Widow's Voice

Once Again

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I Forgot You Left

It was last Saturday night

I was struggling with a writing goal

a story

that felt slightly out of reach

 

Called a friend

Drum she said

 

I drummed for a time

felt sleepy

and went to bed at 6pm

 

Awoke at 9:30pm but fell asleep again

Awoke at 4:15am and fell asleep again

Awoke at 6:30am amazed at the wonder of it.

 

This never happens

 

Then

before stepping out of bed

 

a plan

arrived

 

faded now

brilliant then

 

What will we do today?

 

 

So looking forward to being with you

 

feels like you’ve been gone

 

which is when I remember

 

you’re still gone

About Kathie Neff

Kathie Neff was widowed on April 15, 2021. She and her beloved husband, Dan, were high school sweethearts and enjoyed dancing and riding horses together. They lived in gratitude, hope and forgiveness for 50 years and nine months when Dan passed quietly late at night, surrounded by their seven children who, with Kathie, were caring for him in their family home.

Dan and Kathie have been a part of Camp Widow and Soaring Spirits International since its inception, as members of Michele Neff Hernandez’s cadre of helpers from the Neff family.

Kathie believes strongly in the strength and bond that is the gift of community and brings a heart of love for all who have been affected by death and dying.

Long live love. XO