Wade Greenlee Poet Blank verse

Saying Goodbye

Two months ago I went to the funeral home to say my last good-bye
To a man who was only 24, and far too young to die

I looked into his friends’ sad faces, the pain so clear to see
And when they came to talk to me, I held them close and lovingly

I held my precious wife’s warm hand, and wiped tears from her face
Knowing that the son she lost could never be replaced

His new step-children played so sweetly, on the floor they played a game
The love of his life, always willing, ready to take his name 

Lord, I know you’ll never leave me, but I’m feeling so alone
But still I thank you very humbly, for all his years at home

You say to lay this at your feet, and you’ll take away my pain
So I’m crying out to you, faithfully calling your holy name

I truly believe and trust in you, and I’m trying with all my might
But Lord my heart is aching, for what I’m feeling tonight

Please wrap your arms around me, let me feel your grace and love
Bless me with your words so wise, and bring comfort from above

Show me how to honor my son, and make him proud of me
As I in turn was always proud and still will always be

I want his life to make a difference, in all he was a part
So give some meaning to his death, and ease my breaking heart

Only you will know the day, to Heaven I will gladly go
And I want my son to say to me, “Welcome Dad, I’ve missed you so.”

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Skat A November 17, 2015 at 10:20 PM Hi Wade :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~ Wade Greenlee December 31, 2015 at 12:36 AM Thank you, Skat A...sorry it took so long to respond.

Poet Destroyer A November 16, 2015 at 11:04 PM Wade, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Wade Greenlee December 31, 2015 at 12:39 AM Thank you, Linda. This place allows me to express myself in a safe place.

Skat A November 13, 2015 at 7:53 AM Heartfelt write, Wade,, , Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT Wade Greenlee December 31, 2015 at 12:43 AM Hello, my friend. I am a math teacher and "father" of an angel. Thank you, again, for your comments. This is a good place.

Kim Merryman November 12, 2015 at 11:09 PM Wade, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain of losing your son, but it's good to know you are leaning on the Lord to get you through. Don't let go of your faith! Love, Kim Wade Greenlee December 31, 2015 at 12:45 AM My faith is waning, Kim. How to find it again? Thank you for your condolences. It will be "ok."