Hoyt Listening To My Poetry Reading
Hoyt and I knew each other only in Second Life
As happens many times, when people die in real life
those of us in Second Life are not aware
and so we wait to see them again.
In Hoyt’s case, I knew he was sick.
We talked maybe twice a month,
and I knew he was battling 4th stage lung cancer.
I thought he had more time….
I also thought someone (his brother) would write and let me know..
I was wrong, and I finally figured it out, when I found his obituary listed,
four months later. It was a shock and I wrote this poem.
Hoyt was my best friend for 17 years!!
Please press play to hear it…
I am so sorry for this deep loss. May his memory be a blessing to you now and always, dear one.
Thank you Linda…you understand and know..he was one of the good guys:)
Between the real and the virtual there is so much complexity! We can be anyone and anything we want, and not let the real in… But the real is still there, in the background, and sometimes we want to know.
Beautifully put and set to music; thank you for this.
(Now I need to give some RL contacts a few addresses to contact in the event.)
Thank you Dale..it’s a subject we don’t talk much about..but it happens and it’s a sad shock when it does. You know what a great guy Hoyt was and he admired you very much. I promised him no matter what I would keep him as my partner….and he still is:) Yes, once again the music just pulled this out of me. Thank you for your beautiful, understanding comment. 🙏
I don’t like to like this, but you put your grief into a beautiful good-bye. I am very sorry for your loss.
Thank you Joey…Hoyt is and will be very missed.. Hugs!!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a friend is very hard. Blessings to you dear friend.
Thank you Sadje….yes he was a great friend for almost 20 years….He will be missed me and by many!!
So true my dear sister. Hugs 🤗
What a deeply heartfelt tribute to Hoyt. I’m truly sorry for your personal loss. May his soul rest in peace, and may you find strength and comfort in the memories you shared with him.🙏💐💗
Thank you Kaushal…Hoyt was well known here on WordPress and when he was not sick,, he almost never missed a new poem of mine…he always left a comment, and over the years, I wrote many for him too::) I appreciate your kind words very much.
Thank you, Karima, for sharing these details. Stay blessed always 🙏💐
I remember when this happened, Karima and what a loss it was for you. What a shock and so hard. Thank you for putting your heart in your poem and sharing it with us. Sending so much love and big hugs for your tribute to your incredible friend. The goodbyes, sorrow and hello’s live on in your heart as we hold you in blessings, strength and courage. xxxx❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your beautiful words Cindy…and your understanding..Yes loss is something always hard but to find out way after the fact…somehow makes it even harder. Big hugs Cindy..🤗
You’re so very welcome. It takes as long as it does and different forms. That’s soooo hard not to have closure! Same with one of my friends. The shock of it all took forever❣️❣️
All battles against cancer are hard and especially when you know that your life will be shortened but you don’t know when. Well written and your loss is evident.
Thank you so much David…I appreciate your words.
RIP Hoyt! 🤍
Thank you so much Cassa for your kind gesture!
Sorry for your loss. Beautiful tribute.🙏🏼
Thank you so much Jay..yes in this modern age we form alternative relationships…I have someone from WordPress, she lives in a nursing home, and I adore her. We talk weekly on WhatsApp..although we never have and never will meet:)
I’m so sorry for your loss, Karima.
I really appreciate that Dawn. Thank you.