Don't cry for me dear family,
do not grieve all your days away.
Open your hearts up to the Lord,
and you'll find comfort as you pray.
Don't cry for me my treasured friends,
we had our season together.
I'll be in a much better place,
to live without pain forever.
Please think of me with tenderness,
forgive me if I let you down.
I tried to live a righteous life,
now I've earned a heavenly crown.
I have made my share of mistakes,
my attitude wasn't the best.
I hung around with rowdy kids,
and acted crazy like the rest.
I desired love and honesty,
tried being kind to everyone.
I did a lot of stupid things,
thinking that I was having fun.
God gave me a loving husband,
and two children that hold my heart.
A Mom and Dad that loves me so,
my seven siblings are true art.
Through life I had wonderful friends,
and they meant very much to me.
I lost touch with many of them,
but the close ones I'd often see.
I tried doing the best I could,
though many times I still fell short.
My dear family and my friends,
stood by me giving their support.
I hope that you'll remember me,
as a small blessing in your day.
Please read some of my poetry,
when your blue skies start turning gray.
Don't cry for me, my life was good,
I have nothing that I regret.
Remember me with happy smiles,
with your laughter is better yet.
Author notes
I wrote about #4...
"My Obituary" by poetryality
allpoetry.com/Poem/324590
"Something worth leaving behind" by Pamela
allpoetry.com/Poem/630955"
Tombstone" by Flagrancy
allpoetry.com/Poem/628002
"Books" by meetthejetsons
allpoetry.com/Poem/624791
Written May 21st, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- How do you want to be remembered? by astralshepherd.
400 points, ended May 27, 2004, 19 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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Thank you Sam..and congrats on your win!! A very well deserved win for an awesome write by an awesome lady
love ya much
~Pamela -
Wow, don't mind coming third behind this gem! This is beautiful. Congradulations and really well deserved. Its an interesting thing that if there is a comp that on this type of thing or anything that requires some homage or possible religious work and you enter I immediately think, good if I pick up silver here as I can almost guarantee no one can tug the heart strings like you. This is such a lovely poem, well done, well deserved
David -
What a beautiful write here. Congratulations on your win, it was very well deserved. I loved it. Hard to write a eulogy...I am sure, but even harder for loved ones to do it later. Kudos to you. Cheryl
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Congrats on the trophy, didnt I tell you so hehehe
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Awesome, i chose a Eulogy but what ever i was going to choose I think you have a winner here, a very endearing piece, good luck in the contest
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This expresses so many emotions in it..It is a lovely write and I have enjoyed reading it..I would like to be remembered with laughter as well..No need to cry when our time her is done and we are in God's hands..We have lived our lives and loved so many..Wonderful poem..Best of luck to you, Sam...
Much love
Bambie -
Very nice personal poem.
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Richard...I did go even out the meter and a few things if you want to reread at judging,
thanks,
Sam
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Sam, thank you so much for your entry into my contest” How do you want to be remembered? “. I appreciate the efforts that went into your creating this piece. This post is to let you know I have received and read your work, made notes and plan to evaluate it again when the judging begins; and this comment is merely a ‘boilerplate’ remark I’ve placed on all entries. If you decide to review your entry and change it in the least, please, let me know so I may edit my notes.
I will be judging around May 26th (give or take a few days) and will have my results a day or two afterwards. Just a reminder, please make sure you have commented on four of the other contestants works and placed which of those poems you made comment into your author’scomments/questions. Good luck in the competition, ~richard
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Deeply touching.
Dear Sam,
No, I wasn't smiling as I read this. I was choking back tears at the thought of losing you, my dear AP friend.
You are a blessing in my life as in many others and while I would try and do as you ask, I won't guarantee the absence of a tear or two among the smiles................
When the time comes to remember you
Across the boundless miles
Please allow this friend a tear or two
Among his loving smiles.
Good luck in the contest.
With love,hugs and fond memories, XXX Hugh. -
This poem is great. I just noticed a lot of admitting of wrongdoing and a little sorrow though, and telling other people that you don't want grief for them and giving poems to remember you by. Sweet write, and thanks for the comment. Good luck in the contest
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Sam,
This is beautiful my girl. You have such an amazing spirit. I love you so much, and you will always be remembered for the good things you've done and for the times you've set aside your own worries to be a friend to another. The world, has been so blessed to have you, and I my dear friend am blessed too....
Beautiful write.
Criss -
From the second line..i began to smile..and haven't lost that smile yet!
You, Sam, are a blessing to many..through words you give here on this site..you have given me many smiles..a few tears of emotion ( that's a good thing )..i've laughed at some of the things i've read of your life...
You will be remembered by me as a blessing..and i will smile with each memory you've shared..
thank you too
A true "Sam" creation.. in pure "Pam" form..lol love your name
much love
~Pamela -
Powerful!
Sam,
Such a powerful poem you have written here, very heart touching. I'm so glad that this is just a poem as you would be greatly missed, not just by me but by everyone on this site. You have a unique gift here with your poetry. You are able to tap into our emotions and let them flow, reading what we want to. I hope that made sense to you, if not IM me and I'll try to explain. Never forget that I will always love you no matter what happens. You are an inspiration to us all and you bring so much forth in your poetry. I feel blessed to know you. The best of luck to you in the contest. Hope you win. You deserve an applause!!
May the colours of the rainbow follow you always and protect you from harm and suffering.
Smiles always,
Kristina
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Engaging
I got a feeling of happiness and hope for your wonderful life and what you expect to follow. There will be tears, but those who mourn will be comforted by the memories that you have given them. This was excellently written, rhythm and rhyme blending seamlessly with the meaning of the words. I have only known you a short time, but this sounds true to me.
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I got scared for a moment until I saw that this was a write for a contest. I glad that it isn't because you are ill. This was beautiful with a smooth flow. I am sure that there is plenty more that your family will remember you by as well as being a great author.
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OK, what can I say, but, TEARS. OMG do I have tears. What a heart felt write. Leaving isn't hard on us, my prayer is that God helps them. Extremely nice write. well done.
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