avatarMarcus aka Gregory Maidman

Summary

Marcus commemorates his late partner Lindsey Jean Cummings with a tanka poem and 36 roses on her death anniversary.

Abstract

On the anniversary of Lindsey Jean Cummings' passing, Marcus pays tribute to her memory with a heartfelt tanka poem and a gesture of 36 roses, symbolizing each year of her life. He spends the day in quiet reflection at the cemetery, connecting with her spirit and recalling their intimate moments. Marcus's homage is a testament to his enduring love and the profound impact Lindsey had on his life. He also shares a previous piece he wrote about Lindsey, describing her as a soul-touching presence whose memory continues to radiate in his life.

Opinions

  • Marcus deeply cherishes the memory of Lindsey, describing her as soft, beautiful, and elegant.
  • The act of leaving roses is a personal ritual that signifies Marcus's unconditional love for Lindsey.
  • The tanka poem reflects a blend of grief, love, and the spiritual connection Marcus feels with Lindsey beyond her physical absence.
  • Marcus views his relationship with Lindsey as akin to a telepathic bond, suggesting a deep emotional and psychic connection between them.
  • He perceives Lindsey's influence as positive and healing, capable of making any day better and touching his soul.

Toasting Lindsey with Tanka

On the actual deathiversary

author’s photo — the tanka is in the card

Thirty-six long stems For each too short span of years Roses evoke you Soft beautiful elegant Prick ye who thorns memory

author’s photo of tanka scribbled by side of the road on the walk home

Prone all day with you Bathing cemetery sun Cry arrive cry left Twixt telepathy lovers like Sunday under covers

Created in honor of my heaven mate,

with unconditional love,

Marcus

Please allow me to share more with you:

Tanka
Poetry
In Memorium
Unconditional Love
Soulmates
Recommended from ReadMedium
avatarMisbah Sheikhh
In the World of Your Embrace

Where Your Love Flourishes Like the Deepest Roots

2 min read
avatarSam Aureli
Beyond the Echo Chamber

Voices in My Head Series | Bridging Divides in a Fragmented World

1 min read
avatarTheodore McDowell
A Mother Losing Her Daughter to Madness

My daughter’s wrists are bandaged, her eyes are open wounds

3 min read
avatarJeffery Smith
The Impact of Remote Work on My Children

My son said something that was a little alarming and troubling which has led me to deep thinking about the impact of remote work. My son…

4 min read
avatarHermione Wilds Writes - Writer and editor
Senryū Poems

Poems to dwell on

2 min read
avatarSmillew Rahcuef
A Writing Hack I Learned from My 11-Year-Old Son

Everybody can use it

3 min read