When I was sixteen
My boyfriend was “The One”
Handsome, smart, respectful,
He also was your son
You were a caring father to us both
Watching our love and lives progressing
And when your son proposed to me
You gave us both your blessing
The years ahead brought grandchildren
You thought them all so clever
Until the doctors told the news
That changed our lives forever
There should have been a cure
But Papa, they couldn’t make you stay
We watched you take your final breath
And God took you away
Your suffering is over now
But you didn’t want to go!
And we can’t hear your happiness
As you watch our children grow
God took you for some golden purpose
At the age of fifty-seven
But my heart can’t understand
Why you must watch us from heaven
My sympathy and condolences again, Diana. Fifty-seven is too young. I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteAnd the poem is perfect.
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ReplyDelete57 is far too young. Your poem has me sniffling. *big hugs*
So sorry about you're father-in-law. Beautiful and touching poem. Missed your posts. My condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem. So sorry for your loss! You'll be in my prayers.
ReplyDelete57 is so young, Diana that is a beautiful post and i'm so sorry for your loss
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What a beautiful tribute to your father-in-law. I'll remember you and your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing writer!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem. I'm so sorry for your loss
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I keep coming back to read your poem. It is so beautiful and poignant. Hope you are doing o.k.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone. I'm not a poet, but a post seemed so impossible.
ReplyDeleteOur family is managing. We're trying to remember the happy times but it's hard not to think ahead. It just won't be the same without him.
Thanks again for the support and hugs. You're all wonderful :)
The poem was a beautiful memorial, Diana. 57 is so very young - far, far too young. I am sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and missing you, Diana. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteMiss You =)
ReplyDeleteHi hun. Just stopping in to let you know I gave you an award over at my blog -hugs-
ReplyDeleteThis made me suddenly choke on tears...I didn't see that coming!
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