Gone but not forgotten
The people that died
Of Aids
Gone but not forgotten
The homeless
That have died of frostbite
Gone but not forgotten
The whales that the poachers
Poached
Gone but not forgotten
The soldiers that had
Died in the war over seas
Gone but not forgotten
The people that died
Of Aids
Gone but not forgotten
The homeless
That have died of frostbite
Gone but not forgotten
The whales that the poachers
Poached
Gone but not forgotten
The soldiers that had
Died in the war over seas
Those we have loved and passed are never far from us, often visiting us in our dreams
and always with us in our memories.
Quote by poet.
I went for a walk in the countryside it, was a warm June day.
My wife Sue accompanied me, and we had packed a picnic.
After an hour we stopped on the top of a hill overlooking a
valley where a river flowed through it and we just stared at
its serene beauty. We loved outings like this where if only for
a short time we had the whole wide world to ourselves.
Sue picked some wildflowers to press and frame so she
could hang them on our wall at home. Suddenly I heard a
loud ringing, it was my daughter checking to see if I was okay.
I told her that I'd been having a beautiful dream and that her
mom was with me, but she had died tragically six years ago,
leaving me with dreams and only happy memories of her.
Unmindful time sneaks past
the stage of perfect life.
Quick as dreams take their place
nostalgia clings tight.
Embrace fun,
run the course,
laugh a ton.
None fathom
when it's done.
Life is often fleeting. You hold it in your hand.
It slips right through your fingers just like so much sand.
And the harder that you grasp it the quicker that it goes
And what it all amounts to no one really knows.
I once saw a picture of a child in the sun.
Laughter there upon the lips, eyes so filled with fun.
I once saw a picture of a mother’s painful tears.
Live your life in moments, don’t worry about the years.
I once heard a story. A lesson to be learned.
Someone set a fire and everything was burned.
And there, beneath the ashes was a diamond wrapped in gold.
Though everything must perish, love will not grow old.
I remember when I knew you as a friend.
And now it all is gone but not forgotten.
Pennies dropped on the sidewalk
Teens who hate to text, love to talk
A watch that tells time
A beggar who asks for a dime
Stray kittens that jump in your arms
Surgeons who think, ‘First do no harm’
Stay-at-home moms who make their kids’ lunch
Guilt-free calorie-laden desserts to munch
Policemen who smile at old ladies and kids
Glass jars filled with ladybugs and twigs
THE KING IS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
For the rest of my life, you will never be forgotten
Every day I will think of you again and again
My love for you will always be
And that will always be a guarantee
I know with all the love in my heart
Our hearts will never stop and being apart
Your heart will always shine
And our love for each other will never fall behind
Whatever the future brings
I know all of my tears will disappear
I will always remember your big smile
It always fits your perfect style
In your very short time
I feel you were a big legend to our family
And especially me
Your life was cut so very short
For all of us in our lives, this was our biggest lost
There were always funny things you would say
It seemed like it was every day
You will always be in my heart where you will stay
Today and every day
We still have fantastic memories
Which our hearts will never heal
The king is gone
But in our hearts will never be forgotten
"Gone But Not Forgotten"
For reasons we may never understand
You are not forgotten loved one
Nor will you ever be
We will remember thee
Remembering the times we shared together
Grandson, my friend, your friendship meant so much to me
So many things I wanted to say to you
Words could flow, however, much was left unsaid
One thing I know for sure, God's love is everlasting
We miss you now, our hearts are broken
As time passes, we'll miss you more
Memories of days gone past, when love was the reason
Your loving smile, your gentle face
No one can fill your vacant place
Surely, God knows best, He will give us peace
Time continues to move, gone, yet remembered
Even when we talked with ease
As long as life and memories last
We will meet again, Grandson, at Heavens' door
Our Lord, send friends, but for a season
Dedicated to the memory of my Grandson Ethan, my friend!!!
Rest In Peace, Loving Angel!!
