I can't believe you are gone

by MPHO GODFREY RAMOSHABA   Sep 11, 2007


(Tribute to my step granddad)

It took me couple of minutes,
to think and put my pen on this piece of paper.
To write and dedicate this heartrending poem to you.
And to thank and pass my last respect to you.

'cause I am now hurt and mourning your passing.
I thought you still have long miles to travel with me,
But now you are gone
Gone forever!
Death has taken its part!
I am left alone with broken heart and silence in my ears.
A bird I used to hear it singing has flown away
The special melodies and choruses I used to hear indeed!
Something to recall you!
You were an important person in my life
The prominent figure indeed!

Even thou you are gone,
I can't believe you are gone.
You have been with me for long,
It's hard to believe that you are gone.
That you are no longer on earth.
You were my guardian, my shepherd and my escort since I was 'laaitie'.

I was born and bred under the warmness of your hands.
Eish! I can't believe I will live this abandoned life once more!
Live this lonesome life without you.
It will take me more time to believe.
To believe and forget that you are no longer on earth.
Where am I going to acquire some past experiences?
You were my informant whenever I need them.
I feel lonely and heart broken.
You were part of my life that nobody ever realized.

You played a fundamental role in my life
How will I forget someone like you?
I will always remember you
I will always recall you about good things you have done to me.
It was very agitating to hear that you are gone.
To hear sully-sullen bell informing me that you have left me,
Informing them that you have left them,
That you are no longer with me,
That you are no longer with them.
I never know which day you will leave me.
Did I ever think?
If I did know, I would have asked God to postpone it.
It was a great honour and great moments being with you!
I will always recall you.

Now rest in peace my dear,
And let the gates of heaven accommodate you,
Rest in peace!
Rest in peace!

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