Shadow Hamilton Poet Ode

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Liam was a special friend who was disabled and sadly a recluse who did me the honour of giving me his friendship although only friends not lovers I miss him terribly

Liam passed away on 8/04/2009 aged 45

Ode To Liam

Oh how my heart yearns for you
That once was my dearest friend
We traveled many miles with each other
shared our thoughts and passions

We put the world to rights time and again
You were my sanctuary from life's woes
Never asking or expecting anything from me
freely giving me everything you could

It was only when you were taken from me
That I realised what a gift I had lost
The gap left in my heart so big,
A chasm I was unable to fill

Why oh why you i cried out in sorrow
It should have been me for you were no age
The angels took a piece of my heart
On the day they took you

One day soon I will again travel with you
For such is the fate of mankind

.written 04/02/2013

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Poet Destroyer A October 10, 2013 at 5:11 PM Shadow, love the double impact winning poem... xox~ Linda

Andrea Dietrich October 6, 2013 at 1:46 AM I read an old comment you made on my comment below, how he was a hermit you knew. Glad to see this well crafted one again on a winners list. Congrats to you. Shadow Hamilton October 10, 2013 at 7:40 AM hi Andrea he was a wonderful man his mother loves this write. ty for kind words and sorry I have had no internet for nearly a week due to lightning which is why the slow reply Shadow x smile

Skat A October 5, 2013 at 8:38 PM nice win Shadow......... love ~SKAT~ Shadow Hamilton October 10, 2013 at 7:40 AM Ty Skat appreciated Shadow x smile

Poet. Undertaker August 13, 2013 at 10:02 AM This ode is really touching. great poem. congrats on a great win.(:c Jenish Shadow Hamilton August 13, 2013 at 1:31 PM Ty Jenish he holds a special place in my heart Shadow x smiles

Donna Jones August 12, 2013 at 9:23 AM Hi Shadow..yes you shall see your friend again...congratulations on your win with this inspiring poem... Shadow Hamilton August 12, 2013 at 3:24 PM ty Donna its once they are gone you realise how special they were Shadow x smiles

Len Gasun August 11, 2013 at 12:20 AM My hearty congratulations on your win my dear friend Shadow. Thank you so much as well for sharing your excellent write. Have a grace-filled wkend! Love lots and big hugs, Leonora Shadow Hamilton August 11, 2013 at 7:19 PM hi Leonora been fairly busy W/E so nice of you ty for reading Ty for reading Shadow x smiles

Skat A August 9, 2013 at 7:26 PM well done Shadow...... SKAT Shadow Hamilton August 9, 2013 at 8:37 PM ty Skat he was a special man Shadow x smiles

Poet Destroyer A August 8, 2013 at 9:14 PM Shadow, CONGRATULATIONS!!! With your awesome good poem' in Nathan's contest... xox Linda Shadow Hamilton August 9, 2013 at 4:26 PM Hi Linda and Ty so much Shadow x smiles

Nathan D. August 8, 2013 at 8:13 PM congratulations "NATE Shadow Hamilton August 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM Ty Nate both for running contest and place Shadow x smiles

Andrea Dietrich May 21, 2013 at 10:43 PM Very sad but a beautiful poem and with much feeling in it. I love that name Liam. Shadow Hamilton May 22, 2013 at 5:45 AM ty he was a good friend disabled and a hermit at the end, the gap he left was enormous you only seem to fully appreciate a person when its too late. ty for reading

Poet Destroyer A May 21, 2013 at 5:06 PM Linda, a wonderful ode, a wonderful feeling, to know you will take this journey and meet again. ((soup mail)) xox~ PD Shadow Hamilton May 22, 2013 at 5:51 AM hi Linda and ty for all your help and support and your encouraging comments

Keith Bickerstaffe May 21, 2013 at 10:12 AM A splendid ode, full of passion, yearning and regret, but, as you say, '...soon I will again travel with you.' Well done Linda! Best wishes, Keith (PS thanks for you kind remarks on 'Obsession.') Shadow Hamilton May 22, 2013 at 5:49 AM hi Keith Obsession is a great poem glad you liked my tribute to Liam he was special