Ken Boddie

7 years ago · 1 min. reading time · ~10 ·

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I Miss You, Little Sister

I Miss You, Little Sister

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I miss you, little sister, 

And though it's been a while, 

I still can hear your cheeky laugh, 

And see your winning smile. 


Looking through my photos, 

Of my many Yogya stays, 

You are in so many, 

Always cheerful. Happy days!


Then I heard the news today, 

That everybody fears, 

"Little sister's passed away", 

I was moved to tears.


You were taken from us, 

To a place we all shall know, 

But your time was early, 

Way too soon for you to go.


Happiness has gone now,  

Only sadness stays, 

Nothing seems to matter, 

In these tear-filled passing days.


Yet, we should remember, 

When our loved ones slip away, 

That their spirit still lives on, 

In what we do and say.


I miss you, little sister, 

And, though it's been a while, 

Angels share your happy place, 

And see your winning smile. 


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Comments

Ken Boddie

7 years ago#17

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#18 #19 Thank you for your kind words, Paul Walters.

Milos Djukic

7 years ago#16

A great person deserves no less: little big sister.

Paul Walters

7 years ago#15

Ken Boddie Oh Ken... so sorry for your loss

Ken Boddie

7 years ago#14

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#13 #14 #15 Thank you so much, Susan \ud83d\udc1d Rooks, the Grammar Goddess for your kind and thoughtful words.

don kerr

7 years ago#13

Ken Boddie What a lovely tribute Ken. Really sorry for your loss but know you will treasure the memories.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago#12

She sounds like a special person Ken. So sad for your loss.
Beautiful and so sad, Ken Boddie.

Ken Boddie

7 years ago#10

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#7 #8 #9 #10 Many thanks to Dean Owen. Your words and concern are comforting.

Lisa Gallagher

7 years ago#9

Ken Boddie, What a tear jerking moving poem. Such a beautiful tribute to your sister. I'm so sorry you lost her, how long has it been? I believe as you, their spirit of our loved ones does live on and if we are quiet enough, we may even feel their presence, if even in our hearts- no one can take that from us. I can't imagine how much you must miss your sister, deepest condolences.

Lada 🏡 Prkic

7 years ago#8

Dear Ken, so sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and the family. The spirit of our loved ones still lives on in what we do and say.

Ian Weinberg

7 years ago#7

Condolences to you and the family Ken Boddie on your loss. In this connectivity, one loss is everyone's loss.

CityVP Manjit

7 years ago#6

The greatest truth of those whose love has permeated our blood, bones and being is in "When our loved ones slip away, That their spirit still lives on"". Ken Boddie you are blessed to have had a relationship like this that soaked through to your soul and the there is no price to that because we cannot call the deep grief and loss we feel that accompanies that, a price. It is called love and your poem tells me that you were blessed in sharing it. The winning smile is within you now as you feel this great loss. Condolences to you and thank you for letting us all to share a piece of your heart. In this sharing I hope it comforts some of the great sorrow, for you deserve that, because I think little sis's poem would probably read "One heck of a great brother who shared a life with me that gave me my winning smile". Your poem expresses a great love rapped with the sadness of losing someone whose time it should not have been, but sadly life deals us these blows. You have shared a great spirit with us all, and as her spirit now lives on within you, may it comfort this painful moment that you are experiencing, one we all recognize in kind, in the fullness of a poem that honours your little sis.

Dean Owen

7 years ago#5

I don't even know little sis but you hit me emotionally with this one. I wish you and the family many years of joyful memories of little sis in her absence. I am almost wanting to hop on a plane for the wake I feel so connected with you and your family Ken-san.

Ken Boddie

7 years ago#4

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#2 #3 #4 Thank you so much, Sara Jacobovici for your words of compassion and please excuse my not replying individually.

Pascal Derrien

7 years ago#3

Great photo really captures the instant full of banter and joy :-) So sorry for your loss :-( Sending you a virtual ducky :-)

Gert Scholtz

7 years ago#2

Ken Boddie This is a beautiful poem Ken - I am touched. I wish you and your family strength in your bereavement during a most difficult time. Treasure the good memories you have reflected in the poem.

Sara Jacobovici

7 years ago#1

I read this with a broken heart Ken Boddie. Very sad and so sorry for your loss. Your poem is a wonderful reflection of your sister and your relationship with her. Wishing you all the strength during this difficult time.

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