I'm linking this cheery poem 'He resigns' by John Berryman(sorry, I know it's January and we're probably all down enough) because I just came across it and it sums up bereavement so well for me. Though it might be about a break-up. Hopefully soon I'll be able to think about her without it making me cry. I want to remember her with happiness because before she was sick she was such a happy, life-enhancing person to be around, the kind of person who lights up a room.
It's so good, it took a moment til I realised it rhymes too. There's probably a fancy name for this type of poem, but I often dozed off in English class, anyone familiar with it?
(PS I like poems that are short and unpretentious.)
About art and men
6 days ago
Reminded me of "Some Fantastic Place" by the great Difford Tilbrook
ReplyDeletehugs, Annie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rog, I didn't know that song - it is very Holly.
ReplyDeleteRosie, thanks my dear.