When I Am Gone Poem by Valerie Dohren

When I Am Gone

Rating: 5.0


When I am gone, when I am gone,
will you then think of me -
not this for long drawn hours or days
or for eternity ….

Nor yet through Winter’s cold decline,
nor Springtime’s sweet embrace -
not during Summer’s long-spun days
to dwell upon my face.

But only for a moment’s time,
a fleeting memory
that passes through the twilight hours -
one second just for me.

And when I’m gone, yes when I’m gone
please then recall my name –
not as the raging ocean’s swell
or brightly burning flame …

But merely as a passing cloud,
a softly blowing breeze,
or as a distant murmuring -
a whisper in the trees.

I ask only a moment’s thought,
to think of me, then smile –
not this for long drawn hours or days
but just a little while.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: Death
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Tanya Gupta 21 April 2014

I ask only a moment’s thought, to think of me, then smile – not this for long drawn hours or days but just a little while. good one. come and read my poems

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Gnossienne 21 April 2014

Valerie I love the beautiful and gentle tone of this sweet verse 10+

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Danny Draper 22 April 2014

When you are gone, you will not be forgotten. Let's hope at that distant time many years from now that we may all be considered on a gentle breeze especially on a warm afternoon.

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Amitava Sur 22 April 2014

A very sweet emotional poem, Valerie I loved it reading

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Kanav Justa 24 April 2014

you aint going anywhere untill you complete 1000 poems, , , : p a sweet write, , , full of emotions....

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Susan Lacovara 23 June 2014

Like a gift from heaven, as I sit writing tonight, on my departed mother's birthday, I find this blessing of a poem. You have touched my heart and put a smile on my face....I'd like to think my mom lead me to it....Such comfort and calm, I now can sleep sweetly. Thank you for sharing it....saved as a personal favorite. PEACE

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Amitava Sur 25 May 2014

A lovely poem with some beautiful heart touching examples. It is very nice to read and feel.

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Lucifera Santez 25 May 2014

you are eternal in the history of poemhunter for me Val, you write perfect poems. :)

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Mary Forrester 25 May 2014

Love this beautiful poem, as with all your poems you are unique and will live forever.

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Hazel Durham 05 May 2014

So beautifully written with such a deep passion for life in every line, you see the beauty of nature unfolding like an orchestra in perfect harmony!

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