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Two Little Boxes Part 2

A wedding ring and locket Were the only things inside Two pictures in the locket Of a husband and his bride Trembling hands replaced the gold And re-tied all the strings Everyone felt guilty As they viewed these precious things The second box held letters Written by a soldiers hand Post-marked 1995 From a distant desert land Also there, another note From U.S. government Expressing deepest sorrow And concern for her lament Everyone now understood How Marys life was frayed Her only son was lost to war And husband passed away Two tiny little boxes Were her only claim to life The consumate devotion Of a mother and a wife When there was nothing left to have That's when she came to stay Enjoying every hour there Until she passed away So pray for Mary in your thoughts And know she's not alone She's bathed in precious glory As she's finally made it home Rockman

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Gina Young

Date: 11/10/2013 2:14:00 PM

I came to this poem after reading your comments on Karens poem. You portrayed this story wonderfully. I have worked as an STNA for about ten yrs now. And Ive seen a lot of people pass without any family, Ive sat with many of them...they never go alone. It is a very taxing thing to do, but is also very rewarding...Im sure ur wife has told u that before. Very nice write :)

Rockman Pritts
Date: 11/10/2013 11:05:00 PM

Thanks Gina. I live these peoples lives vicariously through my wife. She told me that story one day, but when she said, "two little boxes", a bell went off. I took her recount of what a co-worker told her and embellished on it. Neither me or my wife knew the woman or her name. But it was a story that had to be told.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 10/18/2013 8:13:00 PM

A stunning portrait of this beautiful woman who loved deeply and cared only for what was most important to her to the end. I admire your impeccable talent

Maureen Lefanue

Date: 5/11/2012 3:49:00 AM

Brilliant, Randy! You certainly have what it takes. I finally found your email. You are definitely a song writer as well as a poet. I write love songs and gospel songs - Freely Forgive is one of my gospel songs. Have started to write the music scores as well. You should be a famous country and western singer with your song writing ability and your background in a rock band. Cheers, Maureen

Samia Ali Salama

Date: 4/11/2012 7:33:00 PM

Your storytelling and your rhythm are superb! You achieved perfection here. Your poems are truly exceptional! Samia :)

Ellen Fahey

Date: 4/19/2011 6:49:00 PM

Sooooo beautiful. I can't help but think that out there somewhere is someone like Mary, whose lost a husband, and a child to war. Love the way it ends, though.....ahhh, Heaven! Thank you for sharing! I'm keepin' my eye on you! Ellen <3

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 4/15/2011 3:43:00 AM

Even better than the first part, Randy. A very enjoyable read. Hats off to you for sensitivity.