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It has been an intense start to 2016 with the loss of many fine people. I wrote this poem for the 30th anniversary of the death of Phil Lynott. This poem is not only for the celebrities, let us not forget that everyday people are losing loved ones.
When you left,
you took us all with you,
the old, the young,
the Saints and the Sinners.
A gaping chasm,
left in your wake.
Three decades of grief,
the tides of loss,
your fall from grace,
as you plummeted us all,
into oblivion.
Yet – you shine brighter,
and more fierce,
than any star,
I’ve ever seen.
© Night Star
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm 03.04.15
Picture Credit : This picture is by one of my favourite artists Janice Foley (click on her name to visit her page). She also has a facebook page The Roseberry Hare – (click on the link to visit the page where you can buy her beautiful artwork).
Worldly Winds 
I love the hidden message in the poem. Great job. 🙂
Thank you. I’m glad you can see the hidden message. Alex 🙂
I did. My dad passed almost two years ago, I can smile now when I remember him, but it took time.
Oh I’m so sorry. My mum has been gone ten years. Sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago and other times it feels like yesterday. Sending you big hugs xxx
Thanks! It gets better with time. But like you wrote, sometimes, it seems like yesterday.
It’s unfortunate but death is part of life, coping after a loss takes time…
Oh, I think you learn to adapt and live around the loss. We have seen so many celebrities die these last few weeks, that is sad too, but I’ve been thinking of all the unsung people who have gone too. They are just as much a celebrity to their families too. They all shine brightly, each in their own special way 🙂
Beautiful words Alex. Grief and loss is a unnatural, natural acceptance.
So true xxx
Lovely, soft and reflective…
Thank you Polly xxx
Beautiful, beautiful words, Alex!
Thank you Resa 🙂 xxx