21. For A Mother's Birthday
As each passing day goes by
A tear falls from my eye
With each day passing me
A memory comes to mind
As each passing day goes by
A tear falls from my eye
With each day passing me
A memory comes to mind
I can sincerely relate to this poem. Every year I celebrate my deceased daughter's and grandson's birthdays. I lost them in a car accident in 2004. Birthdays have always been special in my...
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The day you left us was heartbreak and sorrow.
The day you left us we saw no tomorrow.
The day you left us we didn't understand.
The day you left us God had you by the hand.
I dedicate this poem to my mum and dad, who died within a week of each other.
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Since the day the skies turned gray
It was then I thought of you
As the rain pondered upon my tin-roof
Tears from my eyes shown how much I missed you
I know you are crying and you are sad, but I just want to let you know that you don't have to cry anymore. Pray and you will see them close to your eyes. They are there Get together with...
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When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Christina Rossetti was my main inspiration for taking up poetry in 1972. This poem was a standout to me. I have 3 self-published books of poetry that I put together. The third one, Poetry in...
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O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done,
The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won,
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring;
I just like it. First heard the poem when in high school and recently the poem has risen from my deep memory to everyday recollection.
The familiar sting of tears in my eyes
And the ripping pain in my heart.
It's been almost a year since the dreaded day
The same thing happened to me. My Meme had breast cancer for 14 years. She was in remission 3 times, but it came back for a 4th time. It has been 5 years since that fateful day. It was a...
When I remember you, I remember the first time we met.
I look back at our time together with absolutely no regret.
When I remember you, I remember the first time I looked into your eyes.
Fragile is a single life the brave so freely give.
Bound for immortality, their souls will surely live.
Death, don't be proud for what you took, they freely gave away.
Their quest for freedom far outweighed the fear that you convey.
I lost you all those years ago,
But memories don't fade; they grow.
Your special day will always be
One that means so much to me.
Remember me with laughter, for I loved to make you smile.
I'll be that funny thought you haven't thought of in a while.
Remember me when sunshine is streaming on your face;
the warmth that you are feeling is me and my embrace.
I woke up to see the bright Connecticut sky.
My mom came in with a holiday twinkle in her eye.
She helped me get dressed and the morning flew by.
I wonder what you really thought
And what was on your mind
The answers to those questions
You never seemed to find
Within my heart beats a separate pulse
With a rhythm all its own.
It comforts me in my times of need
And keeps me from feeling alone.
Dear Mother, I've so much to tell you,
I wouldn't know where to begin.
There's so much I've learned in the years since you've gone,
How I long to just see you again.
You have served your time
and lived out your days.
You have now made the move
from your house of clay.
The very first month
Of each passing year
Brings up your birthday
Even though you're not here.
Dedicated to the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary
They were the ones who made us smile
And blessed our lives for a very short while.
Let everyone gather
With no heartaches or tears.
Let the bright memories flow
From all the past years.
He marches in God's army now but once
upon a time,
With valor he fought long and proud
our freedom on his mind.
Your birthday is here again,
but in heaven you will be.
We will celebrate your special day
visiting you and your memorial tree.