They All Gathered Around In Silence
Waiting To Plant The Tree For Him
For The Memory Of Their Friend
A Little Boy They All Knew
And Played With Each Day At School
It's Hard For Them To Understand
Why He Had To Go
As They Each Take Turns
Putting Dirt Around The Tree
Some Smile Some Cry
Some Don't Know What To Say
But They All Love And Miss Him
And Will Each And Everyday
I Know That He Was Watching Us
Plant The Tree For Him That Day
This Tree Is For Your Memory Jess
A Friend Gone But Never Forgotton
Author notes
I Wrote This Poem After My Sons Kindergarden Class Planted A Tree For Him After He Passed Away Feb 2001.... Mommy Loves And Misses You Jess
Written November 15th, 2005
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wow. you made me cry, lol. that rarely happens...good luck
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thank you so much for your very kind words about my poem this poem means so much to me for i wrote it after my 6 year old son died and his kindergarden class planted a tree for his memory at his school thank you again for your kind words
(thoughts)...Laura
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Wow, I am definately lamenting. This poem was so beautiful and heart-felt. The tragedy is sad and I am really sorry for the event.
You did such a fine job describing it and putting emotion into it. This is truly a wonderful and sincere write. Great job and best of luck.
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I wanted to thank you for your kind words on this poem , it means alot to me this poem is speical in alot of ways , i wrote it about my little boys kindergraden class as they planted a tree in his honor and for his memory it's so hard for children to understand why there friend has to leave them ...i myself still don't understand i miss my little boy so much again thank you
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It's a tragic twist, that often some of the most beautiful poems are written in grief and anger.
I'll try to put this in a way that doesn't seem off, the simple way, the simple emotions that you put down, just how, you stated right out about what people must be feeling, and tried not to hide it behind pretty words, I think that is what makes this piece really powerful.
It saddens me that what this poem is based on is true, and that one so young was taken away, it's always painful when children are lost.
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Thank You So Very Much For Your Kind Words And Yes It Is So Very Hard Losing A Child I Feel As If My Life Ended The Day My Little Boy Died I Have 2 Other Children That Keep Me Holding On Again Thank You For Your Kind Words
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tears here..my heart goes out to you for your loss..what a beautiful thing the school did to plant a tree in rememorance of your Son..lossing a child is what I believe to be the worst loss..for we as a parent think they will out live us..I am truely so sorry for your loss..just know all children art in heaven..may god bless you in your times of grieving..hugs...honeydew
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I really liked that.
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I'm weeping for i too am a mother and can feel your pain. You have a gift for remembering your son in words.
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