Mary Grace Dembeck Poet Rhyme

My Grandson, Tommy

TOMMY

Blessed are the souls that sing;
A smile their song, laughter their words, 
Whose hearts, though burdened, still take wing
Like radiant sunbirds.

Though Life could sink them with its weight, 
Or pinion them with care, 
And rein them Earthbound, chained by Fate, 
They much prefer the air.

In their bright, empyrean flight, 
They carry us along, 
And we, like tag tails, hang on tight – 
Enchanted by their song.

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John Watt November 17, 2020 at 10:55 AM I see this was your most viewed poem, and it is delightful. Blessed are the souls that sing. What a delight it must be to have a grandson who takes you along on a carefree flight with a lighter than air soul. This lifted my spirits today. Stay inspired, Mary ~ John John Watt November 17, 2020 at 10:18 PM My heart aches for your loss, Mary. Please accept my deep condolences. Mary Grace Dembeck November 17, 2020 at 12:35 PM Once again, you are so kind, John. I dedicated this poem to my grandson, Tommy, because it emulates his spirit. He and I were very close. Tommy died at the age of 17 in an auto accident 8 years ago - (he was not the driver). It broke my heart, and I think about him every day and painted 4 pictures of him which hang in my daughter's (his mother's) house and in mine. I'm so glad my poem lifted your spirits, John. - Mary

Skat A May 8, 2016 at 2:28 AM Mary Grace Dembeck, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. *SKAT

Skat A November 28, 2015 at 10:27 PM Mary, :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~ Mary Grace Dembeck November 28, 2015 at 11:04 PM Thank you, {{{SKAT}}} - Mary <3 + :)

Daver Austin November 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM A fine tribute to youth and high spirit. Congrats, daver Mary Grace Dembeck November 28, 2015 at 11:06 PM Thank you, {{{Daver}}}! - Mary :)

Hannington Mumo July 20, 2015 at 9:56 AM A great piece for your grandson you have penned here...7+! Mary Grace Dembeck July 20, 2015 at 4:01 PM Thank you, Hannington Mumo! :) --Mary

Jan Allison July 19, 2015 at 3:58 PM what a charming poem with lovely imagery:-) hugs Jan xx Mary Grace Dembeck July 19, 2015 at 7:07 PM Thank you so much, Jan. Hugs to you, too! :) Mary xoxo

Anne-Lise Andresen July 19, 2015 at 1:54 PM - Lovely for your grandson, Tommy ! - (I have 3: two boys + one girl) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Mary Grace Dembeck July 19, 2015 at 7:06 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise! (Aren't grandchildren WONDERFUL?!) :) -Love, Mary :)