The angels called your name today,
I know this much is true,
Your warmth and beauty an array,
In skies of powder blue.
Heather your smile will always be,
Etched in our hearts; a guarantee,
Heather your smile...
Heather your smile...
To every lock it is the key.
The angels called your name today,
They saw your lovely smile,
And now they ask of us to pray,
To walk that extra mile.
It's with the Lord you're seated now,
And thus before Him I do bow,
It's with the Lord...
It's with the Lord...
That I do make this solemn vow.
The angels called your name today,
I'll never know just why,
Holding for you a bright bouquet,
Gave you your wings to fly.
Up in heaven you now reside,
And with the strength that you provide,
Up in heaven...
Up in heaven...
Fore'er you'll be our loving guide.
Joyce Le Lievre
(sunny day)
© Joyce A. Le Lievre, All Rights Reserved
September 17, 2008
Author notes
This poem is done in loving memory of Heather Ann Smith.
A loving neighbor that I didn't get to know long enough.
Trijan Refrain
The Trijan Refrain, created by Jan Turner, consists of three 9-line stanzas, for a total of 27 lines. Line 1 is the same in all three stanzas, although a variation of the form is not to repeat the same line at the beginning of each stanza. In other words, the beginning line of each stanza can be different. The first four syllables of line 5 in each stanza are repeated as the double-refrain for lines 7 and 8. The Trijan Refrain is a rhyming poem with a set meter and rhyme scheme as follows:
Rhyme scheme: a/b/a/b/c/c/d,d refrain of first 4 syllables of line five /c
Meter: 8/6/8/6/8/8/4,4 refrain/8
My source for the instructions was, http://shadowpoetry.com
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Another beautiful
poem to dedicate to a lovely lost soul, this just about broke my heart..as I lost my great niece 2 months ago, Iam sorry for your losses, but hope to see you back real soon
Hugs Linda
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Sad but beautiful poem, again great rhymes and flow. I found this new form interesting, and may try to write some poetry in it. This form is very lyrical, and it would not be hard to put music to it. I liked how the refrains also make a sentence. "Heather your smile... It's with the Lord, up in heaven." Hugs to you and Jeff!
Jim
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As always....
Your showing your heart here....it's sad if someone you really wanted to know better passes away...
But I am sure she will be in a much better place waiting until all the people who knew her are and loved her are there with her...and she knows this will take many many years
Than life can begin......
I loved this beautiful tribute,
XXJeannette
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Jeannette, Thank you for the applause and your lovely words of praise as always. When I spoke to my neighbor and he told me about Heather it tore a hole in my heart. Twenty-five is much too young. I will return the favor soon. I'm very happy you enjoyed my tribute for Heather. Her parents loved it. Love and God bless you my dear friend, Joyce
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i am sure that she is looking down and smiling at this wonderful and heartfelt poem, keep it flowing
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Aaron, Thank you for taking the time to read my work and your kind words you always leave for me. I will return the favor soon. Love and God bless you my friend, Joyce
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SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Sadly in our lives we meet people who suddenly die and we keep thinking that we should have met them much sooner to be able to spend more time with them.
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Kevin, It is sad when someone is taken from us and I thank you for always being here to support my work. I will return the favor soon. Unfortunately I am having a rough go of it right now. Thank you for the applause and for taking the time to read my work. Love and God bless you my friend, Joyce
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Such a beautiful poem and I am so glad to see you back on the site after what seems like ages!!! A wonderful tribute piece.
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Kiran, Thank you so very much my dear friend. I will be back as soon as possible. This was a brief visit and now I'm making another. Your words to me are a tribute in themself. Thank you for the applause and taking the time to read my work. I will return the favor very soon. Love and God bless you my friend.
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