The Day Has Taken You

*Dedicated to my friend Rick who passed away yesterday...12/11/22*

The day has taken you, but heaven opens the gate
No more suffering, nothing more to contemplate
Now, you are flying with angels in the sky
Just being in your faith with all the reasons why!

The day has taken you, but you are finally free
No more illness plaguing you, nothing worse to see
Free from the pain or even the evil across this land,
You’re singing with the angels my friend, I can hear the band!

My tears of reason do fall…
But for you, I will stand tall…
Because I know you’re in a much deserving better place
And you’ve found a way to be with me, even though I can’t see your face!

Your words are in my mind…
Your ways are in my heart to find…
Right here and right now, to replenish moments that are sullen,
Until I find you at the end of my path, left worn by teardrops fallen...

Heidi Sands

12/12/22
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Theraven Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 8:09 PM
Hello Heidi, Your words carry a deep devotion, for a cherished one and his words that remain near. Finest dedication in kindness, the best kind. Mark of a true friend. -Richard
Sands Avatar
December 18, 2022 at 5:13 AM
Thank you very much Richard. I appreciate your words here. It means a lot. I hope this finds you well. Have a nice day :)
Maverick Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 12:22 AM
Fortitude Heidi, you will find the strength I see from these deep lines.' May the Lord Bless you ' may he turn his face toward you May He give you peace.'
Sands Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 3:30 AM
Thank you very much Joe. I appreciate your kind, supportive, comment. Bless you :)
Gentile Avatar
December 15, 2022 at 4:25 AM
Heidi, I am so sorry for your loss! Your very beautiful tribute perfectly expresses your deep and heartfelt emotions!
Sands Avatar
December 15, 2022 at 5:20 AM
Thank you Mike. Happy Thursday :)
Wolf Avatar
December 13, 2022 at 8:23 PM
Precious, beautiful, sincere, genuine, straight from the heart, Heidi. What a eulogy tribute should be. FAVEd this one! May you know only joy. Season's Hope, Gershon
Sands Avatar
December 14, 2022 at 4:56 AM
Thank you so very much Gershon. I appreciate your kind words and the Fave too! I also hope in joy for you. Blessings :)
Cunningham Avatar
December 12, 2022 at 11:43 PM
Beautiful tribute to your friend Heidi, im very sorry for your loss. Tom
Sands Avatar
December 13, 2022 at 5:01 AM
Thank you very much Tom. I appreciate your kind comment. It is a difficult loss. I hope your day goes well :)
Horsman Avatar
December 12, 2022 at 9:35 PM
A beautiful dedication, Heidi, a beautiful poem.
Sands Avatar
December 13, 2022 at 5:00 AM
Thank you very much Harry. I appreciate your kind words :)
Pandit Avatar
December 12, 2022 at 3:53 PM
A heartfelt dedication to a dear friend. Splendid tribute, Heidi. May he RIP.
Sands Avatar
December 12, 2022 at 4:42 PM
Thank you so very much Vijay. I appreciate your comment. As my friend would too :)
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