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Wind scatters petals
sighing perfumed memories
as they fly away.
Still, I am grateful for spring
and the sight of the full bloom.
This poem is linked to the Tuesday Platform over at Imaginary Gardens with Real Toads.
Liner Notes for this Groove: Someone who has been a dear friend to my husband and me since college is going to be moving away this week. Logically we know this is the best thing for him and his family. The cost of living will be much less, there are older relatives there who need care, and littles who will be adored by said relatives. But even though we live in a golden age of communication, we're still really going to miss the whole family.
We got to spend some time with them before they headed out on Sunday. First we did Chinese buffet and as Ella Leya said in The Orphan Sky, “The conversation ran as fluidly as the tea out of the samovar’s crooked nose.” Then we hung out in our mutual friends' arcade and played like we were still all college kids (until the aforementioned little ones were ready to drop). It was one of the best ways to say goodbye that I could have imagined.
Here's to Woody and his family...safe travels, best of luck. House Driks will miss you.
Song Choice: Saying Goodbye from Muppets Take Manhattan
It's hard when friends move away. I hope you are able to keep in touch with them.
ReplyDeleteTechnology today sure makes things a lot easier than they used to be. I think we'll still keep in touch. :)
DeleteYes, it sounds like they will be missed. I love the image of all of you playing games in an arcade. It sounds like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteLOL, we're all kids at heart so it was a blast! I went nuts on the Dance Dance Revolution game.
DeleteSpring has arrived in the southern climes.. too short though. I am dreading a very hot summer.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I've heard summers can be brutal where you are.
DeleteI understand how you feel, Rommy. Our ex-nextdoor neighbours have been gone since just before Christmas and we still miss them terribly; we’d lived next door to each other for nineteen years. We are slowly preparing to sell up and move closer to Ellen and Lucas, which will also be a wrench.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of perfumed memories flying away.
*hugs* Sounds like you are going through your share of changes too. I hope that you will find enough sweetness in the days ahead to carry you through them.
DeleteThe spring bloom is like a parting when they leave...
ReplyDeleteIndeed, even though we know spring will return, there is that sadness
DeleteSuch a wonderful farewell — it's always a bit difficult when people close to us move away. "sighing perfumed memories" is my favourite line here. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anmol. I rather like that bit too.
DeleteThat samovar quote is so apt... nice analogy to the scattered petals.
ReplyDeleteThanks Thotpurge
DeleteThose first two lines are beautiful. Very difficult when a good friend moves.
ReplyDeleteYeah, we will miss them
DeleteWonderful metaphor... yes, cherish what is now, for it won't always be. Sounds like a downer attitude, but it really isn't!
ReplyDeleteExactly. I wouldn't have traded my college years or having them nearby for anything. I'm grateful to have had that. :)
DeleteYour linear notes give context to your poem and I love the image of perfumed memories in the form of petals being blown in the wind. It's always sad to see good friends move away.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm going to miss them a lot.
DeleteI think moving is one of the stressful events in life, for both the moving and those left behind. We sometimes lose friendships solely because of distance. I really hope you are able to stay in touch. <3
ReplyDeleteI do too. We still have social media and stuff like Skype to get us through.
DeleteSaying goodbye is never easy. Yes, we have the memories... And yes, they can be going to a better life... But, love is selfish and needy--we want closeness, and when that is take away it hurts. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThe best of luck to your friend.
I'll pass the good wishes along. I try to keep in mind what a good move this is for them. It helps--a little.
DeleteAs they 'fly away,' I like that you wish them well in spite of your sadness. Hopefully you will have times to get together, even if it is a distance to travel. Good friendships live on.
ReplyDeleteI think we will try to coordinate some vacation plans together too at some point. Hopefully we'll connect in person then, but Skype will pull us through until that time.:)
Deletea fine ode and image - petals scattering
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Deletea fine ode and image - petals scattering
ReplyDeleteAbundance and loss...life is full. This is a lovely little heart-ful.
ReplyDeleteThanks H. I'm glad I was able to get both those feelings in there.
DeleteA wonderful post … tenderly penned … with great affection. When roads diverge: some times we see it happening … some times we don't. But always, looking back, they are 'perfumed memories'.
ReplyDeleteThe sudden ones are the toughest, to me at least. I am glad we were able to celebrate our last afternoon and evening together.
DeleteBlooming flowers tell us that all is OK even when we lose friends that are close. Old that I am I'm still in contact with friends from many years ago even those abroad. Do try to do that.
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping my fingers crossed for exactly that. Technology has got to be good for something! :D
DeleteHow very delicate and beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks Jae!
DeleteI love your poem. And I can relate to the sorrow of seeing loved ones move away. My only daughter moved away a month ago. We communicate daily, yet knowing she is far makes me miss her terribly.
ReplyDelete*hugs* That has to be hard, but I'm so glad you still get to communicate regularly.
DeleteIt's difficult when people who are close to heart move away .. hopefully you will be able to stay in touch despite the distance 😊
ReplyDeleteHey, I know plenty of people I stay in touch with despite the distance, so I am optimistic.
DeleteI was the one who moved away – a good move I cannot regret ... except that I had to leave behind good friends whom I now see seldom. (Can only say, thanks be for the much-maligned facebook.)
ReplyDeleteYour tanka is very beautiful, delicately sweet-sad, poignant.
LOL, Facebook is a giant pain, except when it's not. I am trying to use my Facebook powers for good not evil, and keeping in touch with friends falls under the good side. :D
DeleteAll the best to your friends Rommy! It's hard when close friends move away! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThe first stage of transition is done for them and they seem to be settling in well, so that's a good thing. :) But yeah, we'll miss them.
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