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Saunni
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0 posted 2002-06-16 11:27 PM


In Memory Of My Father... Warren "Newie" Alexander Wallace(1933-1994)


Dad, words can't say what I feel right now. If by chance you can see this know I love you and miss you terribly.



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...

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S

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the_loner_23
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1 posted 2002-06-16 11:29 PM


That is sad yet sweet.

Cold hands means a warm heart

ethome
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2 posted 2002-06-16 11:30 PM


Saunni....Words escape me.....This is awesome!      
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3 posted 2002-06-16 11:41 PM


This is very special, Saunni...
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4 posted 2002-06-16 11:59 PM




(big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I know deep down with all my heart your dad will never forget you and will always love you just as I know he can read these words with all his heart from above where He has him safe! (kiss on cheek) My thoughts are with you, sweet friend, this brought tears to my eyes, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Saunni, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Saunni
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5 posted 2002-06-17 12:21 PM


the_loner_23, thank you for reading.

ethome, thanks for reading this poem. It was a write of sorrow but of happiness for what he is recieving now that he is with God...

Balladeer, thank you for taking the time to read this.

Noah, thanks, Dear One, you always have the nicest things to say.

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S

serenity blaze
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6 posted 2002-06-17 01:48 AM


*winks* and *tears*

I know.

bless you...

JamesMichael
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7 posted 2002-06-17 06:10 AM


You wrote this well...James
Saunni
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8 posted 2002-06-17 02:23 PM


Serenity, and James, thank you both for reading this. It means more then I can say! Thanks again.

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S

Sven
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9 posted 2002-06-17 03:22 PM


Saunni. . . you've found the words my friend. . . just keep listening to them. . .

from your heart, as always. . .

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