Life is the song written in the heart, which always lingers in our thoughts,
including the moment that comes so unexpectedly
when one who made it beat has slipped from now to a memory.
What we cherished from that scrapbook becomes our sun,
those times remembered that gave such love,
they are the legacy, a gift that endures,
sculpting our minds into a beating figurine,
the precious artistry of self we became by their hand in its most exquisite form.
As long as we cling to it as a treasure,
no matter if the artist sleeps,
ours will never be an image to hold with sadness.
For in it we shall shine the candle given by a father's hands
regardless of where the trail parted, which place a gap in the bond.
Because another dawn will come
when we can embrace all the good that once touched.
Passing it on to others until in their eyes we can see a glimpse
of the joy and spirit from the one absent, bringing peace to one's questions.
Warmed by the touched anew in calming caress,
as celebration that nothing leaves this world
that doesn't through our own creations have an afterglow to bless.
Author notes
I hope this in some small way helps in your time of need.
picture from http://www.freefoto.com
A contest entry
- Bring Me Hope... by PerfectImperfection.
900 points, ended October 14, 2008, 20 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is a truly beautiful piece of hopeful heart and thought. Doors may close, and memories in time may some day fade - but that love birthed can never stray - no matter the distance between. Great emotive piece here. Nicely penned! Thank you for your entry!
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Nice...
I quite like the comparasons that you made here; and they were very eloquently written as someone else has noted. Nice job - best of luck in the contest
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eloquent
you found a way to put words into a heartwarming combination of hope and remembrance. your words touched me deeply. thank you for writing this piece.
ali
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THANK YOU MY BROTHER!
How can I ever put into words the wonderful meaning this has to me? I am not sure I can, but it gives me hope, and reminds me that I just need to hang on the memories and the love that I had found and lost, with one that lays in slumber, waiting for me. Thanks bubs.
Now onto this one.....OMG!!! What a wonderful read, and so full of hope! Great job!!
Best of luck in this contest!!
and love
Nyetta
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This is such a beautiful and imagery filled piece of comfort.
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Lovely sentiments so well expressed. A treasure of words to reflect on in thought..Well planned verbage and flow.
Tastefully delivered with your empathy and love..Bravo!
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Such beautiful words of comfort you have penned here. You are such a warm, caring person.
All the best with this
Gaylene
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A lovely piece and a wonderful read, my best wishes always.
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