My Boy

We bid you adieu; you were on your way,
This would be a wonderful day.
Bags all packed, and a map marked out,
See you next week we all did shout.

The call came at six the next night.
You're not coming home, what a fright!
Life was about to be changed at seven.
I just don't recall his map marked 'Heaven'!

Each day I see you in my mind,
Your smile, your laugh so soft and kind.
I feel your hand though you're not here,
I sense your visits throughout the year.



Ocober19/21 
Mystic Rose Rose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Edmonds  Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:58 AM
This is a beautiful tribute poem to your boy Virginia. I’m so sorry to read of the loss of your son, the love in your heart will go on and on. Congratulations on the win in Mystic Rose’s contest… Belle
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:18 AM
Such a beautiful poignant poem!! Congrats on your win!!
Gelok Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:32 AM
Thankyou. It's not hard to put on paper these words when the thoughts are so true.
Alex Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:31 AM
Very heartrending. A great adieu. Very touching! Congratulations!
Gelok Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:34 AM
Thankyou. I will never let his memory vanish. I will see him again when it's my time.
Jones Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 9:11 PM
So sad for you but happy you feel him as love is forever and conquers all barriers. Congrats on your win.
Gelok Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:37 AM
Thankyou so much. My son lives on in my heart, never forgotten.
Roper Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 8:08 PM
A beautiful heartfelt poem, Virginia, congratulations on your win in Mystic's contest. Hugs Eve
Gelok Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:39 AM
Thankyou. These words about my son come easily. He is the reason I am trying my hand at writing. I appreciate your kind words.
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 9:27 PM
Virginia, I'm so sorry. How very tragic. This is a beautiful tribute. He now lives on in your poem as well as your heart. My deepest condolences dear lady.
Gelok Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:42 AM
Thankyou for your very kind words. My son keeps me writing. I hope one day when I see him again he tells me he is proud of my poems.
Hankins Avatar
April 8, 2021 at 6:37 PM
Virginia, I feel so sad after having read your lovely poem. Losing a child must be the most unbearable thing a parent can experience. My heart goes out to you.
Gelok Avatar
April 8, 2021 at 7:22 PM
Thankyou...the void will always be with me but my boy will live in my heart forever.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 8, 2021 at 4:37 PM
Hello Virginia, Your son will be with you in spirit and heart. Blessings my frieend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 11:52 AM
Hello Virginia, yes your boy is with you always. enjoy your day my friend.
Gelok Avatar
April 8, 2021 at 7:23 PM
much appreciated...I know he is with me always and forever...in my heart
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