Our dad went on a journey, through final hours of human life.
He reminisced his time on earth, the sadness and the strife.
But also recollected, countless times of joyful bliss.
His children gave him love and pride, his wife gave happiness.
His gentle touch and giving heart, touched more then just a few.
The sun and moon has felt a loss and earth has shed a tear or two.
Now we’re standing in dad’s garden, viewing all that he has sown;
grandchildren tending loving seed as he stands before Gods throne.
We know he was received with love, from those whom passed before.
What a joyous celebration, a grand reunion, on heavens shore.
No more pain in his weary body, and no more worries on his mind.
For dad has harvested his garden and left this human world behind.
By: Ck. Armstrong
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In loving memory,
Eldridge (Bud) Armstrong
Loving Father, Grandfather, Husband and just an all around Good Guy
Dec 21, 1920 – Aug 17, 2008
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Beautiful
This poem I just know so many can relate to! Very well done -
I like that you chose this piece, love holds us in so many ways and this also took me back to my grandfathers life.
Death is when we celebrate one's life...we humans are strange, but I love this entry
peace and hugs
Muddy
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awww dove im so sorry.
a beautiful poem for husband, dad and grandfather xxx
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Aw. this is absolutely beautiful.
Your love for him shines through the words you have written.. it's lovely.
Ann
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Who is this to you, my dear? Your Father?
AwHHhhhhhhh. I'm so sorry. I know this. I loved my Father too. It's been 5 years. I NOW know him in a way that I didn't. I touch the afterthoughts of his being that could only be recognized as he left us.
I pray for your support, peace, and that grieving be also closure!
Love, Dianne the CookieZeal
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mom this brings me tears, a beautiful poem for grandpa.
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He was a great guy, the world will not be the same without him im sure he is walking with God and smiling right now
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Beautiful
Would that we could all look upon death that way and be able to say as much about all of our loved ones who pass. Thank you for sharing with me sister
God Bless
Tammy -
Wonderful beauty to honour your dad.
So sorry for your loss...
A Brazilian poet wrote many years ago those words: death is merely a continuation and death provides a greater panorama of life.
I agree with those words.
Sending you a warm hug...
Mari
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This is a very beautiful write Cindy, your poem has shown me the kind of soul he was and a beautiful one at that. As he was here on earth looking after the ones he loved he is now in heaven looking down and still looking after you all. A sincere and heartfelt write my friend.
My condolences to you and your family.
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I love this
I just love this poem cindy,it is beautiful It made tears fill my eyes
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