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The Wedding Gift
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The Wedding Gift |
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Tndeer1 Member
since 2005-06-24
Posts 87TN. USA |
"THE WEDDING GIFT" The day arrived and there we were just like it all was planned We stood in front of all our friends together hand in hand As we repeated every word the preacher had us say Emotions were extremely high yes it's our Wedding Day We didn't plan a honeymoon and hoped that no-one knew Between us both we barely had enough to say "I Do" When every vow had been complete and all was said and done The preacher then presented us as now becoming one We soon discovered all our friends had made a wedding cake With gifts and money for a trip they knew we couldn't take So touched by all their thoughtfulness of what they did that day They filled a need yet didn't take our dignity away This trip had been the very first of all the dreams we had For both of us to finally meet the other's mom and dad The preacher said a special prayer before our trip began Each one stood in agreement, as they held each others hand Soon we were gone and Momma was the first one we would see She lives with her new husband in the hills of Tennessee Then further north to Michigan where both of them reside His parents were so glad to meet their only son’s new bride The last stop made our dream complete and on that final day We shared a place so wonderful it took our breath away The Appalachian Mountains were as far as you could see Beneath the West Virginia skies was where my dad would be As we drove through the iron gates sweet jasmine filled the air My daddy's yard is beautiful he has perpetual care I showed my husband where we laid my dad to rest that day As I tried not to cry but then my heart got in the way The moment that I saw his name reality set in This "Cager Howard" "Veteran" would not come home again Through tears I walked back to the car but when I turned around My husband didn't follow me he's sitting on the ground I watched him at my daddy's grave as he sat at his feet All by himself to face the one he never got to meet My husband started talking yet I couldn't hear a word That conversation had to be the best I never heard I know that when the time is right they'll meet eventually For now this is the closest that the two will ever be Then it was time to go back home and live as man and wife This sweet foundation gave us strength to build our brand new life It's going on eleven years since all of that took place But it seems like just yesterday each time I see his face The memory of him sitting there will live until I die He gave his bride "THE WEDDING GIFT" that money couldn't buy © By: Freda H. Babinski 11-3-96 Tndeer1 |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... |
OH MY...that one required a tissue alert! This was absolutely beautiful...Tndeer!!! Thank you for sharing this treasure for it truly is a  God bless...  ...Beckap.s I know it's late...but...a BIG welcome to Passions!!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear TnDeer, you have the gift of being a fine raconteur ~ and you do it poetically and with grace. An exceptionally moving piece of writing from both your soul and heart. Love & Light, EA |
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Tndeer1 Member
since 2005-06-24
Posts 87TN. USA |
Thank You both so much, I don't think I've ever had such wonderful compliments anywhere as I do here. Even though I don't expect them or even feel I deserve them. I give the credit to God for giving me a way to see a little differently than some and I'm thankful that I can. Also, Thank You for the very sweet welcome. God Bless! Tndeer1 |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Oh Freda...this is certainly a masterpiece! What a love you have! The whole experience is written out just perfectly! Thank you for sharing! |
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Tndeer1 Member
since 2005-06-24
Posts 87TN. USA |
Thank You P.S. This one was (I'd have to say) one of the most difficult ones I've done. Yet anything I have written concerning my dad has been very hard since his death. It seems to capture a type of passion though which is what I feel poetry is all about. We were extremely close and I miss him terribly. He passed away in 1983 but it still seems like yesterday to me. So, I thank you and the others from the bottom of my heart for your comments. God Bless! Tndeer1 |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Tndeer1, My how you can wring out the tears! You write with such honesty and love. Thank you again. martyjo |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
We soon discovered all our friends had made a wedding cake With gifts and money for a trip they knew we couldn't take So touched by all their thoughtfulness of what they did that day They filled a need yet didn't take our dignity away That verse says so much about your friends and how they think of you..wonderful writing and flow Freda... a treasured read Maureen |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this is a heartfelt and glorious write...thank you for sharing |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
My oh my! We are being blessed with such wonderful new poetry since Ron opened the doors. This was so well done and heartfelt. I can't wait to read more of your work. Welcome to Passions! |
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Tndeer1 Member
since 2005-06-24
Posts 87TN. USA |
Thank You All so much, It's great to be here and you've made me feel so welcomed. God Bless! http://www.geocities.com/fredaheavensent/ If you care to visit, they're all there. Tndeer1 |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
oh my, yes tissue alert. brought tears to m y eyes. joy to my heart. this touches the soul My spirit will rise |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
True love in the dictionary will have this post as its meaning. Beautiful."too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Freda, I understand about the death of a parent. I lost my mom in 1980 to suicide brought on by illness. I still have a heavy heart, 25 years later. |
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Tndeer1 Member
since 2005-06-24
Posts 87TN. USA |
I do appreciate the wonderful compliments but they go to the true writer, God. Ms. P. S. You are so right about a parents death, especially when it's the one you're closest to. Three of us are left now but I sometimes feel very alone so it's excellent therapy to write about my dad. My mom and sister can't really understand that or me now but I'm thankful they have each other and pray they enjoy every minute together. Thank You All Again and God Bless! Tndeer1 |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
writing does help indeed... that's how I began |
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Tndeer1 Member
since 2005-06-24
Posts 87TN. USA |
Ms. P. S. Thank You, I actually began writing in 1991 when my husband was in Saudi (1st. Gulf War) and I became disabled right before he left. After working for so many yrs. I suddenly was alone and felt useless until one night I woke up with all these words in my head. I started writing them down and that night, after about 4 hrs. I wrote my first poem which was "Daddy." Just as you have read it here was how it was written that night. It was amazing and I've been writing since then. Thank You Again for your kindness and God Bless! Tndeer1 |
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