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Think what you will about what I say but,

heed my advice and remember to pray,

spend time with kids, that is for sure,

and always think as you go through that door.

My daughter Sachiko Jessica [7-9-79 to 9-9-79]

I still speak with her every day.

My Angel

I kiss her goodnight, two months to the day, and prepare the van, for an overnight stay. The plan is, a family trip to the shore No thought of regret, can't open that door Hours had passed, when I heard my wife's cry, I rushed to that cry, so to nullify The fear in her eye's, I saw from the door, directing me toward, the horror she saw Then I'm inside, on my baby's right side, I see she's blue, and I know what to do The soldier inside, is trained to save lives I pumped her chest, and gave her my breath I got on the line, all while keeping time, rescue arrives and, I hear SHE'S ALIVE! We fly outside, to follow her ride, lights flash emergency, on the outside There is no time to spare, when we arrived, we rush through the door, to be by her side I Pray that my daughter, fought and survived, no words spoken, I can see from Doc's eye's My heart hits the floor, and breaks deep inside, facing my wife, I can tell her no lies We dropped at the door, our daughters no more, for she didn't survive, this ambulance ride Now she's our Angel, we know this inside My family now four, will have to abide
For picture frame contest
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Nene Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 2:10 AM
Nice one +255 718 876 671 let's get in contact via whatsapp
Martin Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 11:50 AM
This brought tears to my eyes, amazing write, I know what it feels like to lose a child
Rodrigues Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 8:54 AM
So sad! Sorry for your loss though so long ago. I know someone who lost their daughter at five. They still cry. I think they always will. Wonderful write, Tom.
Liwayway Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 10:45 PM
excellent poem from a great poet!!! I like it and congratulations!!!
Hillmer Avatar
March 20, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Griping to the last word. Great piece. Congrats on your win.
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Congratulations on your super placement in Sidney~LeeAnn's "Picture Frame~moment" contest Tom. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Tom, this is so sad. Congrats on your win and god bless your angel.
Brown Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Frank's "A History Of One Day" contest Tom. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Congrats Tom on your wonderful win in the contest.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 5:47 AM
Congratulations on your win. x
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