Remember me this winter as the snow falls upon your face.
Remember me when flowers bloom in the Spring & the birds begin to sing early in the morning when you have not yet been to sleep.
Remember me on sunny days when butterflies roam, during cookouts, fishing trips, bike rides and summer fun.
Remember me in the Fall as you walk through leaves of red at the bonfires and drink my favorite drink.
Remember me When my wild stories are told but most of all Remember “Me” with love
as I remember you. Do not stop all the fun things we did because it was what we enjoyed together.
Remember me when my daughter graduates, marries and has her first child. Help her remember me.
Forget the bad, remember the good for I may not have done all things right but never did I intend to hurt you. I will forever be near, for I live within your hearts.
Author notes
This is true, my Brother -in-law passed away VERY unexpectedly from a heart embelism, he was only 32. This was devastating to the whole family. He left a 8 yr. old daughter behind.
Written February 18th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- make me cry by Honeydew.
300 points, ended February 23, 2006, 41 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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How tender a write in tribute and a well earned gold. although it was before we got together, i have a 'brother-in-law' tht had the very same thing happen, i forget his age but it was similar i think. His son was 11 at the time of his death. Best of luck in this and all of your endeavors.
Hetohke'e * 
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Emily,
This is so sad and so beautifully written. The words from your heart expressed so much love and tears are streaming down my cheeks as I write this for you. I can see why you got a gold for this and my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Your brother-in-law was so young and even though he is not here physically, he will watch over the family eternally and smile as he sees his daughter graduate, get married, have children of her own, his grandchildren. His memory will live in all of your hearts forever. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I need to get a kleenex now. Love and God bless you my friend, Joyce 
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Oh this is so sad, I can't imagine. But you are right, he would want you to carry on, for her sake, and remember to do all the things that they used to do, don't ever let her forget and help her remember the happy times! You've captured that necessity so well!
Michele -
this is so sad. i am sorry for your family and the loss you have had to endure. thank you for sharing this beautifully well-written poem with all of us. viyanna r langager
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excellent
beautiful piece great emotion truely it is what leave behind in our love one's hearts that really matter after we are gone -
great
This piece is wonderfully written and very emotional full. I hope they remember you for all the right reasons, like you say and not to mourn the time lost. -
touching poem
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memories or hindsight words of wisdom you have given us enjoyed the way you wrote it., good luck
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i loved it
that's so beautiful. It reminds me of my grandfather (he died two years ago but it's still raw.) I like the way you wrote it from your brother's point of veiw and I admire the way you handled this death. Good luck on the contest and good luck to you and your family. -
phenomenal, touching
Awwwwwww, this is so sad, I think I'm going to cry, and I mean that sincerely
I do love how you depicted it from your brother's point of view. That was awesome. The flow of words was perfect and I am going to applaud this, for this is just beyond belief.
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Beautiful..it had me crying too..I love how you dipicted it from your brothers point of view. Great job and congrats! ~Sheila
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Very touching and sad. It is hard I know. May the God of all comfort be with the family. Congratulations on your win. Marg
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A very sad story. I am sorry for your loss. It is hard when some leave at such a young age! Good write! The Shaker
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this is really sad, but true. the way you have conveyed the emotion is fantastic. sorry for your loss
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Thank you very much, I appreciatte you taking the time to write me.
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okay this had me crying...the way you expressed your brother in laws feelings for his daughter to go on ..all of you to go on..and remember him ..lost for words..wow..very sad ..so sorry for your loss..take care.thank you for your entry..I love this write..hugs..honeydew
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