Whether I was having ups or downs,
You always helped me with a smile and never frowns.
How was it that I never saw your wings
When you were here with me?
When you closed your eyes and soared
To the Heavens I could hear the
Faint flutter of you wings as you left.
Yousif Ibrahim Abubaker
Gone far away into the silent land
I hear the winds of autumn sigh. You were someone who I love from the heart.
You who helped me through difficult times, your comforting words were worth much more than dimes.
Three- Leaf Clover who filled my life with laughs and smile, these memories last for miles and miles.
When you were by my side, the world was filled with life; when you were not around, my days were full of strife. (Three- leaf clover) was a blessing, who filled my heart with love, you flown with me in life with the beauty of a dove.
Whether I was having ups or downs,
You always helped me with a smile and never frowns.
How was it that I never saw your wings
When you were here with me?
When you closed your eyes and soared
To the Heavens I could hear the
Faint flutter of you wings as you left.
I close my eyes and see the multi-colored wings surround me in my saddest moments and my happiest times. You were my angel forever. I feel your wings brush against my face wiping away the tears I shed since I can no longer hold you in my arms but in my heart.
We’ve shared joys and sorrows,
Laughter and tears. You’ve been my inspiration, as we grew up through the years.
When we were little children
We laughed and played together;
Then growing up you stood by me,
Through good and stormy weather.
Never thought I’d lose you, But here I am, Standing alone, without you by my side, We promised, But now you’re gone, I hate that you had to endure such pain on my mind, your saddened eyes have left a stain.
I want to know what crossed your mind
Unspoken words you’ve left behind
Undone things we’ll never do no sharing thoughts you never knew. A peace has fallen upon your head. A taste of sorrow we have been fed; it really is like a hole in our lives one swiftly dug but carved out by knives.
(The poet wrote this poem at his late sister’s funeral on 17th of October 2021)
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Yousif Ibrahim Abubaker is a poet and writer from Omdurman Umbda -Sudan. He works as an English Instructor, Trainer and Freelance Interpreter. He also has been working as a debate leader discussing various topics in many English Institutes, Centers, Academy and schools. Sometimes he works with foreigners as a translator or trip-guide and helps international business people communicate more effectively and comfortably in British English.
