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This poem is dedicated to the memory of my friend, Becky, who just passed away on 4/12/2023. She suffered from schizophrenia. She will be dearly missed. 

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You were childlike, sensitive and sweet
a colorful bird with clipped wings
fragile as porcelain, loved arty things. 

You flew with your favorite butterflies 
made pretty cards that cheered your friends
gave us love I thought would never end. 

You battled mightily within your mind 
were often lost inside your fantasies 
needed help to return to reality. 

You grew weaker with the passing years 
and looked to God to give you strength 
He was your hiding place, in Whom was faith. 

One day, you sensed your time was near
you delved into your world one final time
He took your hand, said “You are Mine”

then you flew away to heaven’s skies. 








4/26/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Breidenthal Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 3:49 PM
Sorry for your loss! What a lovely, amazing poem full of grace and a sweet dedication to your friend. I suffer from schizoeffective, so I can somewhat relate. This one almost made me cry. Thanks for sharing this awesome, epic and beautifully made poem. It means a lot to me.
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May 8, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Thank you for your high compliments with regards to my poem, JW. I appreciate them. Yes, I truly loved and miss this dear and special friend of mine. She meant a lot to me! God bless! :)
Faulkner Avatar
April 22, 2023 at 8:35 PM
It must be so difficult to lose your friend but it sounds like you have her memories to keep with you~
Leiser Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 9:06 AM
Thank you, Michelle! I appreciate your condolences.
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April 17, 2023 at 2:49 PM
Laura, this is a lovely tribute. Sorry for your great loss <3
Leiser Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 9:06 AM
Thank you, Kim. I used to give Becky rides to Bible study every week and we became good friends. Will miss her!
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