Author:: Floyd Lee Neal Jr. Written: June 24, 2023
You promised me that you would never leave my side,
But now you’ve left me all alone in this world.
I’m so lost now without my beautiful, young bride,
Left by myself to raise our little baby girl.
Was it something I did or said to you that was wrong
That made you want to leave me in such a hurry?
After you left, everyone told me I must be strong
And for our daughter’s sake, I should try not to worry.
Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you
And wonder if you had stayed, where our lives might be.
Now that our little girl is about to turn two,
I know there’ll be questions she’ll begin to ask of me.
She’ll want to know things from me about her mother.
It won’t be long now before she wonders where you are.
She’ll want to know if you ever really loved her,
Or if you miss her so much, on your heart is a scar.
I’ll tell her the truth about what really happened, I swear.
She’ll know that her mother had a tough choice to make.
I’ll show her the videos you sent from over there.
She’ll be proud of her mother who died for freedom’s sake.
He was the love of her life…
but her friends keep telling her it’s time to move on
after all - it’s been six years since he passed away...
why can't they see her grief is still so raw.
She can’t bear to part with any of his clothes …
each night she cocoons herself in a blanket
that she’d crocheted using one of his old sweaters.
A torrent of tears start to fall
as she imagines herself wrapped in his loving arms
she knows in her heart, she will never find love again.
Grief in 12 lines or less Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Line Gauthier
04/24/21
A lady with breasts rated TEN
Exposed them to my Uncle Ben
He stretched out both hands
To welcome her glands
And we haven't seen them since then ….
Underneath the earth you lie
Unable to see Bay Area fog nor sky.
Forty full years undergound,
Unable to hear any sound?
Or see a smile?
You loved life with a passion!
And such an adventurous soul,
my dear husband, you.
You brought mirth wherever you went.
Spreading your soul's glittering confetti!
You dreamt more than most men ever do,
Far exceeding "making it in the world."
I, your wife, has far out written and outlived you.
The famous author, you longed to be.
How terribly sad, such irony.
You left this earth four decades ago.
And those of us who knew you~
We all loved you so!
After all, you were our beloved amigo!
You remain forever inscribed on my soul.
And as for our adventurous life together,
"Il mio, uomo!"
Panagiota Romios
3/26/2019
I look down on you from Heaven
And you can't believe I've gone
I could no longer cope with life
But you did nothing wrong
Today a white feather brushed your cheek
It looked like an angels wing
It was a sign that i watch over you
If you believe in such a thing
There were times i tried to tell you
Just how desperate i was feeling
But i was such a private person
And my true mood i was good at concealing
You meant the world to me
And seeing you grieve tears me apart
I hope that i will always hold
A special place in your heart
I'll always be your guardian angel
Even though i am now gone
I could no longer cope with life
Be assured that you did nothing wrong.
Trills tumble through an air long silenced
warbled melodies enlighten the palate
whistles delight but fly off to the thistle
freighted by the frigid speak
amongst the downturn of the day
where blue skies lost their way
Memories of warm caresses
sing along in forgotten dreams
eclipsed heat of destiny
dealt away behind a curtain
draping naked rays of beauty
relegated to shroud in faded grey
Faint knocks of glory soon heard
where smiles seep in secret
gone but not forgotten
under blankets of hope
a moon struck douse of patience
left to awaken another day
Mossy vines served as camouflage
for a decaying headstone
A tangled web, a haunting collage
Covering the name of a departed soul
but time could not diminish the memory of this unknown
She stood there silent and all alone
wondering if this was her grandmother's grave
the woman by whom she was raised
And who gave her the love she had craved
She knelt to clear away the vines
and slowly, what was hidden, came into view
Indeed, it was her grandmother's final resting place
Overcome with emotion, she shed a tear or two
And there, where weeds had overgrown
She placed a single red rose
then she said in the softest of tones
"Grandma I'll get you a new headstone"
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Contest: Camouflage Me A Poem
Sponsor: Broken Wings
8/7/16
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