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Written on November 9, 2024 - for Michael

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Memorial



He said goodbye,
With a smile, a hug, a gentle
That always leaves me
Feeling sentimental

He said “you’re good”
Even when I felt misunderstood,
Even when I wasn’t doing what I should,
Even when I was going through childhood

He said listen to the word
What God says, 
This is what needs to be heard
Hope, faith and love – biblically blessed

He said “you’re blessed”
Even though I often felt stressed.
I never would have guessed
Such love could be expressed

He said goodbye,
Leaving me to wonder why
He left this world without a fight
Oh, yes, I know – He sought the light

He said goodbye,
And I mourned – I cried
But He left me knowing
His love would keep showing….

In the hearts he left behind,
Those he loved – He was one of a kind
Someone who gave love – someone who’d remind
That love is the answer for all of mankind.

He said goodbye,
With a smile, a hug, a gentle
That always leaves me
Feeling sentimental
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Onclaud Avatar
November 10, 2024 at 8:12 AM
An elevated read blessed more on a Sunday made for reflection...amazing, tender write!
Cunningham Avatar
November 10, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Lovely tribute Regina, one of the hardest things we have to deal with ,saying goodbye to a loved one. Tom
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