Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

I Hope You Knew

Did you know that you were loved
Though I told you everyday
Did you know that you would leave
upon that fateful day
If only all those friends had said
how much you meant to them
Their words of love and joy sweet boy
If only they had told you then...
Times when you just wanted to
switch off the thoughts inside your head
Times when you awoke so low
you could not get up out of bed
I hope you saw how many friends
took time to say goodbye
The chapel it was packed so tight
they pressed against the door
And truly son they couldn’t get
Not one more friend
No room for more
So rest assured my gentle giant
so many came to say
That you had meant so much to them
So distraught were they
As I wake up each day my son
I just want you to know
That you were loved
I hope you knew
So many friends came just for you

Written 25th December 2019

Contest: Your best new poem
Sponsor: Emile Pinet
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Contest: Strand Special 11
Sponsor: Brian Strand
1st PLACE

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Line Gauthier February 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM A tearjerker, Ann ~ awesome poem Ann Gilmour March 3, 2021 at 9:56 AM I truly pray he did know... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kai Michael Neumann February 2, 2020 at 5:10 AM A sad and meaningful reminder of life's precious moments. Congratulations on your win ... Ann Gilmour February 2, 2020 at 6:20 AM Thank you so much Kai for your words of comfort and congratulations. I do appreciate you welcome visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Brenda Chiri December 29, 2019 at 4:14 PM Ann congrats on your top win! Beautifully done!;) Ann Gilmour December 29, 2019 at 4:20 PM Many thanks Brenda I was delighted to see my high position in Brian's contest, with my highly emotive poem, as sadly my dear son passed away just over two months ago, aged just 49, so my emotions are very raw and by expressing them in my poetry it has somehow been quite cathartic, With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger December 27, 2019 at 11:33 PM Ah, so poetic and wonderful. It must have been a comfort for him, for I have a belief that we always stick around until two days after our funeral to see who cares. Ann Gilmour December 28, 2019 at 3:59 AM Well Caren, I hope so too. for there was so much love in the air that day, it was astonishing and overwhelming and quite beautiful. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands December 26, 2019 at 9:08 AM Very special Ann. Keep on writing this beautiful poetry. It is so special for him and healing for you. We enjoy it very much. Well written :) Ann Gilmour December 26, 2019 at 10:56 AM Dear Heidi thank you for your beautiful comments. After feeling so empty inside my words and emotions are now pouring out of me. It is both emotional and cathartic at the same time. and I thank you for the kindness you are showing me dear friend. With kindes thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison December 26, 2019 at 8:36 AM I've got the song 'the living years' going through my head Ann, I am sure there are many who have deep regrets at not telling their friends how much they mean to them and its too late when they are no longer here. when I visit my mother she tells me she loves me - its taken many years for her to actually appreciate all we do for her especially since my sister is no longer in touch with any of the family. Just mailed you xx:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour December 26, 2019 at 10:49 AM Yes I know that song Jan, such poignant lyrics of words unspoken. It makes you realise that you need to tell family and friends how you feel. I am very much a hugger and Neil was the best hugger ever, bless him. I thank you dear friend for your love and support. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One December 26, 2019 at 8:24 AM I am sure he knew, its never easy, this pain... we never get over it, just learn to live with it... and we will always regret things we never said, things we never did..... so sorry for your loss... Ann Gilmour December 26, 2019 at 10:42 AM That is so true SO, although we spoke daily and he always said 'love you' as I did, at the end of the phone call. I suppose when I saw so many friends it made me think - if only he knew. Thank you for your comforting words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit December 26, 2019 at 7:25 AM They all came to honor him. Your poem honors him lovingly, Ann--no doubt he knew he was loved. Ann Gilmour December 26, 2019 at 10:29 AM So many came Vijay, it was completely overwhelming, so much love for him, he would have been astonished and humbled. Your loving words continue to heal me Vijay. Kindest thoughts Ann xx