Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

His Sad Death

My son David died last year on my Grandson's 12th birthday
Now my HEART is broken tears are never far away
I cannot understand it when I am still alive
Why does God take my dear son at the age of 55
My son was handsome before he became ill
He was emaciated. a very bitter pill
I still saw the GREEN eyed handsome man with DARK HAIR
And his BEAUTIFUL soul and trusting stare
We often sat in SILENCE there was no need for more
Actions speak louder than words with someone you adore
David became BREATHLESS, gasping for breath
He and I did not need words we knew he was near death
I could not bear to lose him it was something to dread
He would no longer be attached to me by that umbilical THREAD
Just after Christmas, we had a call to say the inevitable had happened
My son had passed away
The pit I fell into was FATHOMLESS and deep
I could not find solace, comfort or sleep
I feel David's presence every second of each day
He has found peace, at last, I no longer hope and pray
I know the BIRDS will be singing when I meet my son again
We will be united in a place where we will remain
Amen


4 March 2020

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Jenish Somadas March 11, 2020 at 1:53 AM Wow.. I knew it when I read... Back with congrats Shirley.. Shirley Hawkins March 11, 2020 at 4:18 AM Thank You very much Jenish I was very touched to get a placement for my Poem for David. Congratulations to you also for your placemen for another of your beautiful poems...

Constance La France March 10, 2020 at 5:55 PM Shirley, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful poem and thank you for taking part _Constance Shirley Hawkins March 10, 2020 at 11:04 PM I feel very privileged to have won a placement in your contest. Thank you for making this possible. PS has been a blessing for me ... Best Wishes Shirley

Jenish Somadas March 3, 2020 at 11:41 PM In your sorrow and tears, I congratulate you for this beautiful tribute.. If you didn't make the words capital, I would never know it is for a contest.. Well crafted poem.. Good luck my friend.. Shirley Hawkins March 4, 2020 at 2:51 AM Lovely to hear from you' Thank you for your kind words.

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 3, 2020 at 10:54 PM My condolences on the loss of your dear son, Shirley. May the Lord provide you with strength in the assurance that love is eternal. Blessings. Shirley Hawkins March 3, 2020 at 11:38 PM Thank you so much for your kind caring comment I have faith that when the time is right we will be together eternally All best wishes to you and yours...Shirley