Ken Duddle Poet Verse

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Originally written for a friend who lost a niece. Being secular I tried to make it open to all faiths and non faiths. I hope I have acheived this.

When Tears Are Not Yet Dry

WHEN TEARS ARE NOT YET DRY

When you are grieving for me,
And the tears are not yet dry.
Remember my love for all I knew
And my love of life..

I will be the hand on your shoulder
In the warm summer breeze.
I will be the whisper of a soft voice
As you walk through Autumn leaves.

I will be the glow in the warmth
Of the Winter Yuletide fire
I will be the sweet melodic song
In the Spring-birds harmonious choir.

I will be in the text,
On the pop-up Facebook Meme.
I will place the annoying ads
That appear on your timeline, it'll seem 

I will turn your glum selfie
Into a wink and a smile.
Blame me for Internet down.
Well, just for a while.

So when you are grieving for me,
And the tears are not yet dry
Remember I loved all I knew.
And  that I fully lived my life.

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Beata Agustin July 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.