Gazing At the Brighter Side

Before leaving for the firework show…
I found out that you died
All my friends said, “Come on, let’s go”
I step aside and cried

They asked me what was wrong with me
I told them of your fate
Envisioning your compelling plea...
I just had to keep the date

I know how much you loved this day
Especially the firework show
You always brought a flag to sway
And a festive horn to blow

I watched the show aside the charming moon
Thoughts of you filled the time
Your passing was far from opportune
You were in your prime

I gazed at the elaborate showing
The best I’ve ever seen
I expected to see far less glowing
Since city funds are lean

Then, I remembered, my dear friend
Where you are today
You must have got up there in time 
WOW, what an array!


*****Dedicated to one of the best men I have even known, 
Richard Dispenza (Sept. 16, 1952-July 4, 2011), my true pal forever.  
RIP Coach D.*******

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 12/28/2011 6:42:00 PM
Beautiful tribute....so sorry for your loss. I lost my best friend years ago, poem is called 'Dear Friend' if you get a chance to read. Hugs CC
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Date: 7/25/2011 2:08:00 PM
Big congrats on your win, Natalie. Did coach D. die on the Fourth of July? Such a loving tribute. You could have entered this in the "Ode to a Friend" contest as well. Great work! And thanks for my placement in your contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/11/2011 12:05:00 PM
true friends are hard to fine, this was a great write. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 7/10/2011 3:10:00 PM
True friends are one in a million... thanks for sharing this much needed gem with us all. I hope your heart is healing, take care, and be well.
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Date: 7/9/2011 9:33:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Natalie, and your heartfelt tribute to your friend. Bea
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Date: 7/9/2011 12:05:00 PM
Loosing someone that we have respect and admiration for is very hard thing in this life..Enjoyed reading your true feelings toward this person..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 7/9/2011 10:50:00 AM
Thank you all so very much. This poem really means a lot to me and I'm thrilled to win this!
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Date: 7/9/2011 9:22:00 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of John, Natalie
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Date: 7/9/2011 9:06:00 AM
Many congrats, Natalie : )
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Date: 7/9/2011 6:28:00 AM
Congrats on your first place win with this wonderful tribute to a friend. Best wishes Em :)
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Date: 7/8/2011 10:15:00 PM
Congratulations on your first place win! Bea
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Date: 7/8/2011 7:26:00 PM
Congrats on your win!
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Date: 7/8/2011 6:03:00 PM
what an excellent conclusion this one has. Way to relate it to the fireworks, and a stunning tribute to your friend. Congratulations on your top win.
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Date: 7/8/2011 5:29:00 PM
congrats on your win with this gem. cory
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Date: 7/8/2011 9:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Natalie in Leighann's "Sea Of Words" contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/8/2011 9:48:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on the big big well-deserved win...*_*junjun
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