We Made An Angel

We made an Angel for Jesus,
although he was tiny and small,
he’s now in the army of Jesus,
and helps to watch over us all.

Our baby was born in October. 
A beautiful blue eyed boy.
He appeared to be healthy and happy, 
he filled our hearts full of joy.

We had him for only a short time. 
His life seemed so normal at first!
Just before he was two, without warning, 
his health took a turn for the worst!

Six months later, he went up to heaven, 
to explain it, we won’t even try!
For a while, we were groping for reasons, 
why someone, so young had to die?

We kept on searching for answers, 
for what we could not understand?
Why God, would let this thing happen, 
was it all just a part of His plan?

All of a sudden it hit us, 
we knew just what God had in mind!
He let us make Him an Angel, 
to help Him watch over mankind!

Yes, we made an Angel for Jesus, 
although he was tiny and small,
but he’s big in the Army of Jesus, 
and helps to watch over us all!


Dedicated to Angel Bobby 
(Robert William Taylor -  1968-1971)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sirak Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 7:04 AM
What a way to find meaning in great loss. I love this poem. Congrats on your win
Oyewole Avatar
June 24, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Beautiful and lovely . Congrats Ralph. AO
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June 23, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Ralph, it's just lovely! Congratulations! George
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June 22, 2013 at 10:16 PM
RALPH. Thank you very much :-) Congratulations on your wonderful win~ LOVE~ SKAT.
A   Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Ralph, Congratulations to your contest entry! Thank you for entering your dedicated poem in my contest and also for supporting my contest. have yourself a great and wonderful night. Sorry for the late congrats,..p.d.
Horne Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Many congrats on all your recent wins, Ralph : )
Puddifoot Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM
congrats on your deserved big win in the contest with this very moving dedication to your child, I can relate to this to a certain extent...Charlotte x
Brown Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Congratulations Ralph for your win in the contest "best dedication poem" sponsored by P.D. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 10:02 AM
This sure gave me chills as I read this, Ralph, I can only imagine how hard it was to lose a child-- but you are right, you definitely have an Angel now... congrats on your win here...
Warden Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations on your 2nd place win sponsored by P.D...This brings tears to my eyes. I have lost 2 children,11 and 45. I know they are all angels in Heaven.
Sweetheart Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM
Congrats Ralph on this stirring and touching creation for the contest.. a superb sensitive one my friend.. I have an Angel for Jesus too with my J.J. luv..
La France Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 7:43 AM
Ralph, this poem brought tears to my eyes, it is so bittersweet in remembering that angel, I know this pain Ralph having lost a child also, your dedications to Bobby is amazing and congratulations on your win in the contest, this truly touched my heart~~
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July 13, 2011 at 4:31 AM
I feel this write all to well.. Congrats my friend
Mehta Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:58 AM
My congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Ralph
Brown Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 4:11 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest"Thicker Than Water" Ralph. Love,Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 7:53 AM
Congrats Ralph on your HM in Brian's contest with this wonderful write.. enjoy this wonderful honor ..with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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May 20, 2010 at 4:10 AM
I am so sorry for your loss--Glad you looked for the positive....
Hilliker Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Aaaahhhh. This is so beautiful and so sad. Great tribute to Angel Bobby.
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May 13, 2010 at 6:25 PM
Awewome Ralph. He's watching over you all for sure. You are graced to be able to see it His way. God bless you and yours forever.-Robert
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May 8, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Your words about your beautiful little angel brought tears to my eyes, Ralph. How sad you had to suffer such a loss. It says a lot about your faith that you can envision him as a tiny soldier in God's army. Genuinely moving and tenderly penned. Much love, Carolyn
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May 8, 2010 at 9:29 AM
A parents night mare, not something to let go of, thank you for naming it that way. it makes it easier to see it that way for some, thank you for sharing the story, sorry bout your loss,..p.d.
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May 8, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Ralph.Rgds Brian
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