Remembering Julia
A darling sweet girl, only sixteen
“In the flower of her youth,” they said
Except right now I’m sure she’s
In Heaven, alongside Angels and singing
With caring words, the same
“I love you,” she often said to momma
When she was sick with the miseries.
Yes, Julia. I remember you and those
Madonna features, that smile, your
Full lips and beautiful teeth
How brave you were when they
Cut off your leg from cancer, even the
Thought of losing your long hair
To chemo, golden and streaming in
The daily sun, did not take away your smile.
Now you’re gone, but are you really
As you linger on the tailcoat of my mind?
© Richard L. Provencher 2006
first published Winter Issue
Dec-Jan-Feb 2006-2007
Stellar Showcase Journal
Volume 1 Issue 3 ISSN 1911-1819
Oshawa, Ontario
Comments
Richard L. Prov... | January 28, 2008 - 15:09
Yes, I remember Julia. This poem was written for her, after she went to Heaven. She was such a nice person, loved to dance and the cancer came right out of the blue. However she kept her smile, never complained, was a delightful daughter and so brave. Amen. RLP
kim.rooney | January 29, 2008 - 10:31
There's something about remembrance that is almost more vivid than the life gone. I think it's the daily imprinting on our thoughts. So your last line: 'As you linger on the tailcoat of my mind' is very accurate as well as lovely to remember in itself.
Richard L. Prov... | December 27, 2008 - 13:55
Thank you for reading my Julia poem. Yes she remains on the tailcoat of my mind, and I can see her twirling in Heaven in the Lord's presence. RLP