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Held In His Arms

With courage and grace you faced the unknown,
Believing God’s kindness would carry you home.
With tearful goodbyes we kissed your sweet face,
Then gently He lifted you from our embrace.

(chorus)
Held in His arms
Held in His arms
You shine with His radiant grace.
Held in His arms
Held in His arms
You rest in His tender embrace.

With broken hearts we laid you to rest,
Clothed in love and hopefulness.
Friends and family gathered to grieve,
Soothing sorrow with this belief:

(repeat chorus)

Though your motherly touch we cannot replace,
We trust in God’s mercy and infinite grace.
We know your soul lives in the light of the Son,
And rests in the arms of His love.

(repeat chorus)


Joyce Josephson

Author notes

This song was written for my Mother. Her first name was Jackie.

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  • Timeless Wisdom silver member
    February 22

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    Wonderful song! I would, in fact be glad to put music to it on the piano...that is if you haven't already, in which case I would love to learn it
    Thank you for your dedication.
    ~Raymond~


    • Freed by Mercy silver member
      February 22
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      I have music "in my head" for it. I began to work with someone on it, but he lost interest.
      I sing, but I can't write music, and can't really read it either. Since I have a melody in my head, you could probably pluck out an even better one for it.

      So yes, I would LOVE for you to put music to it. Have you composed much? Even if not, give it a try, then Im me. We'll take it from there. I wrote lyrics for a few songs, which are on here. Then I just started writing poetry, because I lost my collaborator.

      • Timeless Wisdom silver member
        April 23
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        (sorry about the delayed response...)

        I just now got around to working on the book itself...so I will try and compose music for it and then post a video of myself playing it to see what you think

        Many blessings,
        Raymond


  • Denerica
    February 21
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    Amen!

    Wow nice dedication, to write a song. Awesome. Just like hymn but for this memory. Blessings.

  • Judith Chandler
    May 29, 2008

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    You have given this write a musical quality, like a hymn.
    I like the repetition of certain lines.

    Thank you for entering my contest.


  • LeilaJayne
    May 27, 2008

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    Awww this is such a beautiful tribute in sure she would love it!!! Very well written indeed, good luck in the contests! x


  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    February 1, 2008

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    A lovely tribute to your mother and a very beautiful poem that would sound lovely set to music. Thank you for entering it in our contest.

    Please join us in the final round of our series of contests, you may enter two new writes and we look forward to reading more from you.

    Sue and Jeff


  • Deezee
    January 8, 2008
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    I like it.


  • Rana
    November 12, 2007

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    Wow. Loved every line, every emotion, and everything about this. Thank you very much for entering!


  • Angel Of Heaven99
    September 28, 2007

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    This is a very sweet song for your loved one. I only ask that you put who this is for in your author comments. Thank you for sharing this great write and good luck.


  • darkwriter24
    August 25, 2007

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    nicely written. I like how you wrote this into a song good job and good luck in the contest!

    Lines I like the most:

    With broken hearts we laid you to rest,
    Clothed in love and hopefulness.
    Friends and family gathered to grieve,
    Soothing sorrow with this belief:


  • Mirthryl
    June 29, 2007

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    This is beautiful. I have experienced your line, "Gently lifted from our embrace". Condolences to you both.


  • Tears from within
    June 17, 2007

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    Wow.. Im speechless. This is so beautiful and well written. This is really wonderful thank you so much for sharing this in my contest and I am sorry about your mother, Thank you for sharing in your author notes, its nice for him to know that he is not alone. God Bless you and thank you so much. Good Luck in the contest!

  • Consolecharlie
    June 5, 2007
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    Great song/poem and good luck in the contest!


  • penman gold member
    May 22, 2007
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    Excellent

    Very well done. And congratulations on the Bronze.

  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    May 22, 2007
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    Thank you so much, Jeannie, for the Bronze trophy! I feel so honored to recieve it, particularily for this song lyric for my Mom, so near and dear to my heart.


  • JeannieD Hunter gold member
    May 20, 2007

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    What a wonderful, beautiful and touching write, that brought tears to my eyes. Very moving. The picture adds so much to this write. Thank you so much for this entry and good luck.

    Jeannie


  • CountryCousin
    May 15, 2007

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    Beautiful and sad.

    I find it wonderful that you can write about your mother. I know how hard it is to get past your parents death. You did a beautiful job on this piece.

  • deleteit
    May 14, 2007

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    This really is a touching write. You have penned beautiful words in remembrance of your mother


  • bigXfatXemo
    April 17, 2007

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    Beautiful

    This is so well writen, so moving. So many poems I've read on this site show anger towards parents and people of influence, but it's beautiful that you have treasured you mum so much. I am deeply sorry for your loss, but I wanted to say also how wonderful it was you managed to keep your faith so strong throughout this difficult time. I lost my Dad when I was 10 and I know my faith was really put to the test back then, but it's wonderful knowing they're safe with God now.

    Thankyou so much for sharing, and good luck =]

    Frankie xXx


    • Freed by Mercy silver member
      April 17, 2007
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      Thank you for your kind comments. She had a very difficult life, but is now at peace.


  • cactus thorn
    April 5, 2007

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    What a loving and very moving poem.
    Giving peace and strength to others
    going through this same sadness.
    Wonderful words soothing the heart.

    Very nice!


  • M0ofi3
    April 2, 2007

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    A Good Composition...

    Let alone a great personal message on it being your mom. I can't find anything wrong with this as a write.

    It may be unnecessary to write the full chorus every time you want the reader to know when it's to be sung. Suggest just a "Repeat Chorus".

    Thanks! "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."--Psalm 116:15

  • SoutherBelle
    April 1, 2007

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    Good Job

    This is a beautiful poem! I love how you structured it, and how it is just full of your faith! Thanks so much for entering it in my contest, good job, and good luck!


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    April 1, 2007

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    Wonderful! This is such a beautiful poem, full of love and true faith. A truly excellent read! I love the flow, rhym and rhythm of this and the way you repeated that 2nd stanza, like a chorus in a hymn.
    A most soothing, gentle and touching write. I wish you all the best in this contest
    Gaylene


  • Twins 4 me
    March 31, 2007
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    Very pretty!! That's a very touching poem about your mother. In his tender embrace!


    • Freed by Mercy silver member
      April 1, 2007
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      Thank you. This is actually lyrics to a song I wrote. I have the melody in my head but not on paper yet.

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