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DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22

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0 posted 1999-09-30 02:55 PM

This piece was written for a funeral by visitor request. 'Tis my first such piece

We've come together in celebration,
for a new angel has been granted wings.
Our friend Tom has earned his salvation,
and the heavenly paradise it brings.

In memory of his rich and full life,
all his well-earned praises I will now sing.
With humor he met every pain and strife,
greeting with a smile the sadness they bring.

With practical jokes and crank phone calls,
he touched with laughter his family and friends.
The hmour and joy which this verse recalls,
should fill your heart up with "Remember when's".

Towards his parents he felt more than duty,
for closeness to them was born of respect.
Honoring them was a thing of beauty,
for not once did his parents he neglect.

For the friends he had he was always there,
holding and consoling those he held dear.
Whether pain or joy in all he would share,
laughing with them or soothing away fear.

His most endearing trait was compassion,
which extended to blanket all mankind.
Even when caring seemed out of fashion,
to those who needed it he was not blind.

For these reasons and more his wings were earned,
mostly though for his overwhelming love.
From the gates of heaven he was not turned,
but called to the arms of the Lord above.

©1999 DreamEvil

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Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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1 posted 1999-09-30 03:07 PM

Great job, Dream!

Dragoness
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since 1999-08-07

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2 posted 1999-09-30 03:51 PM

Great job Brother of my heart!

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Set you heart free and your mind will follow.

Marilyn
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since 1999-09-26

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Ontario, Canada

3 posted 1999-09-30 04:16 PM

A great tribute Dream.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

4 posted 1999-09-30 04:41 PM

This is simply wonderful for such a sorrowful occasion. I can see where it can be redone for female, child, and become a popular piece at funerals.

DE, we're very proud of you.

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Sunshine
Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

LngJhnAg
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since 1999-07-23

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Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

5 posted 1999-09-30 04:44 PM

This was postive and upbeat, Dreamie - so unlike you, but still like you. Nice job.

Nan

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6 posted 1999-09-30 06:35 PM

Positive and upbeat is a really good thing - especially considering the theme...

caroline
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since 1999-08-16

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7 posted 1999-09-30 07:31 PM

What a lovely poem. This is very touching, Dream.

Michael

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since 1999-08-13

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California

8 posted 1999-09-30 08:05 PM

Wonderfully done and in such a positive aspect. Your Light side shines through on this one.

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Michael Anderson

May Darkness find you all through the day.

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

9 posted 1999-09-30 08:12 PM

This is perfect for the occasion! I hope the 'visitor' likes it as much as I did... it's very hard to write for someone else and you did a beautiful job!

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

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10 posted 1999-09-30 08:46 PM

I think it is very difficult to write upon request, to try to capture the emotions of someone else. I've never been able to do that. YOU HAVE!! Very well done.

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Denise

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

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Tamarac Fla

11 posted 1999-09-30 10:30 PM

DreamEvil,
You did one heck of a job could not be better.

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

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Illinois

12 posted 1999-09-30 11:19 PM

Very touching tribute Dream. I think you did a great job!

PhaerieChild
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since 1999-08-30

Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon

13 posted 1999-09-30 11:24 PM

All I can do is echo all the sentiments above. Superb piece of writing!!

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If you love me like music, I'll be your song.
~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie

Nicole
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since 1999-06-23

Posts 1835
Florida

14 posted 1999-10-01 02:29 AM

...perfect

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

15 posted 1999-10-01 02:36 AM

Soul-Bro, you did a wonderful job with this poem

and you always do!
very touching poem love it

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What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge

JennyLee
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since 1999-09-01

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Northwestern, NJ.

16 posted 1999-10-01 10:29 AM

Such touching words in this memorial.

Jenny

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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Glen Hope, PA USA

17 posted 1999-10-01 05:03 PM

Wonderful job

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It is better to be silent and be considered a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

Pufalove
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since 1999-08-18

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Houston, Tx. USA

18 posted 1999-10-01 07:04 PM

Your best one...and a surprise. My sympathy but praise for this one.

johnt300
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since 1999-09-12

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san diego, ca.

19 posted 1999-10-02 05:22 AM

Just excellent. Thank you very much for this one.
Tyson

Christopher

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Purgatorial Incarceration

20 posted 1999-10-02 01:47 PM

Nuff said!

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