navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #8 » I Lift My Hands
Open Poetry #8
Post A Reply Post New Topic I Lift My Hands Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Saunni
Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777
West Virginia

0 posted 2000-07-24 12:10 PM


I Lift My Hands

I praise him for my family in my prayers at night
And I thank him for having you within my life
Though tears fall like rain, Dad, with missing you
I must lift my hands to the man who needs you, too...

He's taken you from the cold the only way he knew best
He has layed out a much kinder place for a man to rest
And though I find myself wishing I was never alone
I must lift my hands to the man who's given you a sweeter home...

He's given you, Dad, the most peaceful nights
So, lay your head in happiness for we'll be alright
And though my heart is drowning in so many tears
I must lift my hands to the man for giving us such happy years...

He's taken you, Dad, from the rain and the storms
And he's taken you, Dad, to keep you warm
It's in my truest belief that you're in a greater land
So, for that, to God, I must lift my hands...

You've taught us that a family can't really be apart
Because once a family, always a family, inside real hearts
And from your old life here we're still one somehow
But I must lift my hands to the man who is your new family now...

From the day you left we've lived on rocky ground
But it was your time to rest when we layed you down
You were tired for years but your light came on time
So, I must lift my hands to the man who's given you peace of mind...

In a moments weakness I find myself crying for strength
Because love feels empty sometimes when life's at it's end
But I know in reality you are so blessed at last
So, I must lift my hands to that lucky man who's holding my Dad...

Saun




Sauni :)
Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak
I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps

© Copyright 2000 Saundra - All Rights Reserved
Michael G
Senior Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 579
Nashville
1 posted 2000-07-24 12:36 PM


I know the loss, and your words are more than I could express......
Paula Finn
Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546
missouri
2 posted 2000-07-24 12:53 PM


I lost the only "dad" I ever knew last year on Mothers Day very unexpectedly...its a pain you dont easily forget...beautiful Saunni

never say never

Marge Tindal
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores
3 posted 2000-07-24 02:56 AM


Saunni~
This is lovely.
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #8 » I Lift My Hands

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary