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Tim
Senior Member

since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

0 posted 2005-04-15 11:08 PM

you once told me I should keep writing and posting...

I hear they snuck your dog inside,
The room where you lay dying,
Hospitals sure like their rules,
And now you’ve got me crying
You took your dog into your lap,
A smile upon your face,
And now you’re gone away from here,
Beyond this earthly place,
You used to laugh at wee-est elf
Told me I was a loon,
I now write about a friend,
Who left this earth too soon.
Rhyming poems can’t be sad,
Least ways I was told,
You told me they were full of it,
Tonight seems strangely cold,
Once you read an ode of mine,
Said it was well, well written,
That is was your favorite,
I sit by sorrow bitten.
Here’s the poem Carol Jean,
I bid farewell my friend,
Unfettered wings of angel’s grace,
As to the stars you wend.

Vespers of a setting sun,
...as calm on land befalls,
Quiets bustle of the day,
...a loon to darkness calls,
Evening paints a sunset,
...across sky's western face,
I soar above on winds of time,
...on wings of feathered grace,
With the birthing of the night,
...the sky erupts ablaze,
A million twinkling stars above,
...hearken heaven's praise,
Reflected on the plains below,
...the glow of moon's first light,
Unfettered wings of angel's grace,
...I soar into the night,
Past the starry sentinels,
...Orion's muted cry,
Luna's orb in majesty,
...across night's cloudless sky.
Solemn silence cloaks the night,
...nature in repose,
Evening's breeze in noiseless hush,
...upon the earth bestows,
Eternal benediction,
...as man and beast are one,
Immortal absolution,
...as final day is done.

In Memory of a friend...

ThUnDeRkYsS
Senior Member

since 1999-09-23

Posts 727
Wisconsin

1 posted 2005-04-15 11:23 PM

Wonderfully written, very touching meaning behind it as well. Great work here, thank you for sharing.

Brian

Strive for higher levels, if they seem out of reach... Grow, and they will get closer.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

2 posted 2005-04-15 11:28 PM

It is easy to see why she would have loved this poem. It's magical.
And this is a beautiful way to lovingly and gently say farewell.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

3 posted 2005-04-16 12:33 PM

Tim

So beautiful....my eyes are crying!

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

4 posted 2005-04-16 07:08 AM

Enduring loss redefines life, doesn't it? Thank you for this - As I finalize a loved one's world today, I needed your wonderful words...

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

5 posted 2005-04-16 11:50 AM

You have written of love everlasting.
Beautiful.
TD

adagio
Member

since 2005-03-19

Posts 449
Marrero, La.

6 posted 2005-04-16 12:33 PM

Beautifull words for someone lucky to call you a friend

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

7 posted 2005-04-16 02:34 PM

This is indeed one of the best ways to say,

thank you for living, for being
part of my life, for giving me reasons
to continue thinking of you...

Yes, Sir, thank you.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

8 posted 2005-04-16 04:25 PM

very touching

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