Arlene Binner Poet Lyric

But Bob's Not Here

The blossoms are so beautiful this year,**
but Bob's not here.
The birds are singing sweetly in the trees,
and all around me is a gentle breeze,
but Bob's not here.

My hero battled bravely to the end,
fighting for three long years a cancer rare,
inspired his family and all his friends,
and even strangers happening to be there.

His heart grew larger as he suffered on,
The Lord was truly with him all the way,
and with the ups and downs that surely come,
God's blessings were so evident each day.

Every time I heard a certain song,
his wedding dance song, "The Wind Beneath My Wings",
it touched my broken heart so tenderly,
reminding me that God is in all things.

So many beautiful stories I could tell,
of all the daily blessings that were there,
And, even now, my soul is comforted,
remembering God's goodness, I can share,

"God heals the brokenhearted" is so true,
Each day live thinking you have just this day,
to live upon this earth, so live it well,
The past is gone, tomorrow may not come,
And God is with us in the here and now.

** 2013

Arlene Binner

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Arlene Binner February 14, 2023 at 7:05 AM Thank you for your comment. I truly appreciate it. i didn't mention that he was my son, but every single word I wrote about him was true.

Wolfgang Carl February 14, 2023 at 3:39 AM I can't imagine what that loss must have been like, but your beautiful poem gives a glimpse

Joseph May November 21, 2017 at 9:37 PM A heartbreaking loss but a beautiful tribute Arlene.. Arlene Binner November 23, 2017 at 7:44 PM Thank you, Joseph. I appreciate your comment very much.

Jan Allison June 5, 2017 at 6:18 PM What a beautiful heartfelt tribute, I'm so sorry for your loss Arlene I can't imagine the pain of losing a child. It was my husband Bob's cancer that got me writing my first poem and it has helped me though the worst period of my life. Hugs Jan xx Arlene Binner June 5, 2017 at 8:23 PM Thanks so much for your heartfelt comment, Jan. Did you lose your husband, or was he a survivor? I hope it was the 2nd. I lost my husband Carl to incurable, inoperable lung cancer in 2004 at the age of 64. Thanks again!

Cynthia Buhain-Baello May 26, 2017 at 8:28 AM A wonderful, loving tribute to your son, expressing full trust and faith in the LORD and knowing that death is not the end. Very encouraging poem. Arlene Binner May 26, 2017 at 7:47 PM Thanks so much for your heartfelt comment, Cynthia. It meant a lot to me.

Laura Leiser February 14, 2017 at 10:33 PM This is such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to your beloved son, Arlene! I was blessed and touched by your wonderful poem. God bless you and comfort you in your loss. Arlene Binner February 15, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thanks so much, Laura. It was such a consolation to me to write the poem. It was a reminder to me that, even though I miss Bob, God's grace is sufficient to carry me until we meet again.

Elizabeth Kinch January 23, 2017 at 1:39 AM This is so heartfelt and beautifully written. You never stop missing loved ones passed but life is for the living and even in these turbulent times we all have such a lot to be thankful for. Arlene Binner January 23, 2017 at 8:18 AM Thanks so much, Elizabeth, for your encouraging comments. I really appreciate them. I plan to check out your poems first chance I get today, probably in the evening.

Teddy Kimathi January 18, 2017 at 7:00 AM Condolescence to you, Arlene. He lives forever in your heart. It takes courage to pen down such an emotional moment. I'll learn that courage from you. Peace, Teddy. Arlene Binner January 18, 2017 at 11:51 AM Thank you, Teddy, both for your condolences and for your encouraging comment. Each of them are very much appreciated. Peace to you also, Arlene

Cheryl Hoffman January 11, 2017 at 7:02 AM So sorry for the loss of your son; your poem is a beautiful tribute to him with a very good message for us all~Che :) Arlene Binner January 11, 2017 at 11:47 AM Thank you, Cheryl, for your words of sympathy concerning my son. Thanks also for your very encouraging comment.