God Stole Pink From the Sky Today

When I heard the news
You’re gone forever,
Sister, I stared into space
Shocked and in pain.
 
“God stole pink from the sky today,”
Is all I could think to say.
Your favorite lipstick color
Imprinted on my brain.
 
You used to say “Get on your broom
And fly over to see me.”
We’d laugh at our absurdity.
 
It’s true I looked to you
For comfort of your familiar face.
Maybe we didn’t always agree
But we turned to each other in times of misery.
 
Maternal losses only sisters comprehend.
The gravity of life, the frustration of not being heard
Again and again.
 
Your laugh always preceded you
Announcing your arrival in any place.
“Deb’s here,” we’d say—“the party can begin.”
 
Know that you are impossible to forget
The twinkle of laughter, the cry of your tears.
We went through this life together
Like a spiral still connected
In those empty spaces
Turned into years.

 God stole pink from the sky today
But soon I will see you in each and every sunset.
Raspberry-red wine, cloudy and glowing
Mirrors your memory
Forever in mine.
-LT-

My deep condolences go out from my heart, to my two nephews and one niece, in addition to three grand-nieces and one grand-nephew.

grief/poem/sisterlove/sisters

14 Comments

LA CONTESSA
November 10, 2020 at 8:35 am
LORDY!
I found you in my JUNK FILE……….HOW DARE THEE COMPUTER PUT YOU AND YOUR HEARTFELT WORDS OVER THERE!
I cannot even IMAGINE the PAIN and SHOCK!
What happened……………I will read the comments NOW!
SO SORRY for YOUR LOSS………………this LIFE of ours is so precious!
XX
- lisa
  November 10, 2020 at 9:49 am
  Hi La CONTESSA, I am working on this junk mail problem. It is a tech issue—not my strong suit. So frustrating! I think I have it fixed up now and the next blog post campaign should land in your inbox. Thanks for fishing me out of the dreaded spam folder!
  
  Thank you so much, for your kind words. I have only learned after her death that she was ill. I really have very little information. I last saw her in July while visiting my mother at her long term care facility. Unfortunately, I had no idea of her illness and no opportunity for any last words or goodbyes. All we have are the memories.
  Exactly true, Elizabeth—LIFE is precious and oh, so brief in the big picture. xx
DGKaye
November 1, 2020 at 5:15 pm
Omg Lis, I am so very sorry for your deep loss. I can’t even begin to imagine, or know the write words. Please know my heart send yours lots of love and healing prayers to you and yours. <3 <3
- lisa
  November 1, 2020 at 6:31 pm
  Thank you so much, Deb. I appreciate your condolences right into my heart. Receiving your love and healing. <3 <3
Marie Kléber
October 30, 2020 at 12:18 pm
This poem is so beautiful and heart-touching Lisa. I am sending much love to you, it must be so tough to say goodbye to someone we love that much – sister’s bond is so special.
Take good care of yourself in this time of grieving and my your sister rest in peace in the pretty sky you are looking at.
xoxo
- lisa
  October 30, 2020 at 4:56 pm
  Thank you so much, Marie. In spite of differences, sister bond is real. Aw, such kind and comforting words to think on as I gaze at the sunset. xo
Balroop Singh
October 29, 2020 at 8:09 pm
Oh! my God! I am grieved at the loss of your sister Lisa. I know how dear a sister is to our heart – a friend, a sibling who is more like a mother – we can bank on her despite all the differences. What happened? Was she sick? I am with you in spirit dear friend, holding your hand, giving you condolence hugs. May her soul rest in peace. May God grant you solace. I know words seem hollow at such an irreparable loss but they bring some succor, that is my hope. Please take care of yourself.

I am sorry your post didn’t reach me. I have retrieved it from my junk folder after your receiving email today.
- lisa
  October 29, 2020 at 9:29 pm
  Thank you so much, Balroop. It turns out she was sick but I had no idea. So I’m shocked still. Always was holding the hope we could get things back on track she was a mother to my younger brother and I. Your words are always a comfort, Balroop. Hugs! xo
Tamara
October 26, 2020 at 8:02 am
I’m so sorry for your loss, and to the family members you mentioned below the beautiful poem and photo.
- lisa
  October 26, 2020 at 10:24 am
  Thank you very much, Tamara. Yes, I’m thinking a great deal of her children 🙁
  
  on a happier note, congratulations on your beautiful baby boy, Rider. Awesome name, too. Hugs!!
Mabel Kwong
October 26, 2020 at 4:32 am
I am so sorry about your loss, Lisa. It sounds like a very hard time and I hope all of you stay strong. This poem is a very thoughtful tribute. The little things like lipstick colour and laugh speak of character and memories – characters and memories that will carry on for years to come. Take care and stay safe. Hugs across the miles.
- lisa
  October 26, 2020 at 10:23 am
  Thank you so much, Mabel. Yes, the memories we keep forever and there are so many. Aw, thank you for the hugs, Mabel. xo.
Colleen
October 25, 2020 at 2:23 pm
Oh, Lisa… I’m so very sorry for your loss. My hugs can’t even begin to ease your pain. Just know, I’m thinking of you and your sister. <3
- lisa
  October 25, 2020 at 5:48 pm
  Thank you so much, Colleen. It was a real shock. Appreciate the hugs. <3