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Frankie's Day

Born in 1944 the 17th of March The day ‘tis called St Patrick's Day To me it’s Frankie's day My darling man I send to you my love with birthday wishes Frankie I still miss you so devastated you had to go For now I live here all alone so lonely here inside our home Loneliest time the evenings I turn to talk there's no one here Reaching out to stroke your head there's just a pillow here instead Now that I have Parkinson's oh it feels ten times worse Darling Frank ~ did you know Did dearest Neil tell you so So suddenly he left that day broke all our hearts when called away Please send a sign telling me you're both together now With Mum and Dad and those you love your birthday now in heaven above So darling sending all my love Please send me strength Please send me love Until my time please wait for me at heaven’s gate ~~~~~ please don’t be late… Written on Frank’s 78th birthday 2022 Contest A BRIAN STRAND 1091 Sponsor Brian Strand FIRST PLACE

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Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/2/2022 1:36:00 PM

Lovely penning Ann, such lovely devotion to Frank with nice imagery and expression. Hope all is well with you, Blessings, Gordon

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 3:48:00 PM

I thank you so much Gordon for your kind words of encouragement dear friend. I am ok, though my Parkinson's is moving on now, which depresses me at times... hoping you are well, with love and hugs Ann xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/31/2022 12:44:00 PM

Creative way to go for Brian's contest. Congrats on your work being on his winners' list. Sara

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 3:49:00 PM

Thank you so much Sara for your congrats. I appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/29/2022 1:13:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to Frank, I'm sure he'll be at the gates of heaven to welcome you. Hope you're keeping well Ann. Tom PS, congratulations on your win.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 3:52:00 PM

Bless you Tom and thank you for your lovely words of encouragement. Been very down lately and have not written much or even been on PS, so must try to make up for lost time. With kindest thoughts Tom from Ann xx

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 3/19/2022 2:19:00 AM

How could your husband not hear or feel the love and devotion you expressed so beautifully in this rhyme. I am so sorry that you are suffering from Parkinson's, Ann. I hope today has been a pleasant one for you. Do you have any support? I sincerely hope so. Take care, Shirley.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 3:55:00 PM

Oh dearest Shirley how kind your words are. Thank you so much for your visit, I really appreciate it.. No I do not have any actual support at present, although my grandson has just moved closer to me and is very kind and supportive ~ I am so lucky to have him... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/18/2022 9:12:00 PM

Great Day. Beautiful environs. Congratulations!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 3:57:00 PM

Bless you dear Christuraj for you lovely visit and congratulations... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/17/2022 6:25:00 PM

I would like to think that Frank hears you, and that he and Neil are together, loving you, having a lot of kisses and hugs stored up, awaiting a joyful reunion. Blessings! Ila and Joe.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 3:58:00 PM

Ohhh dear Joe such a wonderful thought, thank you so much my friend. With kindest thoughts to you both from Ann xx

Elena Eagle

Date: 3/17/2022 10:19:00 AM

Ann - this is so sweet and a moving tribute to Frank. Thank you for sharing with us through this poem.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/17/2022 1:08:00 PM

Dear Elena, thank you so much for your kind words, and how lovely to hear from you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/17/2022 9:22:00 AM

Dearest Ann, How poets can read this and not comment, is beyond my poet’s soul. Are they fearful of emotion? The pain you feel, I feel across the pond, for heaven’s sake. Frankie and Neil, do await you with greatest love. Being a widow, also, I miss my husband., as well. This is an outstanding FAv for me. And should be a POTD. But even, if not It stands in the hall of my heart as one of the best poems ever. You are a warm and Loving you! Hugs from across the pond, Panagiota xoxo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/19/2022 12:18:00 PM

Ann, Glad you got out that night! Good show! And raised a glass to Frank. Awesome, Pangie!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/17/2022 1:05:00 PM

Bless you dearest friend and thanks for your lovely comments, it means a lot to me. My friend and I went out for a nice meal and a glass of red wine to raise a glass to Frank. It was a beautiful evening with a full moon shining down upon the the sea. Thank you dear Panagiota xxx