Flowers Die,Pictures Fade

I wrote this in memory of my uncle.


Flowers die and pictures fade,attempting
to erase every memory ever made.

Letters are lost while the clouds roll in,
letting the rain pour and the sadness begin.

Feelings are lost and people pass on,showing
us we're the one's who have to be strong.

GOD gives us strength to keep our head held high,
not letting the wonders of the world pass by.

Love everyday and you will see,miracles
happen when you believe.

Nothing can stop you from living your life,
even when the pain cuts like a knife.

Some family we've lost and some still remain,
leaving only love and happiness to be gained.

Some memories fade while the best never die,
leaving you with feelings of wanting to laugh and cry.

People make the biggest impact without even trying,
then everything changes when they are dying.

Ton's of faces get lost in the crowd,
to your surprise certain one's stand out.

GOD gives you love and never leaves you alone,
providing a loving family along with a good home.

Life will bear obstacles and put you to the test,
but you have to be strong and always try your best.

Never back down from any hardship thrown your way,
it will make you stronger until your last day.

Say what you feel in your heart and never back down, even
when your taking your last breath take one last look around.

Angels are singing a song only you can hear,
complete the last part with an open heart,
and absolutely no fear.



                                         Flowers will die and pictures will fade,
                                   but your memory is one that will always stay.


                                       In Loving Memory of my Uncle
                                             You will be missed dearly.

                                                   MAY 28th 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 6/4/2013 10:08:00 PM
Hi Colleen, stopping by one more time tonight.. hope to hear from you tomorrow... xox~ Linda
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Date: 5/19/2013 9:38:00 PM
this is a nice poem, CONGRATS!! SKAT
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Date: 5/19/2013 4:22:00 PM
Great dedication. Congratulations on the win.
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Date: 5/19/2013 2:03:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, its sad, but life has its ups and down. We are bound to feel the pain. Love T.
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Date: 5/18/2013 8:34:00 PM
Congratulations with your impressive winning word play poem, COLLEEN... Take Care <3 xox <3 LINDA
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Date: 5/18/2013 12:20:00 PM
Very heartfelt and impressive. Congrats on your win. AO
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Date: 5/17/2013 8:08:00 PM
Lovely heartfelt poem! Kim
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Date: 4/10/2013 11:22:00 AM
Dear Colleen,Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit.A very deep from the Heart Tribute,YOU must have LOVED so very much.Congratulations times 2 in Linda's contest and Anne's. I am so sorry I have not written in so long.I am writing a book and trying to start a new form of Poetry. I have some free time coming this Weekend.Thank -YOU for the Gracious Comments I will SOUP Mail YOU later tonight.LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry
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Date: 4/7/2013 3:24:00 PM
I see such amazing talent and spirit in your writing when you are paying tribute to someone else. Says something, ha? We all need to find that vien of inspiration to save ourselves. Peace be with you and your family. :)
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Date: 4/1/2013 11:29:00 AM
Beautiful heartfelt words to your Uncle, Colleen. Your heart sure is in the right place, James.
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Date: 3/26/2013 11:51:00 PM
I see it has been nearly a year. sorry for your loss. I know you really loved him from this tribute.
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Date: 3/26/2013 4:29:00 PM
Great work honoring the memory of your uncle..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 3/1/2013 7:12:00 PM
Your poem is beautiful, a wonderful and heartfelt dedication... LINDA
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Date: 2/28/2013 4:10:00 PM
Beautiful tribute, Colleen. Well done. Nice going. hugs, Ralph
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Date: 2/27/2013 10:09:00 PM
Colleen,, an excellent poem, for my contest CONGRATULATIONS :-) Goodnight~ PD
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Colleen Bono
Date: 3/1/2013 1:08:00 PM
thanks for the place in your contest.
Date: 2/26/2013 4:09:00 PM
To read this aloud is a pleasure.I have to fav this one because it is your best. Even compared to other poetry it comes out on top. Again I say this is your best ..
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Colleen Bono
Date: 3/1/2013 1:07:00 PM
thank you
Date: 2/13/2013 2:55:00 PM
He must have such a wonderful person!!
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Date: 2/11/2013 1:04:00 PM
Arnt you the girl that wanted to........? Thanks for not taking this away. Dedicated for one but applied to so many.
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