An Angel In Your Eyes

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Written in Loving memory of my mom
Shirley Jean Walker
1942-2004
she was greatly loved and deeply missed, my biggest regret in life is that I was in such a hurry on that cold December day that I didn't recognize what was happening.  I know she would have understood, I just pray that I learned a lesson, Life is busy but nothing should ever hold you back from being present in the lives of the one's God has so gracious blessed you with! 
It was a typical day, in late December.
The sun was shining, as a burning ember.

The hustle and bustle of Christmas cheer.
To all the chaos, I chose to adhere!

Just as many of those days before.
I hit it running, with chores galore!

The hospital was to be my first stop.
A small gift for you, I found in the shop.

To your room, I eagerly went.
A moment with you, time I spent.

It wasn’t like the previous days.
It seemed as though, you were in a haze!

The doves were prancing, on the window sill.
We watched for a second, as time stood still!

I cherish those minutes, when I combed your hair.
And rubbing your feet, and our time in prayer!

Could I have known, what was soon to come?
Why didn’t I see, was I that dumb?

With limited time, and many things to do:
I gently kissed your head, and blew right through!

I should have realized- yes, I should have known.
That you were preparing, for your journey home!

I remember well, that day your last breath was drawn.
It’s been nearly nine years, since you have been gone!

If I could go back and change that day:
With you mom, I would definitely stay!

I would softly whisper in your ear.
And I would make it very clear!

The time we shared, was not a waste.
You gave me life, and I embraced!

Today is your birthday and dad is here.
And to your memory we do endear!

You left a legacy, your sweet love.
and of it we do speak thereof!

The day you left took me by surprise,
You are now, an angel in my eyes!

An Angel In My Eyes
Stacey Brown
10-16-13

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 4/23/2014 3:46:00 PM
Beautiful poem, Stacey. I have felt those emotions too. I enjoy your writing.
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Date: 1/4/2014 4:06:00 PM
This is a beautiful and moving poem. I see you won a contest. Congratulations!
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Stacey Brown
Date: 1/26/2014 8:42:00 PM
Thank you so much Barbara, this was a hard one to write but yet gave me such pleasure as well! May the Lord bless you always, Stacey
Date: 11/12/2013 11:37:00 PM
how tender and sweet this one is. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Stacey Brown
Date: 11/14/2013 8:17:00 PM
thank you Andrea!
Date: 11/12/2013 4:24:00 AM
nice thoughts Stacey well done RoberCD
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Stacey Brown
Date: 11/12/2013 12:57:00 PM
thank you! enjoy the journey and God bless, Stacey
Date: 11/12/2013 2:49:00 AM
Congratulations on the win, Stacey
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Stacey Brown
Date: 11/12/2013 12:58:00 PM
thank you very much! blessing, Stacey
Date: 11/11/2013 7:57:00 PM
A touching write, Stacey! Do not feel guilty for leaving her too soon that day. She is with you always...a big congrats on your win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
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Stacey Brown
Date: 11/12/2013 1:00:00 PM
Thank you Rhonda, I have felt many emotions over the years but now I am ok because just as you said I know she is with me and most importantly with the Lord!! you have a wonderful day and enjoy the journey always!!! God Bless, Stacey
Date: 11/11/2013 6:42:00 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Stacey Brown
Date: 11/12/2013 1:00:00 PM
Thank you much, many blessings to you, Stacey
Date: 11/1/2013 6:09:00 PM
how sad this is that she left so suddenly and took you by surprise. But of course she is not really gone. I bet she is watching down on you always!! Very nice poem.
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Date: 10/30/2013 10:10:00 PM
Stacy I'm sorry. (:v Jenish
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