Last Journey

The little Church was crammed full
When my brother left this plane
A kilted piper piped him in
Then piped him out again

Abide with me it skirled out
Bringing lumps to lots of throats
And many cheeks were watered
From eyes that looked like moats

Lips with teeth were bitten
To keep the sobbing locked inside
But even with this action
Our pain we could not hide

The faces they were saddened
From the loss of one so dear
Eyes from empty hollows stared
Nothing now was very clear

Today my brother left us
For a better place to dwell
And it won’t be a long time
Till we all join him as well

To once more be a family
Like we were once before
Laughing joking telling stories
No need to worry anymore
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Carrillo Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 2:28 PM
Hi Robert; This beautiful and so touching. I know all about losing family that we love. It's like losing a part of you. So sorry for your loss. I invite you to read ( The Letter ) It's on Page 3 of my poems. It had won first prize. Remember Robert - we make mistakes everyday, but God don't. May God fill your life with blessings. Hope my words have been of some comfort. ... Lucilla words
Lyle Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 1:22 AM
Thank you Lucilla for your kind words.have looked in on your poem and it is beautiful. take care Lucilla, God Bless Andy
Curtis Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 7:12 AM
To You My New Found Friend On This Solemn Day There's a poem waiting for you It is calling out your name I know you're feeling low, right now Your heart consumed with pain But as a writer of the rhyme You have an obligation And I know you'll find in time The proper inspiration Cause this is how we express Our feelings deep inside It's like we are an open book There's nowhere we can hide So turn on your computer Place your hands over the keys Then let you fingers follow Your feeling if they please I am sure Andy, many of your friends here, old and new, feel sadden for you loss And share it in turn by your absents. We look forward to your return. We miss you. Respectfully Yours JC By the way, I liked "Last Journey"
Lyle Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 2:44 PM
Thank you Jerry for your kind words you always lift me and though we have never met I can feel somehow a closeness in our rhyme. Thank you for your support. Your friend Andy
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