I heard the news of you leaving as someone from the other line was sobbing, crying, weeping. “He’s gone”, was all I can hear. I wept, I cried ’till I can’t cry anymore.
It was a warm summer morning.
You left without saying goodbye. Without notice. It broke my heart in pieces, I could die.
I told myself I’ll never go far away from you again, but what’s the point?
I was wounded, helpless, and even when far away an interrupted cry could be heard as I lament in desperation.
Distance is killing me.
The sun was shining but the rain came pouring when I flew back home to bid my goodbye.
You were smiling. You felt rested. And you look handsome as ever. I smiled back looking at you as I said “your barong Tagalog looks perfect on you”. I blew you a kiss like I used to.
I was ushered away, away from your side.
Note: The Barong Tagalog, more commonly known as simply barong (and occasionally called baro), is an embroidered formal shirt and considered the national dress of the Philippines.
In Filipino culture it is a common formal attire
I am reposting this for Eugi’s prompt -Summer
Eugi’s Weekly Prompt “Summer”, June 22, 2020
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Philippine-born Michelle Navajas, currently residing in Malaysia. Michelle authored the book “After – Rain Skies: A Million Stars” for PWW during their Million Stars campaign.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines, Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts.
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
Michelle passionately blogs at www.michnavs.wordpress.com, where you can find her prose and poetry on love, life, motherhood, and her advocacy on abuse and violence.
A published author on Spillwords NYC https://spillwords.com/what-if-snowflakes-dont-fall-in-winter/
Her poem “Again” is published on three platforms, on MEDIUM -an International Writers and Readers Space, AFRICA WRITERS CARAVAN, and at WOMAWORDS LITERARY PRESS.
kindly go check the following links
–https://womawordsliterarypress.home.blog/2020/06/29/imagining-life-after-the-ravaging-virulent-covid-19-pandemic-a-special-journal/
–https://personalitiesofinspiration.wordpress.com/2020/06/29/imagining-life-after-covid-19-a-womawords-june-edition/
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This post clearly brings out the fact that each day is precious. You’ve moved my heart with this piece, Mich. 🙂
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thank You Kitty.. i agree each day Is precious
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You are welcome, Mich. 🙂
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It cast an melancholic emotional spell on me Mich. Very touching ♥️
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aw….thank you Radhika…thank you for your kind comment always
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Beautiful tribute, you have emphasised the importance love every day to forget the annoying things as it make life miserable. I remember very well going to see my father in hospital and he was no longer there daunting to find emptiness.
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Awww….that must be very heartbreaking Nanette❤❤
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It was heartbreaking as my Father was the pillar of strength.
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💞💞💞ohhhh i can only imagine ..
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Yes and from your posts your Father was a pillar of strength too.
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He was Nanette..and will forever be
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feel sure I’ve read this before … so sad, sweet and sensitive, just like your Dad ❤
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Thanks Kate…always💞💞💞
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Lovely. Today is the 16th anniversary of my dad’s death.
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Oh, 🙇🙇🙇 my prayers for his soul..may he rest in peace..
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Thank you.
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Beautiful and heartbreaking.
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Aw, thank you Sadje
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You’re welcome.
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Heartfelt and a wonderful tribute to your father, Mich. You have written this poem so well.
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💞💞💞thank you so much Kamal.
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You are welcome Mich.
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Wonderful poetry. Your poem paints a deep love and longing so powerfully. Well done!🙏😊
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Thank you so much for your kind comment Suzette☺☺☺
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Very moving, Mich! You tugged my heartstrings with your words. ❤️❤️
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Awww, thank you Punam.💕💕💕
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You are welcome dear. 💞💞
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I loved this, sad but beautiful, also with the cultural fashion tip which was very helpful. 💛
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Thank you Lia..glad you like it
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I can feel the heartbreak. This must have exacted a huge emotional toll in the writing but the result is a masterpiece.
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Aww yeah..i was very emotional writing it…
Thank you Val
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Beautifully written and a heartbreaking piece, Mich. Each day with our loved ones is to be cherished. Thank you so much for joining in.
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Thank you too Eugi.😊😊😊
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You’re welcome! ❤️
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OH WOW!!! This is beautiful heartache, so exquisitely expressed, Mich–BRAVO!!
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Aw, thank you so much😄😄😄
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You’re welcome always!
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Oh, Mich! The pain of loss is so sharp. I can hear your wish to spend more time with you dad. Hugs, dear friend….
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💞💞💞thanks Irma…🥰🥰🥰
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My tears are flowing as I read this…a powerful writing, SweetMich.
Everyone who has felt that heartbreak and loss understands your pain and emotions.
I felt honored to be at my parents bedsides while they were in their last week of life.
(((HUGS))) ❤
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Awww😔😔😔you are so lucky to be with them Carolyn..
Thank you so much …always💝💝💝
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It was difficult and sad, but I cherish those memories. 🙂
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🥰🥰🥰
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‘Distance is killing me’
Touched by your story.
Thank you for the Barong Tagalog. 😉
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Aw thank you kritika🤗
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(Hug)
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Thanks Eugi..😄
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Very well penned thoughts.
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Thank you Kim🥰
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