My wife had passed only a week after the birth of our son;
her last words to me was that she wanted her son
to know how much his mother loved him.
I did just that, everyday, every night, I let him know.
It has only been four short years since that day,
and now I myself have fallen ill.
The fear and sorrow in my heart, that our son
will not understand, but happiness also knowing
that he'll be raised in a family of love, my parents;
whom raised me with much of the same.
As I grow weaker and closer to my death, I hold my son close
and say "be strong my dear son, your mother and I
will always love you, and watch over you as you grow".
He sat so quietly at my side and his eyes were frozen
to mine as I spoke and did not move until the last words
of I love you had left my lips.
He paused..then gently leaned over me placing his tiny lips
close to my ear. I felt a warm moist tear from his eye
fall upon my cheek as he said "I love you" he paused again..
"and tell mommy, I love her too".
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Author notes
Written January 26th, 2006
by: Driftwood/Gary Boykin
A contest entry
- Sad poems wanted!!! by EmmaLuLu.
450 points, ended April 17, 2008, 14 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - just want sad poems(read description) by SaviDropKick.Oi..
300 points, ended May 7, 2008, 34 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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this is a very good poem.It's beautifully written but it is SO sad! I feel so sorry for that little boy. *sniffle* *sniffle* *tear*
~Alicia Lynn
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WOW.
This one is an emotional rollercoaster, sad hope love tenderness...
Since losing my husband I myself have though a lot about what will happen on the day I leave to be with him.
I will be torn between my children and husband, wanting to stay with them but be with him.
Thank God these kinds of decisions are not one's we are forced to make.
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Ummm... errr... sniff sniff!!! You were right, this one certainly had me reaching for the tissues!! Oh what a tragedy!! This played like a movie in my head and I pictured the little boy at his father side telling him he loved him. Ohhhh.....
Such a wonderfuly sad write! I'm kinda all choked up and lost for words I'm afraid!!
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Beautifully sad. The emotions written are strong and gripping.
Thanks for entering.
Much luck
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i am so going to cry here. i hope this is not a true story. oh my gosh!!! i can't really comment as i can't see the screen. good luck in the contest that you have entered. i do not think you are going to need it though. hope2makeit
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.. So sad!! .. You are such a talented poet, your poems make me laugh and cry, but this one just touched my heart, tries not to cry.. so much emotion.. Thankyou sooooooooooooooooooo much for entering and good luck!!! 
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I was all laughing and happy after reading about Hermie.. now I want to cry... this is so very very sad.. its VERY SAD.. OHH GOD ITS SAAAD...
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great job
OH MY< BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN! Oh the tears still flow. All I can say as I am still emotional drained with this one. -
beautifully said
Oh Gary, you have done it again. Tears are rolling down my face as I can just see your son saying them words. By the way is the picture of your son, if son hes cute. Once again a great poem thats so from the heart. xxxxxx Julia -
beautiful
omg Gary...this is so sad but to beautiful! I read the last two lines and my heart just leaped because of all this emotion that was built up through the entire thing! As always, this poem is amazing and well writting! -
wow..Dritwood another beautifully written sad poem from you..excellent ..thank you for sharing..just my opinon..I think your title could be adjusted to fit the write better..also if you were a silver or gold you could do so much more on your presentation..I love the [2 ] writes I've read of yours so far..I use to be a siver and a gold member ..I've got to renew soon, lol...anyways ..great write!!
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Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful i can't say much more than that and you are so close to mking me cry it isn't even funny. This is very beautiful.
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This poem was absolutely beautiful... Wonderful Job!!! YOU ROCK...lol
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Bravo Bravo Bravisimo!
~*Kris*~ -
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!
This is all that I can say abou this poem. It made me cry so bad. In fact I am still crying now as I type this comment to you. Thanks so much for putting this on AP!! and also thanks for reading "Mommy Dearest."
Jenn -
I didn't mean to break your heart...or did I? Hmmm...Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you liked it. Gary
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the last line just about broke my heart!!! it was like the whole poem was leading up to it... amazing!!
thank you for entering my contest and good luck!!
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Wow. This is really really truly sad and hopeful and loving at the same time. I'm really sorry to hear what happened. God bless.
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Thank you so very much. This is not true and thankful for that I am. I just try seeing things from all angles.
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wow this is amazing. if this is true i am very sorry for what you are facing and what the past has brought forth to you. i do not doubt that you and your son both are very strong people able to overcome the challenges brought your way. good luck in the contest, this was a very emotional piece. take care <<33
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