Three day's before Christmas 2007
My father he passed away
The shock that came over me
On that Christmas Eve's day
Tear's they ran down my face
As i was told my father was dead
And in the Hospital Morgue
In that very room where his body lay
Was left for day's alone and cold
Just waiting for a voice to say
You have my permission to embalm
My Fathers body I give to you
So his body could be moved
To the funeral home to be flown
To the state that his body
Was to be flown to and buried in
I then had to make his Funeral arrangements
Tear's they slowly fall from my eye's
On that day after Christmas
I had wished not to make !
An Army funeral I gave to him
The Korean war he was in
For anyone and everyone who serves
Desires the very best from us
My Heart was pounding,The tear's
They roll down my face once more
As I ride behind my Fathers Hurse
Across the mountain that we must take
To take him to his finial resting place
Where his body now will lay
Never again will I see his face
Or be able to even hug him no more
The Preacher said a few short words
And then the loud gun's fired away
His Flag they folded and gave
To my sister and I that day
The tears poured down my face
As my sister and I joined hand's
Receiving our fathers flag
Together as one like none other was done
I then bowed down my head
Wishing that I had forgiven him fully
Before that horrible day
That my father was layed down
In his grave into the ground
To rest Peaceably now and forever
For the past that I must over come
God please forgive him, for all he had done.
Written By: Brenda Gae Harper
April 28,2008
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This is a true poem and one that is and has been written from personal experiance.
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i'm crying
powerful emotions in simple words -
Excellent Poem
I read this poem and it was sad and touching to me for i know what it's like to lose someone sod dear to your heart. -
It is so very hard to lose someone so dear, I lost my father and mother within 4 years of one another, was on my own from the age of 16...you grow up quicki but sometimes you make choices to absolve your sadness rather than envelop your happiness. I ahve been down those paths, but now if you have read my home page you will know I enjoy the skin I live within and I give back whenever I can.
Love, C
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awwwww
Sad and touching...... reminds me of something I heard long ago and tell many....... Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. I am sorry for your loss and the implications of not being able to close the chapter on past wrongs. God bless you, Mark
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I truly felt your pain reading this poem. Grief stricken and broken it seems, you still managed to create something beautiful. the phrase from the ashes we will rise, really comes to mind. From something terrible you have created something beautiful. no words could come close to describing how you feel when you lose someone close to you. but i can honestly say that this poem really came close. Not only was i close to shedding a tear myself, but I genuinely wished this hadnt happened to you. Thankyou for sharing. nice work
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Can feel the emotion in these lines and words. Sentiments well expressed in the verses. Hard to do this, but good you could. Liked the flow and honor you pay to your dad in the poem. Time heals all grief, but the memories of him will always be with you.
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aww how sad and depressing
really good
great work
truelly stunned
Thank you for sharing
keep up the great work
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Awww
I'm sad and depressed now...j/k but really it's good... I'm new so if ya got time please come check me out!!!
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This touched my heart more than I can put into words as I, too, have lost my Dad (in 1996). His death still affects me to this day; I've never gotten over the loss
I'm so very sorry for your pain; I can so fully relate
Wishing you somehow move to a place where you can at LEAST know your Dad will always be with you in some capacity
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Heartfelt, sad and beautiful. May you overcome the loss and find peace at last.
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This is really heartbreaking indeed,always know and believe your father is looking down and watching over you from Heaven,God Bless,Hazel
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its imbalm, to imbalm someone dead.
i kno how it feels i lost my mother at a verry young age, i was 7. except not only did i loose my mom i lost my home. it was a hard adjustment.
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pf you told her to change embalm to imbalm and then made 2 spelling mistakes in your comment. slightly hypocritical
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im slightly hypocritical???? wow guess you havent looked on the mirror lately.
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*hugs* I am so sorry to hear this. I cannot believe what I read! Tears moistened my eyes as they grazed over each sorrowful word. My heart goes out to you. But be rest assured even though your father as passed away, your Heavenly Father is gracing your pain with His lovng hand hovering over you. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He cause his face to shine upon you and bless you with His grace and love.
Spreading love,
Miley -
This is sad Brenda. You kept your pain hidden very well. I am sorry for your loss. This is a wonderful well thought out poem. Shows your true emotions!
In Love & Light...Blessed Be! ~~Iridessa MoonFlower~~
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