Open Poetry #21 |
I Lift My Hands (In Memory Of My Dad) |
Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
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 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
That is sad yet sweet. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Saunni....Words escape me.....This is awesome! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is very special, Saunni... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(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..." |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
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 |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*winks* and *tears* I know. bless you... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You wrote this well...James |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
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 |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Saunni. . . you've found the words my friend. . . just keep listening to them. . . from your heart, as always. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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