Husband, Father, Friend ~ acrostic
©copyright 2004 Bonita M Quesinberry, R.C.
He was a talented artist and an engineer;
Ever a loving father to three successful sons.
Robby lived life fairly and without a bit of fear.
Better yet, he was a friend, when all was said and done;
Even sharing your pain and grief, for you shedding tears.
Rest is his now, on this the third day of November;
Though we all who love him will miss him and remember.
Cooper: his middle name and his loving wife's maiden.
Rest is his now, in this year of two-thousand and four.
Only his wife, Helen, will miss Robby more than we.
Best of all, he will suffer, as he had, never more.
Everlasting mem'ries in our minds we shall still see;
Robby laughing and teasing, leading us through the door.
Time has a way of healing our grief, though hard it be.
Still, our hearts are with Helen and the boys: their pain great.
One day, we'll all be together again; it's a date!
No tears then, no diseases in heaven's safe haven.
Author notes
I feel this poem fits the contest categories of: sad, personal, Lord
We lost Robby just a few hours ago, on this the 3rd of November 2004. He'd been battling a botched surgery for months. He and Helen, my foster sister, had been married for 40 years. He will be missed so much. Please pray for Helen and their 3 sons.
Written November 3rd, 2004
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A contest entry
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300 points, ended November 4, 2004, 12 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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excellent.
This is a very unique way of doing this piece of work. I believe its the first time i have seen this type of approach to poetry in a very long time. Its well written very beautifully worded and expressed. Keep up the good work. -
This really was beautiful, and thank you for pointing me in this direction. I am sorry for your loss, as well as your families.
Carrie -
This poem "Tribute" was really loving and so beautiful.
I have a son in Iraq right now, named "Robbie"
((((Bless You))))
YerTweetyness
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Very Good and loving!
This is a great ulogy for Robbie. YOu wrote it beautifully as ever. I enjoyed it because I felt I really got th know who he was through your great poem.
I did not leave a comment before bonnie because I was writing something special for you and your family. I pray you like it.
allpoetry.com/Poem/883405
It is called Dear Family, I Love YOu!
May God take away the pain as you realize Robbie is no longer in pain and he died with dignity. -
I will personally send a prayer out for her, I know what it feels like to lose a husband, and raise children. At the age of 30 I lost my husband and I was left alone to raise three children. The hardest thing of losing a husband is the longer the two of you are together the longer you grieve. So yes my friend I will keep her close to my heart in prayers when I retire. GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND AND TAKE CARE LAURA
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Bonnie thank you for sharing your poem and the family picture. I will contuine to pray for the family . What a comfort it is to know that oneday they will br reunited for ever. God Bless.
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Poetry From The Heart
A beautiful tribute. It pours from your heart into his family's.
Prayers and thoughts of good wishes go toward his family from me and all. God bless you and all
Rose
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This is really good, Bonnie, and it's so sweet of you to write a poem for them. You truly are a great friend to them! Death can be so hard... but you can be sure I'll be praying for them!
Great job!
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This was a lovely tribute you have written here and I will definitely keep all in my prayers that you guys can get through this time with as much comfort as possible. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I will say a special prayer for his wife. 40 years is a long time to be married. I am sure their love was strong.
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A beautiful family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and them
Offering my heartfelt condolences
Hugs
Susan~~~
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A beautiful tribute to Robbie.
God has called Robbie home to rest, but I am sure he will be watching over all of his family and friends.
A lovely write
Take care and God bless you and Robbies family
Elaine
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Great!
Awwwww, I absolutely loved it. He sounds like a wonderful person. I'm so sorry for your loss. Peace! -
This is such a loving tribute to someone you hold dear. I am so sorry for your loss, and I pray that the Lord sends His Comforter to keep all of you strong and in His Peace.
It is so very hard on the ones left behind, but the ones that are on their way to be with Jesus are finally home.
Beautiful write.
Sam
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What a lovely dedication to a close soul.
Through you words he is immortalized.
I especially like how you remembered the things that made him special:
“Robby laughing and teasing, leading us through the door”
God bless his soul.
Anulka -
Bonnie - I am so very sorry for you and your family's lost, May God grant you all his loving comfort and strength. This is such a beautiful tribute, I hope you share this with your family. Thank you for sharing it with us! I will keep you all in y prayers. Karen
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Oh Bonnie what a lovely family...I'm so sorry for their loss and yours...may peace be with you all, this a a beautiful tribute, your in my prayers and God Bless Ann
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Well, I really enjoyed this poem you have here, I can tell it was from the heart, and I want too wish you luck in my contest. Also, I would like to thank you for all the nice things you have said about my poetry. Thanks so much, and may the Lord always be with you...
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Oh my I am so sorry for your lost.. I know how it is to lose someone near you.. This poem was an excellent write and a wonderful truibte to Herbert.. And I pray for your family for strength. and courage to go on. And also I know that acrostics are hard to write and you did such a lovely job on this. and I hope that you win this contest.. You deserve this bc it is written so much from the heart and soul..
Always
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Very well done and moving...
What a beautiful way to eternalise a dear husband, father and friend - this is so touching - it moves mountains within...made me remember my dad who died 5 years ago. I am not very fond of acrostics, but I must say, yours was written very eloquently with the ink of love and compassion - it almost makes me want to try my hand at acrostics too. The photo adds to the emotional impact and content of the poem - thank you for sharing this journal of your soul. God bless you
~ Nicolette
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God be with you and yours
This is an amazing piece of art and a wonderful tribute to someone you obviously loved very much. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine being able to write something so coherent only hours after such a loss, I'd be a wreck. I too hope you give this poem to the family. Simply wonderful, nearly made me cry. -
God watch over Herbert's loved ones
How neat that Herbert's middle name and his wife's maiden name is Cooper. My heart aches for the loved ones left behind. Truly, I look forward to seeing my dearest loved ones in heaven too. Like John Edward says, though, we must appreciate and validate our loved ones while they are here too. Dearly departed Herbert reminds us of this. A wonderful photograph.
Edited on Nov 03, 10:35 p.m. because ''. -
You know I will say prayers for Helen & her sons...and for you too, Bon. I'm very sorry for this sad news, but as your write so wonderfully expresses in that last stanza, we will all be together again someday. Once again I am so awed by your writing talent, Bonnie! I've never even entertained the thought of attempting an acrostic, and here you have written such a perfect and beautiful one. And I agree with Wanda, it is obvious this is straight from that wonderfully loving & giving heart of yours. love ya', Jamie
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I am so sorry to hear the bad news. Mayb God be with you all.
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Oh how sad. I'm so sorry for his family's loss and for yours. A very sweet tribute to him. I hope you are going to give this to the family, it's beautiful.
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Heart-breaking news...so sorry...
Oh, BonnieQ...I'm so sorry, my friend... Yes, prayers for you all...how terribly tragic...but this acrostic is beautiful, BQ...I think she will treasure it in his stead...an exquisite poem, written from the depths of a Loving Heart... Wanda
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