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Open Poetry #34

Uncle James (A Tribute)

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

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Jacksonville, Florida, USA

0 posted 2004-10-31 04:53 PM

Uncle James
Was my favorite Uncle
He was sweet and fun
Even though after awhile
We lost touch with each other

I remember the best times
And not the bad times

I remember
All the trips to Disney World
And how one time
I drove there with him
And Micheal

I remember
When me and Micheal would sing
In James ear
Songs he didn't like
Or didn't want to hear

I remember
When me and Jesse got locked out the house
In the pouring rain
And Uncle James took us in
And let us spend the night

Uncle James loved his cigars
He would go to the magic market
And buy them
And puff away

When mom and dad wanted to go off
Uncle James would do stuff with us
I remember the time he took us for pizza
And we had a blast

Uncle James you are loved
And well tought of
And will be missed
But the memories will never die

In Memory of
James David Arnold
May 16, 1955 - October 5, 2004
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I read this poem at my Uncle's funeral in front of family and friends. I am still a little down over the loss of my Uncle. But I shall do better soon.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Sunshine

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1 posted 2004-10-31 05:51 PM

Ah Julie, he was very young, and I am sorry for your loss. Your tribute is lovely, and I am sure your family was very appreciative of the words you brought together to say goodbye in such a loving way.

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (10-31-2004 08:28 PM).]

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

2 posted 2004-10-31 08:15 PM

The poem you wrote and read at your uncles's funeral will be remembered by many..
and I am sure he was looking down at you and smiling too.
I know it hurts Julie...
just remember the good times...it will take awhile.
Heart Hugs~

~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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3 posted 2004-10-31 08:18 PM

Julie, you are very special, and this write is too

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