A year ago today,
I had to say goodbye.
Life went on and continued on its way.
Your humor, your smile, your depth of honesty.
Lost in a moment that seemed like yesterday.
Poorer are we all the day you passed away.
Moments lost and conversations never to be had.
Yet memories will live on in bits of everyday.
Today I mourn the fact that memories are all that remain.
You are missed in ways that will never be forgotten,
Forever to be remembered,
Immortal in hearts that live today.
©K.Chun 2.27.2015
Dedicated to Colleen Fitzpatrick, 1952-2014 R.I.P.
Categories:
fitzpatrick, absence, bereavement, friendship, remember,
Form: Free verse
Make Me into Something Better
By Karen Fitzpatrick
Lord you’re so understanding, faithful and sure
Make me into something better
You know my thoughts
You hear my cries
My heart desirers to know you
To be more like you
Lord help me to trust you
To hold on to your strength
Lord see me through the bad times
And whatever suffering may come my way
To know that your strength is enough
To see me through wholeheartedly
Lord guide me and give me wisdom
As I walk this earth
Lord help me to become a reflection of you
And your kindness
Help me to know I’m not alone
Your presence is always with me
Lord my God
Lead me on the path to you
Merciful God
Show me a love much deeper
Than I thought I could ever know
Make me into something better
An image of you
Categories:
fitzpatrick, inspiration, jesus,
Form: Free verse
I want to see Jesus
By Karen Fitzpatrick
I want to see Jesus
The man who died for me
Walked this earth a sinless man
Who conquered Calvary
I want to talk to Jesus
To see Him face to face
Talk to the man who gave Himself
Who saved me by His grace
I want to see the city
So bright and so fair
Enter Heavens gates
And have Jesus meet me there
I want to bow down before Him
And cry Holy is the Lord
Clap my hands and sing
Glory to the son of God
My master and my King
Most of all
I want to see Jesus
The man who was God
Maker of Heaven and earth
Savior of us all
Categories:
fitzpatrick, inspiration, jesus,
Form: Rhyme
Who am I
By Karen Fitzpatrick
Who am I?
I’m a cloud floating freely in the sky
A flower dancing in the wind
A stream flowing gently in the valley below
Who am I?
I’m a candle that lights your way
A path that never ends
A tree that gives you shelter from the rain
Who am I?
I’m a nightingale singing a song
A star that shines from Heaven above
An eagle soaring over the mountain tops
Who am I?
I’m the snow that covers the ground in winter
A cool breeze on a spring day
The bright sunlight in the summer sky
Who am I?
I’m everything good in the world
I’m all creation
An angel watching over you
Who am I?
I’m the creator of Heaven and earth
I’m the beginning and the end
I’m God your Father
Categories:
fitzpatrick, devotion, god, inspiration,
Form: Free verse
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In The Mood for Love Again
By Karen Fitzpatrick
I’ll never forget the love we shared
Not knowing how deep I would grow to care
Time was precious
Hours were few
Each night seemed bran new
Making love was so complete
Oh how complex
Oh how passionate
Dreams of a love no other will defeat
For ours was a love that had no beginning
Or no ending
Resting only in hearts spinning
Love unfading
Overwhelming
Vast in our universe
Endlessly rearranging
Ageless like the heavens
Grateful for every moment
Allowed to share
In the mood for love again
Never will my heart cease to care
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Categories:
fitzpatrick, love, universe,
Form: Acrostic
Whispers of love that use to be
Hush-hush so others will not see.
Our love was a secret we grew to care.
With family and friends we could not share.
Warm spring night love was in bloom
We talked we laughed day came to soon.
We lived for the night when our hearts would meet
Such a powerful love one single heart beats.
In each other’s arms not wanting to let go
The passion we share deep within our souls.
We knew this love it could not last
We belonged to others this time would pass.
If only we could embrace the love we had
Our Memories wouldn’t be so sad.
So now I must leave my heart filled with sorrow
Remember the past, miss me tomorrow.
I close my eyes can’t help but see
Whispers of love that use to be.
Karen Fitzpatrick
04/07/14
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Categories:
fitzpatrick, romance,
Form: Rhyme
Don't turn away, Don't blink an eye.
In some respect we never see,
faster than we can ever believe.
Once standing proud, on solid ground.
You cannot know, you cannot grieve.
All you can know is what will be.
Memories are all that's left,
A tribute to life lived, hearts touched.
Go now for it is gone, nothing left to linger on.
Remembrance for times shared, laughter, yelling,
and emotions bared.
Shed not those tears of sadness,
give strength and shoulder in times like these.
Carry on from now 'till then,
I'll see you in the end my friend.
©K.Chun 2.27.2014
Dedicated to Colleen Fitzpatrick, 1952-2014 R.I.P.
Categories:
fitzpatrick, bereavement, death of a
Form: Rhyme