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I Woke Up

I woke up again today Through the curtain I see the light Can tell the day will be bright God decided I could have another day I've been sick for a long time Been down and out Have had many doubts I have few days left that are mine It would be easy to drown in sorrow But yet I have few regrets I still look forward to tomorrow God, let me taste the minutes left to me This disease has been quite savage And my body is ravaged Soon my soul will be free Faith promises I will move on Soon I'll walk the streets of glory Tell the little ones of my story Remember me and I'll never be gone I miss you Mom! <3 Writing Challenge 2, August 2019 - Enclosed Rhyme - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Dear Heart 8/21/19

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Sunlite Wanter

Date: 10/2/2019 10:14:00 AM

I just discovered you, Timothy! I am a mother of 3 grownups, all of whom have health problems - and I do, too. Time marches on, and we keep on with hope and faith. Your poem is so poignant! Best wishes.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 10/2/2019 9:24:00 PM

we raised 7, I know all the fears hope and anxieties, God bless you and yours

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 10/2/2019 2:53:00 PM

Glad to meet you Sunlight. Thanks for the kind words. I will check your work out! :)

Edmund Strempfl

Date: 9/9/2019 7:06:00 PM

Very touching with thought and expression and could relate.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 9/9/2019 7:58:00 PM

Thank you very much Edmund

Peter Rees

Date: 9/7/2019 11:10:00 AM

I still look forward to tomorrow - yes, we must cling to this, to hope, even though in near despair. The sadness of all humanity seeps through these lines.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 9/7/2019 12:38:00 PM

So true Peter, God bless you and yours.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/3/2019 2:38:00 PM

Hello Thimothy McGuire, sorry to hear that you are sick. I hope it is not too serious. I have a hernis an hiaides hernia. I have to wait until I can not breeze in order to get something done. Yuck! Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/4/2019 12:51:00 PM

Hell..o Thimothy, we all miss our mothers.I am happy to hear that you are alright. Have a nice day my friend.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 9/3/2019 4:21:00 PM

Thank you for your concern Darlene. The poem is about my mother. I was missing her when I wrote it.

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/28/2019 7:29:00 PM

A most touching poem, Timothy. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 9/3/2019 4:22:00 PM

Thank you Miss Line

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 8/27/2019 12:17:00 PM

Touching poem and congratulations on your deserving win :)

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/27/2019 4:30:00 PM

Thank you Swetha!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/24/2019 11:13:00 PM

G'day Timothy … oh I'm sure your Mum will be remembered. A lovely tribute for her that I'm certain many can relate to - thank you Timothy - Lindsay

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/25/2019 5:53:00 PM

Thank you so much Lindsay for your kind words.

Constance La France

Date: 8/23/2019 10:29:00 AM

Timothy, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with your Enclosed Rhyme, I miss my Mom too, every singe day, every moment, and after two close calls, I live for each day, well done, your poem touched my heart ~

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/23/2019 1:15:00 PM

Thank you Dear Heart for the chance to write something for my mom. The poem just came to me when I was thinking of your contest.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/23/2019 9:01:00 AM

Back with congrats Timothy, a well deserved win. Tom

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/23/2019 1:15:00 PM

Thanks friend

Eve Roper

Date: 8/22/2019 11:30:00 PM

Congratulations my friend. Hugs Eve

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/23/2019 2:42:00 PM

Thank you Miss Eve!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/22/2019 7:35:00 PM

This is so moving Tim. I love your ending where you say: "Tell the little ones of my story Remember me and I'll never be gone". She left a legacy of her love behind. Beautiful Tim! Congratulations on your wonderful silver medal! : ) xxoo

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/22/2019 9:40:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie. Its been 31 years and I still miss her terribly. Time doesn't heal all broken hearts. It is nice people like you that brings us new joy in our lives. God bless you and yours.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/22/2019 2:24:00 AM

Lifes path is never easy to tread sometimes but I always try and tell.myself there are others worse off. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/22/2019 2:41:00 AM

You are absolutely correct Tom

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/21/2019 11:48:00 PM

Timothy, Sorry about the rough patch. The road has been long for you I suppose. Hope the journey has been worth it. -Richard

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/22/2019 12:21:00 AM

Thank you Quoth. Overall life has been wonderful. Many blessings. But you are right. The road has been long. I try to look forward down that road, not back. But poetry brings out good and sad things we need to remember. Thank you for the kind words. God bless you and yours.