Glen, Gone but not forgotten
Glen, the loss is more than anyone can bare,
Lost to the Angels, watching over us up there.
Everyday , special memories play in my mind,
Near in spirit, but nowhere can we find.
Great sadness, fills hearts that you've touched.
Only sweet thoughts of your life, are now clutched.
No one can ever replace your smile in my heart,
Even though we are now worlds apart.
Bewildered still by the complete loss of you,
Utterly devastated, how can we make it through?
Time might be a healer, but brings pain anew.
Now happy birthday son, what can I say,
On this day you were born, and taken away.
Tattered hearts, couldn't even make you stay
Family , friends were everything no matter the cost,
Our love still as strong for you, the one we lost.
Regrettably now, distance will keeps us apart
Gone in life, but living strong in all of our hearts.
One last smile, a hug, a laugh, is what we wish for,
Tears fall so hard knowing we can't have them anymore.
Tomorrows are so much harder knowing you'll not be here,
Every precious moment I promise to always hold so near.
Now happy birthday son, to the one we'll never forget.
Author notes
I was asked to write something for someone, whose son died a year on saturday, on his 16th birthday. This is the rough copy, not sure about it though. Down the side it has the name of the title
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this was written with honesty and love..
when memories touch those who need it!
It's never easy to lose a family member...
especially one that has been taken too soon!
Well done!
Keep penning on one stroke at a time!
Bill
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I think your friend will love this. It's very emotional and beautiful.
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I knew I'd read this before. Just searched for my note. Still haunting. Hope you've been well, Friend! Been a long time between long times. *smiles*--Kel
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Ouch! Nat, this is a hard thing to write, even if it is for someone else. I've written many tributes and cried through each one. I'm sorry for the loss of Glen and for the pain still felt by those he left here to dwell with us for yet a time. Bless them and bless you for doing this. Beautiful! Even if you do say it's "rough." Shows your heart--always.--Ke
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I cant even imagine the pain your friend is going thru atm... my husband is in jail but at least i know ill get to see him again one day. he was arrested on our wedding day... nice of the court system huh? I'm sure your friend will love this poem. and im so sorry bout her/his son. so young too.
blessed be always and i will light a candle for your friend and son.
hugs,
georgie,
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I came to comment, but I see I have. Old age eh..short memory and all
. Isn't it your birthday VERY VERY soon??? Like tomorrow?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
WHEN YOU'RE 38
WILL YOU LOOK AS GOOD AS ME?
Happy birthday my lovely. I shall make your day by ringing you......
Slighty tipsy here. But in high spirits and all. I do seriously think you should come and see me sometime.
Me. X -
Painful . . .
I'm so sorry for your friend's loss. And just 16 years old! Goodness! It's painful. I've, both, felt the sting and watched how that sting has affected loved ones, especially one in particular. Well done, Nat! Beautiful, hauntingly painful write. My best to your friend! And prayers. Please let your friend know, Okay.--Kel
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Jesus, if this were ever to happen to me I'm not sure my life would be worth living. I worship my daughter. I could cope with anything life throws at me, but never this, never this. You convey the agony well Nat, and it seems a highly emotive and very fitting tribute to one who passed too soon. It's kinda left me with a lump in my throat :-(
Sorry didn't text you back, had no credit on my dog 'n bone. Alan and Aimee go mad at me for using their's all the time.
Anyway, smoochies galore toots XXXXXXXXXX -
oh wow this is so sad.......i dont know how people deal with losing a child. especially one so young. very good piece and very touching.
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Parents do not expect to outlive their children; such a life taken so early, much to early. Sentiments so well expressed in these lines - filled with sadness and emotions. Should think the person you wrote this for will be pleased with this poem.
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Holy shit! This is amazing! Honestly, I was near tears reading this, and it rhymed, and it flowed so naturally, and the name down the side...everything is so perfect. This is one of the best writes I've read so far on this site.
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A fabulous tribute acrostic. Well done your friend is going to be so pleased with this. 16... so young. I cannot imagine their grief
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