill; it can never be filled. This piece brings that comfort that a loved one, even though physically gone, is never far away but can be found in those tiny surreal aspects of life if looked. This work can give peace to a dreaded soul. Touched my heart 👍👌
Thank you V! I appreciate your kind words. May it bring you peace at the hardest times!
Dearest Brad I think this may be my favorite poem of yours. I love all your work but this is so tenderly worded and each word chosen with such kindness. When people move on we do continue to be reminded of them in different ways. Wow, beautifully done my friend. Love you to pieces Jonikins ❤️
Thank you Jonikins! Considering you read more of my poetry than I do, that is saying something.
Well you are something else. You are most welcome Brad. Love ❤️ Jonikins ( hugs to be delivered by a mermaid 🧜♀️) and warm hugs from me too.
what a beautiful poem, Brad. The hope is that we live on in the memories of those we have loved and those who have loved us…
Death is never as final as we may think. Thanks for all the support Jim!
at least for those still alive 🙂
So many emotions flooded through me as I read this. You & your ability to pull at my heart strings will never cease to amaze me. There’s a quote from a television show I watched recently that was to elegantly written, it stayed with me. It goes “What is grief if not love persevering?”
You captured that quote so well within this poem. Energy can’t be created nor destroyed, and we are made of energy; therefore, we never truly die, just our vessels. I know this wasn’t written for me, specifically; but, I’m thanking you for it anyway. ❤
You certainly grasped the Taoist philosophy of life and death subtly portrayed. And how do you know it wasn’t written for you?
I’m sure it was written for me, in a way. As your reader I needed it, and so I thank you, as always for sharing your gift. And I can’t be certain because I wasn’t with you when you wrote it; however, I don’t believe I was on your mind during the time. 🙂
You may be surprised how inspirational you have been to my writing…..just saying
Thank you, Brad. That brings me so much joy! I never thought I’d be anyone’s muse. 🤗❤