Tears flowing like a river, unabated for now.
Lost is the hope seen in her eyes.
Is it really?
On each and every tomorrow, give thanks.
So precious was your time with her.
Forever in your heart as a reminder,
No matter how many years pass,
Tender thoughts of one hour with Libby Ann.
Now as she lay resting in God's arms,
Release her to be happy in Heaven.
As much as you wanted her,
She was needed in Heaven.
Maybe some day you will know why,
Until then, let not her memory die.
Nor you forget to live.
In living you honor her memory,
Teaching her siblings about her.
Rest now Oh Precious Mother and Father,
Your Angel abides in God's Grace.
A contest entry
- Please Help by real irish rose.
450 points, ended April 18, 2007, 13 entries
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Very beautiful
Now as she lay resting in God's arms,
Release her to be happy in Heaven.
As much as you wanted her,
She was needed in Heaven.
Maybe some day you will know why,
Until then, let not her memory die.
Nor you forget to live.
Brought tears to my eyes!
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This is a very nice poem a sweet way to keep memories alive by poetry. I do that alot for people that I haev lost in my life thank you for sharing this. This is my favorite line
Your Angel abides in God's Grace.
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Great poem, specially IIn living you honor her memory)
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Beautiful words. So many are afraid they will forget their loved one and visa versa. As you stated she's
"Your Angel abides in God's Grace."
We are not to know or question what He has in store for us or why He does the things He does. We are only to accept His love and trust completelt in Him, our Lord.
Thanks for sharing.
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very nice indeed. I think evryone has already said what needed to be said. great job! keep that ink flowing. peace and light, kp
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This is a very sad poem, but it is also very touching. It screams to the pain that people go through when losing a child--something that parents should never have to endure. This is a very nice tribute. I think you did very well with it. I had to read it through a couple times because of the odd flow, but the second time I ejoyed it much better. You have a nice talent. Good job.
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Teaching her siblings about her.
Rest now Oh Precious Mother and Father,
Your Angel abides in God's Grace.
Just amazing and touching write is here..welldone...
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Ok, nice ideas represented here, but it ahs a lot of room for improvement, maybe reworking at it might help you and yep, the pentuation marks, they are used very oddly and is disturbing the flow...you need work here.
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Best line in this piece (peace) is easily the last. It ties the prose together very well, and is true to the form of your message. Having lived through it, I can say there is little comfort to be had by those who have lost a child, or any loved one. Despite that, I applaud your effort here to bring solance to the ill-consoled.
Good luck in your future works.
~Das
PS - Check out the Raven contest (20,000 points and cash) coming to Allpoetry this June. -
Thankyou so much for this beautiful write to my cousin and her family at this really hard time, Libby Ann has a big brother who is 2 years old and I know he will be reminded of her as he grows up.... I'm sorry I do not have the right words I just wanted to say thankyou for writing this it is beautiful and I know it will help them... julie
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Lovely words at a very sad time, Ros
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i l ike this poem it makes me think of hope and sucess. -
Very Touching
I read about the baby you wrote about and I felt really sad. Her parents are passing through a very difficult time and I think what you have done in your poem gives them the comfort and sympathy that they need most. Your words are so gentle and they touch the reader's heart and soul. Thanks for sharing and Good Luck in the contest. Would you mind reaing one of my poems "Life Imiates Art"?http://allpoetry.com/poem/2363531 I would appreciate your comments. -
Like a prayer
A wonderful tribute to a person that was truly loved. A blessed prayer to be cherished
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