Norla E. Tormey

Westmearth, Ireland

 

 

 

The Goodbye

For Kim- When you said Goodbye,
your lips wore a smile but I'll always
remember the look in your eyes
was it sadness or pain I just can't explain!
But your courage and strength keeps me
going each day.  Although you now live so far far away.
So laugh when you can my own Little Kim,
Follow your dreams don't let your eyes dim
Look out for yourself along life's pathways.
But don't always believe what others may say
And if you are sad or lonely
or in fear remember 'Old Mam' with her
listeneing ear and whn you come home
Be it early or late we'll sit here
Together and eat chips from one plate.
Till then my love I send to you yours
I'll keep here to  hold together
With memories so dear- of your pranks-
and your laughter and your 'sometimes' tears
God! How I'll cherish each thought
of your 'Just' 20 years.

All poems Copyright © 1997 Norla E. Tormey. All rights reserved.