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

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/26/2021 7:58:00 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

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 10/26/2021 7:18:00 AM

Such a beautiful poignant poem!! Congrats on your win!!

Virginia Gelok
Date: 10/26/2021 7:32:00 AM

Thankyou. It's not hard to put on paper these words when the thoughts are so true.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/26/2021 3:31:00 AM

Very heartrending. A great adieu. Very touching! Congratulations!

Virginia Gelok
Date: 10/26/2021 7:34:00 AM

Thankyou. I will never let his memory vanish. I will see him again when it's my time.

Karen Jones

Date: 10/25/2021 9:11:00 PM

So sad for you but happy you feel him as love is forever and conquers all barriers. Congrats on your win.

Virginia Gelok
Date: 10/26/2021 7:37:00 AM

Thankyou so much. My son lives on in my heart, never forgotten.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/25/2021 8:08:00 PM

A beautiful heartfelt poem, Virginia, congratulations on your win in Mystic's contest. Hugs Eve

Virginia Gelok
Date: 10/26/2021 7:39:00 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.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 4/9/2021 9:27:00 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.

Virginia Gelok
Date: 10/26/2021 7:42:00 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.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/8/2021 6:37:00 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.

Virginia Gelok
Date: 4/8/2021 7:22:00 PM

Thankyou...the void will always be with me but my boy will live in my heart forever.