You look away, and shake your head.
But it’s me that you see at the foot of your bed.
It’s me that’s running through the whispering grass,
that touches your hand as you’re walking past.
A second glance you gave yesterday.
It was me that you saw just darting away.
I tiptoe quietly by your side.
I peek out from a chair, then I run and hide
I play the games that we would have played.
I visit the places where we would have stayed.
So always smile when you think of me.
I’m the tiniest flower, I’m the tallest tree.
I’m the brightest star. I’m the soaring bird.
I’m the softest breeze that you’ve ever heard.
I’m the warmest sun and the coldest snow.
I will be by your side wherever you go.
Keep my memory close, within your heart.
I'm a breath away, we could never part.
I am always there at the start of play,
and with you still at the end of the day.
So don’t look away, don’t shake your head.
It’s me that’s playing at the foot of your bed.
Author notes
This is a poem that came to me during meditation and I had to write it down in one quick go. A message that came from the spirit of a child for his mum, a friend of mine.
Not sure if it is what you are asking for, but nevertheless it is very special to my friend.
In a list
- c) My Bronze Awards • next in list
- f) Inspirational • next in list
- k) My Personal Favourites • next in list
- h) Quiet Stuff • next in list
- d) My Honorable Mention Awards • next in list
- a) My Gold Awards • next in list
A contest entry
- For Sandygram In Her Loss. by CountryCousin.
600 points, ended March 15, 2007, 8 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Contest In Memory of Marilyn, and in Support of Family and Friends by Lady-Pegasus.
1000 points, ended April 13, 2007, 26 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Contest : Calling all verbal and visual artists by forever dreaming.
650 points, ended May 17, 2007, 25 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - A spiritual experience by Uncle.
1200 points, ended August 12, 2007, 31 entries
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600 points, ended August 5, 2007, 7 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Give me something so spirtual so that the hair on my arms and neck stands up by SueMason.
600 points, ended January 23, 2008, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Sad Poems please :):) by LeilaJayne.
1400 points, ended January 23, 2008, 36 entries
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1700 points, ended April 6, 2008, 25 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Make me burst out in tears with your words by KaseyL.
600 points, ended May 9, 2008, 84 entries
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900 points, ended November 4, 2008, 16 entries
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22250 points, ended March 23, 45 entries
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Please tell me what you think
Comments
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I love this poem. It's beautiful in everyway, definately one of my favorites
Thank you for sharing and entering in my contest
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From Michael:
"This poem is very uplifting and reminds me alot of my younger brother Austin. Thank you for sharing it with this contest. God Bless.
M
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Awesome poem! And the many trophies that it has earned are well deserved. Michael will love this. The rhyme scheme and meter are untouchable
~Raymond~
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i had to come back and re read this beautiful write that you entered in one of my contests (aug 2007) for a young boy who we miss so much.thank you for this, it brought much comfort to us, his parents and his siblings.
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Awww.. this is so playful, and touching.. a great poem for losing a child. Even though we're grieving, they just want to play and for things to go back to the way they were before.. death can not keep a child from playing, not if we don't let it
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This one is abselutly berathtaking. This write is so full of emotions and life! I've never read a poem that is this alive.
You did an amazing job on writing this one!
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Thank you so much for posting this for Cathy and our family. This is an amazing poem and will surely bring us comfort in times to come.
God Bless,
Crystal
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This is an amazing poem and will bring me so much comfort. The words are beautiful and I thank you so much for posting it for me. Love, Cathy.
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thank you for entering this poem to share with cathy
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What can I say ?
This is so beautifully penned Cuz It certainly did make the hair on my arms stand up 
Best of luck in this contest. Think you'd better make room for another trophy 
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I can see I am gonna have to go through ALL your writes to catch up here...where was I...
This is amazing and yes you got my folicles a tingling big time with this one. Also jogged my memory of one I should write about...
Best wishes in THIS contest also
Cuz
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Wonderful
When I enter contests, I usually read a few of the entries to see what I'm up against and decide to enter based on that. After I read this one, I almost didn't enter.
This is an excellent piece. The premise is wonderful and the nuances of your phrasing are great. This should be in the preliminary finalists in my opinion.
Michael
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Beautiful and sad. Reminded me of the poem "Do not stand at my grave and weep"
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Aww thats so sad :'( x
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I enjoyed reading this. It was very touching. Thank you for sharing such a deep piece here on allpoetry. Blessed Be! ~~S & M~~
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great
I loved this it brought a tear to my eye as I believe they watch over us and stay with us.And when I think of my child I feel her here .Well done
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He's like the wind. You cant see Him but you can feel him...this waa excellent.
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a very sweet poem...very poignant. i like the flow and imagery and the last line wraps it all perfectly.
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thank yo uso much for entering and good luck in the contest with this wonderful write so sorry that i have taken a long time to read and comment but personal issues have limited my time on here
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liked it, interesting
I meditate also: interesting how it came to you, and the impression you had. Thanks for entering the contest: Dave
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Brilliant use of rhyming and sounds brillaint! Flow was great and it was well written! Good luck in the contest!
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This was a great use of the words and so different from the other poems. It was fun to read and the flow was great too. Thank you for the entry.
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very good
Interresting and well written. Excellrnt use of rhyme.
Great picture painted with words.
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nice job
its a good poem and the pic does suit this piece, it has a way of sketching a picture in your mind so the reader can not only read but "see" the poem. its very good and id love to read more.
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good
good poem keep it up
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This is a beautiful poem. Sad, yet full of wonderings and almost memory like thoughts. Your word choice was excellent and certainly convayed a beautiful message!
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Awesome, the rhyme is so good and the flow and the way the piece just dances from line to line is a wonderful job of the word bank, i am envious of your rhyming talent Love, C
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So sad but so beautiful. The rhymes and rhythm are great, and the lengthening of the third stanza really emphasizes the ideas put forward there. I love the idea that someone stays with you in your heart and mind.
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I still like this and.
I still like this and you did very well with this piece. Everyone should be able to think on the fact that life goes on. We know that love never really leaves us. -
Thank you for your contest submission and for granting the required permission. Very wonderful piece of memories and remaining. I do think this piece fits in here very well, and thank you for sharing it with us and the fmaily and friends. Best of luck in this and all of your endeavors. Hetohke'e *
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thank you very much for the submission, i appreciate it
good luck in my contest
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Thank you for all the love and kindness you send
Though it takes time for a heart to mend
Only with the love of God will my sorrow end
And through blessings like you my friend -
Excellent!
Yet again, your rhyming is truly amazing, nothing is forced, the poem flows in such a smooth way giving your reader a wonderful read.
This poem gave me a real feeling of comfort and security, the words you have penned here reach out and touch the heart of your reader in a simple yet endearing way.
Well worth the read, thank you so much for sharing this.
I wouldn't have missed it for the world
~Katie~
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I can relate.
I can truly relate to this poem as I felt the same thing a few years back when an old friend died. You did well.
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