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Sonny Doyal Roper October 14, 1943 - August 29, 2018
This poem was written by my husband last month for Victor Carmel Buhagiar with also a rosary he had made with angels as stations , so I decide to add
Angels in Flight In darkness at day or night I'm never alone For I have six angels to see me home Nothing in this world I have to fear My six angels are always near When my troubles are hard to bear My angels are always there They will guard and watch over me Until this world I'm ready to leave And when it's my time to leave this land They will guide me hand in hand by Sonny Roper 7/30/2018

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Date: 1/29/2021 7:59:00 AM
Love this poem ~
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Date: 4/22/2020 7:05:00 PM
Wow ~ what a treasure. A FAVE for me.
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Date: 9/23/2018 6:43:00 PM
Beautiful
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Date: 9/21/2018 3:15:00 PM
Your husband sure has written a really nice poem for Victor, was he ever on poetrysoup?, I recently read a blog and there I discovered the dreadful news that your husband has died, I am so sorry for your loss, he was in army,right? And he sure looks like a really nice guy. When a close one leaves us, the pain is immense, but the sad thing is that the life goes on and we find another reason to live, perhaps this is life. Every soul has to taste death,you two sure will reunite in heaven, good luck
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Date: 9/17/2018 7:32:00 AM
Eve, how beautiful this is! I am a counselor at a rehab center called Angels In Flight. My 'angels' steal my heart and then, unfortunately, some of them crush my heart by relapsing --- some of whom relapse to the point of death. I just want you to know that the coincidence in reading this poem and it being entitled Angels In Flight made me wish to tell you that there angels all around, not seen, but there.
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Date: 9/15/2018 2:39:00 AM
These are words of souls who, on their journey of bravery and heroism, face that mysterious face of death with no shiver in hearts or sway in body.. Such a valiant beautiful soul only angels of the highest rank "will guide him hand in hand" to the Divine! Achingly beautiful and gripping piece of heavenly write! A FAV. Dear Eve, May your soulmate rest in peace and may God shower upon you inner peace. My deepest sympathy. My best regards. Blessed be always.
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Date: 9/13/2018 7:22:00 PM
Dear Eve: May you find peace and joy in the fond memory of your beloved Sonny. RIP. Deepest condolences from the East. Leon
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Date: 9/13/2018 1:21:00 PM
A beautiful verse Eve, and again my condolence's to you and your family. Tom
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Date: 9/13/2018 1:27:00 AM
A very touching write. Well penned. May his soul rest in peace.
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Date: 9/11/2018 6:47:00 AM
A very touching poem. Angels exist for those who believe in them. Stay well…
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Date: 9/9/2018 1:47:00 AM
A lovely piece, may his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Date: 9/7/2018 6:37:00 PM
Again, my condolences, Eve. I saw his picture and poetry over at Arthur's website. What a sunny smile. His name Sonny suits him so well. He is looking down smiling at you now, I am sure of it. Love seeing this poem of his that you posted.
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Date: 9/6/2018 10:17:00 PM
My deepest condolences dear friend...as I look at his picture...he has the face of an Angel...very calm, serene and gently smiling...he is in the realms of the divine, now...god bless you, Eve and be at peace for him...love & internal light...your friend John-^WW^
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Date: 9/4/2018 9:35:00 AM
As written let it done...All the best Sonny
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Date: 9/4/2018 7:19:00 AM
Oh, dear Eve, I have just learned the sad news of your husband's passing. What a lovely poem he wrote for his friend. Please know that I am thinking of you and keeping you in my heart with thoughts and prayers, and I am so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/4/2018 4:50:00 AM
My thoughts and love are with you my friend. hugs
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Date: 9/4/2018 12:16:00 AM
Eve, I am sad to hear of the death of your husband. I know the pain of watching a beloved take that last breath. Not sure if you are religious but I believe that your beloved is waiting in a heavenly place. Take care of yourself Eve, praying for you. This is a beautiful poem.
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Date: 9/3/2018 11:28:00 PM
Oh Tim Smith just shared the sad news.I am so very sorry for your loss dear.Im sure you have a guardian angel protecting you from Heaven nay God soothe your pain in such a difficult moment.
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Date: 9/3/2018 6:38:00 PM
I am in tears, I am also proud I got to know him even a little bit, however humble, he had a poetic heart, a man of honor in my eye, someone to look up too, going forward. You have my heartfelt sympathies Eve, hugs
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Date: 9/3/2018 6:03:00 PM
Oh Eve I'm sorry of the passing of your love Sonny. He was truly a shining light.
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Date: 9/3/2018 6:02:00 PM
Dear Eve, so sorry for your loss. He too was a talented writer and this provides us with a glimpse of the man he was. Thanks for sharing.hugs Rick
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Date: 9/3/2018 5:44:00 PM
Oh Eve I have tears reading your sad sad news. Sonny was such a lovely man I have very fond memories of him writing poems with you to add to some of my early collaborations. my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time:-(:-( hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/3/2018 1:59:00 PM
Although this belated, I would hope that you will always have something to remember him including your beautiful poem. I have my brother's ring that I wear each day.
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Date: 9/3/2018 2:40:00 PM
Ralph, your thoughts and words are very comforting. I'm very fortunate that he did write this poem to Victor and was lucky that he didn't give away one of his angel rosaries. He made them but only a handful with angels. Thank you dear friend
Date: 9/3/2018 9:02:00 AM
Dear Eve, I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Memories will always remain. ~ Brandy
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Eve Roper
Date: 9/3/2018 2:41:00 PM
Thank you, Brandy, so very much for your thoughts and prayers they are very comforting. Hugs dear poet
Date: 9/2/2018 8:51:00 PM
Thank for the heart-felt emotions
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Eve Roper
Date: 9/3/2018 2:42:00 PM
Thank you, Kishan.
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