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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Date: 12/20/2022 7:57:00 AM
A lovely tribute Heidi. Your poem touches the heart, as his touched you. Quite a connection, a friendship, always!
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Date: 12/20/2022 8:06:00 AM
Thank you Sandy. Friendships are precious. I appreciate your visit and comments :)
Date: 12/17/2022 8:09:00 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
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Date: 12/18/2022 5:13:00 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 :)
Date: 12/16/2022 12:22:00 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.'
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/16/2022 3:30:00 AM
Thank you very much Joe. I appreciate your kind, supportive, comment. Bless you :)
Date: 12/15/2022 4:25:00 AM
Heidi, I am so sorry for your loss! Your very beautiful tribute perfectly expresses your deep and heartfelt emotions!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/15/2022 5:20:00 AM
Thank you Mike. Happy Thursday :)
Date: 12/13/2022 8:23:00 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
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/14/2022 4:56:00 AM
Thank you so very much Gershon. I appreciate your kind words and the Fave too! I also hope in joy for you. Blessings :)
Date: 12/12/2022 11:43:00 PM
Beautiful tribute to your friend Heidi, im very sorry for your loss. Tom
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/13/2022 5:01:00 AM
Thank you very much Tom. I appreciate your kind comment. It is a difficult loss. I hope your day goes well :)
Date: 12/12/2022 9:35:00 PM
A beautiful dedication, Heidi, a beautiful poem.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/13/2022 5:00:00 AM
Thank you very much Harry. I appreciate your kind words :)
Date: 12/12/2022 3:53:00 PM
A heartfelt dedication to a dear friend. Splendid tribute, Heidi. May he RIP.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/12/2022 4:42:00 PM
Thank you so very much Vijay. I appreciate your comment. As my friend would too :)
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