Open Poetry #12 |
Letter From Heaven (Re-written from The Corner Pub) |
Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
My Grandpa died a few years before I was born in 1975, and he was very close to my Mom - Laura, and I have always wondered if he's looking down on me from Heaven. And If he had the chance to speak to me as an angel, what would he say and how would he feel to have me as his grandchild? My Grandpa was an artist and so that is why "I'll paint you a picture of happiness" is in my poem to honour his talent ~A LETTER FROM HEAVEN~ Dear Grand Daughter, you will never see my face or know the warmth of my embrace, for, I have already left this earth just mere years before your birth But, Melissa Phyllis, please remember this although upon your sweet cheek, you'll never feel my kiss, you have a guardian angel in Heaven above who's looking down on you with pride and much love It's true that you'll never be with me to hear all the wisdoms that I'd whisper in your ear, but, know that my Laurie Dorie will take good care of you and tell you all the stories of your Grandpa to see you through Someday, you'll grow to be a woman, fall in love and achieve much you'll know that I live on through your children's touch I'll paint you a picture of happiness from a cloud's single tear to guide you through life, to sweep away any fear And so, when years upon your face are worn and you have a grandchild to be born, only then, my Melissa, will you begin to know the joy that I feel within I love you, Grandpappy Wilf *By Melissa Honeybee* The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Not only did you write a tribute to your Grandfather, but one also to the people who raised you. This was beautiful! [This message has been edited by inot2B (edited 01-10-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Melissa~ This is just BEAUTIFUL ! What a sweet blessing you are to his memory. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
In a few years Melissa, when your son or daughter create a picture for your refrigerator ... perhaps he'll be guiding their hand Loved your poem Rex |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Inot2b - Thank you for the high compliment I do hope that I have honoured my entire family with this, well, it made my mom cry happy tears Marge - Thank you, I'm so glad that you enjoyed my poem, I knew that I could count on you to read this Rex - Your words touched me, it's a comforting thought, thank you! The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading your poem Melissa...James |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
very lovely melissa...and just for the record my grandfather and my father visited me in a dream the other night..it only was for a a few seconds..but they were together..my dad died two years ago and my grandfather died about 25 years ago..HUGS ~V~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Melissa, this is exactly what he said to you, and you know this, because all of these words were whispered in your ear... and he is VERY proud of you! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
James - I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem Victoria - I have had dreams of close ones who have passed away, I believe that it's their way of saying "hi, I'm fine up in Heaven." Thank you for reading this, glad that you could relate in some way Karilea - Thank you so much for your kind words and support, I do hope that he is proud - thanks for the thought The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Your writing has always touched my heart in someway Melissa and this one is definately no exception to that...on the contrary it touches much deeper...I enjoyed this weave tremendously...thank you for sharing it~ Swim in the waves of the weave...Not the mind of the weaver~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Melissa, a wonderful loving write. There are so many family that is missed and are gone now. I wish I had met them, but I know they live on in the stories and my gene's. Parker |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I do believe our loved ones watch and guide us from above ... this is so heart-warming Melissa. What a beautiful and tender read, just lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Holly - I'm so glad that this touched you, thank you for reading this! Parker - Your family lives on in the wonderful poetry you write! I'm glad that you liked my poem Kit - Thank you for the high compliment! I have always believed in angels and I truly feel that my Grandpa is watching me from above The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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