Brand New Star

I grew tired of my earthly bounds
I answered those angelic sounds
Don't grieve that I left you behind
Precious child, sweet daughter of mine

In my dreams He whispered so clear
That my work was finished down here
Ah, but my love for you was Divine
Precious child, sweet daughter of mine

I cherished you more than you know
I knew you would flourish and grow
I knew that my girls would be fine
Precious child, sweet daughter of mine

So rejoice and be glad I am where
There's no pain or tears of despair
Look up! Watch me shimmer and shine!
Precious child, sweet daughter of mine

*Written for my three daughters on the passing of their mother
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Macfarlane Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 9:55 AM
An their mother's star shines brightly, watching over all of you, lovely and touching write Tim. Hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 2:01 PM
What a moving and beautiful poetic tribute I am sure your daughters will treasure. This is sure to be at the top of the winner's list. My condolences on your loss Tim.
Hunter Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 9:43 AM
Oh mercy, Tim. You hit me hard with this one...great poetry from sadness.
Puddifoot Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 7:12 AM
oh tim, it just gets more heart wrenching...you have had a lot of loss in your life, it seems...repetitive poetry forms are another thing I'm not keen on, but you could just persuade me to change my mind with this...in fact, I'm thinking of having a future contest for repetitive forms like kyrielles...my current contest is DIRE, hardly any entries so far! enough said!! btw, I like internal rhyme, just not sing-songy end rhyme! and I like acrostics, but I don't find them easy to write!
Andresen Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 3:28 AM
- Three beautiful daughters - beautiful and touching written by a proud father - I wish you luck in the contest - Have a nice day. - Big hug - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 2:53 AM
aww this made me so sad and yet its uplifting at the same time.I am so sorry for your loss. I hope in time things get better for you all Jan
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