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Save me a Cloud
by Maureen GlaudeFrom now on, Tom
save me a white puffy cloud
as my seat
for our visits
at least until
Im up at bat to
make my way
to your lofty new home
after the grand home run
when well make it a double-hitter
meanwhile starting now
Ill send news and chatter
to you like always
and here on earth
listen greedily for your signs
signals and stories
and if Im lucky
your singing ditties
from now on
you can walk again
even run
play ball with the old team
in your field of dreams
forever young
enriched with the memories
youll want to keep
unburdened of the pains
of this earthly life
and the scars of all that
tore you inside and out
I couldnt walk you
to that new line fence
as you used to like to escort me
from your home
but I pray youll be close by
just on the other side
waiting...watching...listening....
and after all the long winters
or maybe just a few first snows -
in Gods time
I know Ill find you at the gate
to welcome me
no longer do you need
to sing Oh dear what can the matter be
to nurse the strife of your own body and mind
when the discomfort
emotional, physical and both
reached its worst
the song where I joined in
to support you or
because without me
you always skipped
the next verse
about the promise of
blue ribbons...
and Ill be keeping time now
for you
in a happier mode
knowing youre with the best timekeeper
and the safest umpire
of all
in a world where songs dont end
as you await your loved ones and
reunite with those who reached
home base long before you
Ill pinch hit a bit for you, Tom
wherever Im wanted
just guide me the right way, please
now what I wish most
is that you run and find your equipment
catch up with the little bat boy
and the rest of the gang
and smile that incomparable
wide honest smile
so both dimples come out again
just save me that cloud
to sit on to see you
so I can continue
the joy, lessons and empathy
of my forever treasured
talks with Tom
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07/30/2003 Posted on 11/05/2003
Copyright © 2024 Maureen Glaude
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 11/05/03 at 02:29 PM You sure know how to tug on the ol' heart strings. I like how this is very personal, and yet still very relateable. |
| Posted by Laura Doom on 11/07/03 at 07:28 PM Heart-felt emotions in warmly washed words, laced with poignant humour.
Moving poetry, faithfully worded.
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| Posted by Max Bouillet on 11/07/03 at 07:50 PM A wonderful and hopeful verse that brings warm memories and tender scenes to the reader's mind. :) |
| Posted by Thomas K. Hunt on 11/08/03 at 12:59 AM Even though someone close has passed I love the idea of still being in contact with them. Through spoken word, thought, or even little subtle siigns..This is a wonderful piece that does just that... |
| Posted by Anne Engelen on 11/08/03 at 07:03 PM This has a good positive feel to it! |
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