Two Sons

Good Friday: At age thirty three
You suffered and died just for me

April 9th, year 2001
You joined Him at age twenty-one


*Inspired by a wise and comforting letter sent by a lifelong friend in April, 2001 who gently reminded us the time of year it was...I still have the letter
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George   Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 8:22 AM
The power of the written word. Thank you for sharing this, Tim and thank you so very much for your kind comments. Love, Lainie
La France Avatar
January 24, 2010 at 12:32 PM
I lost a friend in an airplane crash, he had just got his pilot's license and was so proud. I can remember the day, I stood crying and crying for what seemed hours, for the loss of my friend but also for the loss of his dreams.. death is not polite, it does not ask permission... your poem brought that memory back... a great write... full of emotion... and thanks for your comment on my poetry
Johnson Avatar
January 24, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Hi Tim. I lost a great-grandson at 23 this past August. Needlessly. It's nice to have friends that understand as indicated in this writing. Thank you for reading and commenting on my haiku.
Knop Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Can feel with you, Tim! I lost one of my friens when he was out for his first job in Agentina. I did not know as he wanted to see me on Easter as well, then I received a letter from his Argentina land lady that he had died in a car accident. So this Couplet means more to me. And thank you for yout comment...Gert
Devonshire Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Nice analogy comparing the loss of the Son of God to the loss of Daniel. Still, it must be sad to reread that letter. Very moving couplets, Tim. Love you, Carolyn
Peranteau Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 3:28 AM
Beautiful soft reminder Time of those who one day,...again we will see !!!! james
Culverhouse Avatar
January 22, 2010 at 1:36 PM
enjoyed reading today, sad, God bless you!
Guzzi Avatar
January 22, 2010 at 6:00 AM
sigh....losing our children, so awful hard! As to my haiku YOU were right on the money...it was a discription of a Japanese woodblock/painting! Light & Love
Brown Avatar
January 22, 2010 at 5:08 AM
Terrific write on a touchy subject!
Owens Avatar
January 21, 2010 at 6:25 PM
Wonderful poem and thoughts and memories...Marty
Sweetheart Avatar
January 21, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Wonderful title Tim to compliment your couplet lines.. what a comparison too.. so glad I shook your knees with my entry.. at least I know the poem may have a shot in Matt's contest... after the two saucy ones I posted last night which got lots of reviews and comments.. this one was easy.... glad u enjoyed and GO SAINTS.. but don't tell Karen.. I am rooting for the VIKES for her... this Sunday.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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