Noel Henderson

Around noon yesterday I was reading my email while eating lunch,

And texting my friend Joel to make plans to hang out.

I took a quick walk down the block with a friend to get some fresh air,

And to bask in the sun.

I can remember thinking about was how lucky I was.

How lucky I am.

Around that same time, my Uncle Noel passed away.

He was in his 90′s.

My cousin told me that he died peacefully,

Of natural causes,

Asleep in a warm bed,

And not alone.

I keep hoping the tears will come.

But they wont.

I keep thinking of that brown recliner that he lived in,

Ate in,

Slept in.

Where he read paperback books,

In order to escape the mediocrity of life.

I keep thinking of his green plastic cup,

Which was the right size,

For a 32 oz bloody mary.

He called it the breakfast of champions.

And I believed him.

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11 Responses to “Noel Henderson”

  1. February 3, 2009 at 7:11 am
    Mirsays:

    I’m sorry, Giyen. Life is complicated; death, sometimes even moreso.

  2. February 3, 2009 at 7:13 am
    Kiridasays:

    Giyen, I’m sorry for your loss. Your uncle sounds like he was a great man and I’m sure he would have been touched that you shared such wonderful memories of him.

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  3. February 3, 2009 at 10:37 am
    Jim Bensonsays:

    One hug for Giyen. Long one.

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  4. February 3, 2009 at 1:48 pm
    Jen L.says:

    So sorry to hear about your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man. HUGS.

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  5. February 3, 2009 at 6:17 pm
    Bernisays:

    My thoughts are with you.

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  6. February 3, 2009 at 10:20 pm
    Jessicasays:

    That’s a beautiful post, very poetic and right.

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  7. February 4, 2009 at 5:41 am
    Meredithsays:

    I’m really not sure how to respond to this. I’m familiar with losing a relative, and I know that no amount of verbal comfort or sympathy can really make up for the loss. However, I still offer my condolences. =(

  8. February 5, 2009 at 10:31 am
    Peggy Dolanesays:

    Beautiful poem, a tribute that shares a glimpse into his spirit with people, like me, who never knew him. Your love for him shines for all of us to see. You have my sympathy.

  9. December 16, 2009 at 8:31 am
    Jonathansays:

    good good…this post deserves nothing :( …hahaha just joking :P …nice post :P