One thing I haven’t shared with my loyal blog readers, is that years ago, I used to write poetry. Now I am going to break my literary silence and share a special one with you.
Exactly eight years ago today, my very close friend from college, tragically died in a car crash. He was 18 years old and just about to start University. Jamie and I were very close. A little more than friends. I have never truly gotten over his death and friends of mine know I’ve struggled with it for years. I wrote this poem, the day after his funeral, sitting on a bench near where he was buried, in the rain, with a broken heart…
Blue Jay (For Jamie Davies)
My Blue Jay
flies a flag of freedom
through the skies.
I won’t be blue, Jay,
as your flight
brings peace
to my memories.
My Blue Jay
drops feathers of beauty
into life.
I won’t be blue, Jay,
as you glide
through my tears,
make me smile.
My Blue Jay
sings a melody of hope,
in the silence.
I won’t be blue, Jay,
as your friendship
taught me love
and dreams.
Rest in peace Jamie. I still think about you all the time.
(c) copyright Emma Day
Such a moving post and beautiful tribute to your friend. X
Thankyou. I obviously find it moving because I wrote it, but I didnt think other people would find it moving too. I’ll take it as a compliment to my writing. Thankyou for taking the time to comment. xx
Beautiful memory of a heartbreaking tragedy. Today must be very tough for you 🙁
It’s a sad day, and it’s sad how memories fade as time goes by. I have another 3 poems I wrote in his memory to keep and remember.
Thankyou for reading and commenting. xx
That’s so beautiful x
Thankyou xx
This gave me goose bumps. Lovely poem. X x
This made me smile through tears.
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Awww Thanks – I take that as a compliment. Love it when people feel emotion through what I’ve posted. 🙂 xx
I remember reading this first time round. So beautifully written and full of emotion. Thanks for sharing
That is very moving! Brought a little tear to my eye. So awful to have to go through the death of a friend at such a young age. x
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