Jimmy My Son

Jimmy my son, so
many years ago,
when you were such
a little tot,
your sister and you,
would pay me a visit
every Saturday.

Miss those days of
so long ago, had
many memories to
go with them.

Jimmy I was so
proud of you my
son, day you were
born,

you were my pride and
joy, as every father who
has his first son is.

so we named you
James W. Foulk Jr.,
can't tell you how
happy I was.

It broke my heart
when your mother
left me and I thought
the world had ended.

Heart ache was with me
but got by ok, still had
you and your sister Christine
to see each week.

Many years passed and
I moved to Denver in
1977, so we lost touch
after a while.

Saw you for last time
in 1994, not thinking it
would be last visit
with you my son.

On September 20, 2005
at the age of 39, you left
3 sons behind on that fatal day,
I did come home to see
you for the last time
in your coffin.

Like my dad, I
stayed away from
you and am now
paying for it,
Jimmy my son,

love you and will
miss you so, life
is so short, as I found
out my son Jimmy.

wrote 9-23-08

IN MEMORY OF MY SON  JAMES W. FOULK JR. BORN 4-19-66 DIED
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 IN MOTORCYLE ACCIDENT IN DES MOINES IOWA.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Carter Avatar
June 22, 2017 at 9:03 PM
This is awesome. I know jimmy loved this! Miss you uncle Jimmy!
Strand Avatar
October 4, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Nice evocative tribute James.Rgds Brian & thanks for your comments
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
September 29, 2008 at 2:09 PM
To bury a son has to be one of the most painful things a parent can endure. God Bless, James. Vince
Williams Avatar
September 28, 2008 at 8:58 PM
a beautiful piece of lovely poetry, I lost two of my sons In one day know the feeling.
Jordan Avatar
September 26, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Jame I don't know what to say as though any words would suffice - Your painful emotion just poured out in this poem - God Bless
Reynolds Avatar
September 25, 2008 at 4:01 AM
Oh James, words cannot express my sorrow for you. I am so sorry. Nothing i say here will do this poem justice. Blessings always, Kristin
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September 25, 2008 at 3:11 AM
Such a sad and beautiful tribute to your son. He was lucky to have a dad like you. Life certainly is short and full of the most unexpected things. Glad you are here and sharing with us all. Your poem is deeply touching. Love, Shar
Anos Avatar
September 24, 2008 at 7:36 PM
i wish i had a father like you.......
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September 24, 2008 at 5:37 PM
That is so very sorrowful, James. Writing this must have made it feel as though it were yesterday. It can feel therapeudic to do such a write, I know that many will feel your pain and anguish. I'm sure he has felt it also. We do bond with our children, and it would be heart wrenching to lose one. We can't control what will happen in our lives. If this is a spiritual growing pain, it would still hurt. God bless you and yours! Mikki
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September 24, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Once again, James...my heart bleeds for the pain you have seen in your life. Thank you for sharing these painful things with your friends here. It makes us a family, though having never met. it helps others to know that each of us has had our burdens, our heavy loads to bear, yet, can still see the beauty of living each day the best way we know how. God Bless ~ Carrie
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