Remember

I trust you'll remember All the special times, that we had. Joy, smiles, even moments of sorrow. Indeed, and if you remember I couldn’t help but be glad. For even in death, I could live on tomorrow. All those silly adventures, Those lessons I gave you. Special parts that marked my time. No-one lives on forever, Only hope, we were valued Anymore would be divine. Laugh and cherish the memories Preserve, the delight in your heart. Relax, and encourage my mention. We will all become history Be blessed with, what once was a start, We live for eternity when there’s retention. I just trust you'll remember All the special times, that we had. Joy, smiles, even moments of sorrow. Hey, and if you remember I couldn’t help but be glad. For even in death, I will live on tomorrow.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/9/2018 12:24:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Mark. What a lovely idea that you may ask for this poem to be read at your funeral (no rush). That is a beautiful present to leave behind. Not enough people thin of that.

Mark Woods
Date: 4/10/2018 3:49:00 AM

Definitely no hurry. : ) I suppose it's also a reminder that we need to live a life that fosters fond memories that will be cherished beyond our time here. Happy birthday for the other day.

Silent One

Date: 9/30/2017 5:15:00 AM

Nice to see you posting again also my friend.. You are a great poet..

Silent One

Date: 9/30/2017 5:05:00 AM

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. David Harkins

Mark Woods
Date: 9/30/2017 5:10:00 AM

Life goes on and as long as we remember, the deceased will be with us forever. Good to see you back at the soup S1.

Silent One

Date: 9/30/2017 5:04:00 AM

You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

Silent One

Date: 9/30/2017 5:03:00 AM

This is very sad Mark, always sad when we lose someone close to us..

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/30/2017 4:54:00 AM

I am sorry to hear about the death of your friend. You have written an excellent poem here.

Mark Woods
Date: 9/30/2017 5:12:00 AM

Thank you Heidi. 46 is/was way too young and I suppose it makes you think.