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Just Another Day

I went by your grave & cried today,
I never thought things would be this way,

I miss your smile & your hugs that you had,
Standing beside your grave was really quite sad,

Your Birthday is coming up as I wipe away this tear,
Wrapping ribbions & tying bows & wishing you were here,

November will be here soon another sad day,
Another reminder of the event of why you couldn't stay,

Vicki's third month anniversary in heaven came on the third,
I can't believe that all of this death has occurred,

I went by her tree & left her a letter from me,
Sometimes I wish I could fly & be free,

My Father's one year anniversary came & passed,
I thought that one year would always last,

It seems like yesterday that I lost all you three,
Sometimes I can't believe that this had to be,

Another Birthday, Another Anniversary, Another day,
Reminder of when you three couldn't stay.

Author notes

Holidays are just something I have learned to hate, There are so many anniversaries, birthdays, & holidays that reminds me of the day my Father, Megan, & Vicki that I try to numb myself as much as I can. I dunno which is worse anticipating the event or the actual event.
Written September 6th, 2003

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  • SEA angel gold member
    September 7, 2003
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    I\'m sad with you

    Geez...I know what you mean...I feel sad that I cannot go to my dad or mom's grave because cost $700 in airfare to do so. An honor to be at Arlington National Cemetery but so far away.

    A friend of mine is going by there to take photographs of my mother's marker because they had mother's name spelled wrong and I know you know how important it becomes to be sure people don't take lightly when it's your mom.

    When I went to mother's funeral I was the only person that showed up because we have a small family and her brother is 85 and wasn't able to make the trip even to see her in ICU. Yet, because nobody showed up they actually wanted to cancel the service. I said, "My mother is here. I am here and I don't think God likes being stood up either." They kidded outside the waiting room, "Remember it isn't the size that counts" and they all started laughing.

    Well just imagine that happened to your mom. I must say though once they did go on with the funeral service it was excellent and very well done. I had a military escort and Ava Maria my mother's favorite tune was played and my favorite scriptures read and I'd asked when first making arrangements the chaplain and musician choose what was played and read... So I'd say both God and my mom were there that day... I stand up for myself and sometimes you get due respect and sometimes you don't. Thank God that day I got due respect. It took an act of Congress too to get mother to be placed with dad which she would like that I stood up for her. Perhaps, I should have let you stand up for me today. I must say...the unjust situation had me cleaning the house faster than I ever have before today. There is an old religious belief that, hopefully, from every bad some good evolves. That is my prayer for you times three plus one. I'll e-mail you later World's Greatest Cyber Daughter Like you I am always happy to see your name lit up here because you are a shining spiritual light. I leave you with your four angels but I will return.


  • Bluestar
    September 7, 2003
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    This is such a beautiful write, and I am sorry that you are feeling sad and that the contstant reminders keep bringing back the hard memories. Keep strong - this was a wonderful write
    Much love to you
    ~*blue*~
    xxx xxx

  • Chantal-Me
    September 6, 2003
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    wonderful

    OOhhh That sounds very very sad . I am sorry about you loosing three poeple friends and loved ones I know how you must be feeling right now, last yeah 8 days after my birthday I lost my grandfather too, and I couldn't even go there to see him for the last time**. I hope you understand that those people would like to be there with you as you wish for them to. Thanks for shaing that, was a very wonderful sad poem.
    Chantal~ *


  • September 6, 2003
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    Oh my goodness!! I am sooo glad I sent you that greeting when I did. It must have been meant to be. This poem is beautiful, yet so very sad. It seems as though you keep getting slammed left and right with everything. Try to keep your chin up hon. I really love the poem.
    Your BIGGEST fan and AP friend,
    ~~Mary Anne~~