Ann Gilmour Poet Acrostic

Dear Son My Only One

D ying without warning those three sad years ago
E ven now I truly can't believe son that you had to go
A lone am I since you and dad both died so many tears I've cried
R eally should have been me son for you were truly far too young

S on I wonder did you get a call to say ‘twas time to go 
O n that sunny Friday morning you were taken without warning
N ow each day my broken heart asks why he called my only son

M any tears we all have shed for now you’re gone for now you’re dead
Y our loving wife and son and daughter leaving them has changed their lives

O nly loving memories left for you my son were called too soon 
N ever did we ever know that on that Friday you would go
L ooking back remembering a truly unreal situation
Y ou had gone our hearts and souls were oh so full of devastation

O n that sunny Friday morning you were taken without warning
N ow the three year anniversary since that fateful sunny day
E ven now how can it be three years ~ our tears don’t go away

Written 22nd September 2022
As three years fast approach the death of my only Son

Contest Anniversary
Sponsor Sara Kendrick
FIRST PLACE

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Elizabeth Mccann November 6, 2022 at 8:11 PM A reason in itself to write: it helps get through the day. I hope your poem was helpful. I'm so sorry for such a terrible loss. Elizabeth

Kim Rodrigues October 17, 2022 at 6:35 AM A heart held in your hands. I weep with you. Congratulations on your win in the contest, Ann. Ann Gilmour October 23, 2022 at 6:18 AM Dearest Kim, bless you and thank you dear friend. With kindest thoughts and hugs from Annxxxx

Constance La France October 16, 2022 at 2:18 PM Ann, oh what a heartbreaking poem, I am so sorry for the loss of your son and your husband, but congratulations on your win in Sara's contest, blessings Constance Ann Gilmour October 23, 2022 at 6:22 AM Bless you dear Constance for your kind and caring words, they mean a lot to me. With love and blessings Ann x

Sara Kendrick October 16, 2022 at 4:50 AM Congratulations on being on the winners' list in my contest. I was excited to see who I had chosen to be on the winners' page myself. Way to go. Sara Ann Gilmour October 16, 2022 at 6:16 AM Dear Sara thank you so much for putting me on the winners list in your contest. I appreciate it Sara and thank you. It will be 3 three years on the 19th since my beloved son passed and this anniversary is still very painful... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gary Radice September 23, 2022 at 1:22 AM Hi Ann. I wasn't aware about your son (and husband). I feel your losses and heartbreak through your powerful words. This is truly a very poignant read. Gary Ann Gilmour September 24, 2022 at 9:58 AM Thank you Gary for reading my poem and I appreciate your kind visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham September 22, 2022 at 2:32 PM Can't believe it's been nearly three years Ann, no parent should have to bury their child. And I can feel the pain in your verse but I know he wouldn't want you to be sad. He lives on in your heart and memories. Tom Ann Gilmour September 24, 2022 at 9:56 AM Bless you Tom and thank you, I know what you say is right, but so hard to actually believe it, as for my son to go before me was truly devastating. I appreciate your kind words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx