Poems for All Occasions (14 page)

who has died in Americae.

1 feel the pain in my heart sometimes,

when 1 think of those good old days.

As we danced with joy, in peace and love,

in that dance hall white and grey,

1 ‘ve danced in Crystal Ballrooms,

in luscious clubs aglow,

But the very corner of my heart

is still with the long ago.

I think when heaven calls me

I hope it is like that hall,

Where we danced in childish innocence,

And fell in love with all.

The young folks of to- day , Alas.

Cannot hear their partners speak,

Because the music’s noisy,

and dancing is not what it used to be.

With our heads upon their shoulders,

we glided o’er the foor,

Our minds were filled with a peaceful mirth

That could not be bought for gold.

Och! I could go on forever

and drop a few salty tears,

Let’s hope we meet in heaven

and dance again cheek to cheek,

I can almost see the good Lord smile,

when he sees how easily pleased

We were in those far off days gone by,

when we danced in peace and ease.

Three weeks have passed

Since we laid you in cold clay,

I still see your snow-white hair,

And your welcome eyes closed in death,

I cry often, when I think of you,

Your welcome smile, gentle style,

But I feel a thought of hope,

You are still floating above me,

Watching my every move,

I even imagine you there,

If I almost slip and fall

A spirit hovering, still watching.

But the pain returns, I realize,

Your human frame gone,

This Christmas without you,

I gaze at your last card, which says,

In colourful words, which I believe,

“Mag, I love you, happy Christmas”

A line of xxxx,which live forever,

From last Christmas, until we meet in spirit,

In that land beyond the sky.

Where you and I

Will hold hands again,

Midst crowds of Angel friends.

On way to Cork in train to catch bus for Shannon, for wedding in

Lake Garda, Italy.

On way to Cork in train,Oct. 3
^Rd
, 09

My first trip away from you,

I feel alone midst crowds

Of smiling people.

The empty seat, near me

Says all.

Holding back tears

Make things worse.

My only desire

Wish you were here.

But deep inside

I know you are here.

I can’t see you but

I feel your spirit

Can’t keep away.

And never will

Until we both

Grace the spirit world

Whenever that may be

Keep your nearest seat for me.