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Before My Mother Died
by Connie Hinnen Cook

Friday, August 22, 2003
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"Set me as a seal upon thine heart,
as a seal upon thine arm:
for love is strong as death..."
(Song of Songs 8:6 KJV)


Before My Mother Died


Before my Mother died
Daddy always had a smile,
Fun-loving, playful, upbeat ~
"carefree joy" described his style.

Each day when he came home from work
you'd hear his happy song,
The men who worked beside him said
he whistled all day long!

He looked for folks that he could bless
and hugged each who came near,
Townfolk would rush up to his side
to hear his jokes and cheer.

His love was unconditional,
he spread it far and wide ~
Yes, Daddy was a different man
before my Mother died.

After her death I never saw
that glee once in his eyes...
To me, Daddy seemed haunted
by a ghost that never dies.

Daddy went Home on August 12th,
his suffering is no more ~
But in my heart I feel he "died"
eleven years before.

And when the prayers
for me have stopped
and sorrow takes its toll,
I'll find my peace and comfort
that now, Daddy is made whole.

He's once again with Mother,
and with Jesus by his side...
Daddy is now the man I knew
before my Mother died.

-Connie-

8-02-92 Coronation Day of Jean Hinnen
8-12-03 Coronation Day of Robert Louis "Bob" Hinnen

If God hadn't picked them as my parents,
I'd have picked them as my friends.

 


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Reviewed by Lois Christensen 3/7/2010
Beautiful just so beautiful tears are coming to my eyes. Thank God you ahve the talent to write poetry like this to share with us on the den.
Reviewed by sreelekha premjit 4/25/2007
simlple and straightforward, the poem touched me to the depth of my heart. Your unwavering faith in Lord is amazing in these times and it gives hope to others.
Reviewed by Randall Barfield 12/10/2006
truly good read and write thanks for sharing and cheers
Reviewed by Joyce Bowling 10/18/2006
This is just too beautiful to describe, so heart felt and real. I know the person you described. My grandmother died one week after my grandfather died, they said that she greived herself to death. They had a love that was inseperable. I take comfort in knowing that they are as you described you father as being the man that you knew before and being whole my grandparents are as well. Great write and beautiful work.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Reviewed by A PAX 8/28/2006
sorry for your loss...........

it does sound like now, he is at peace with his love

beautiful writing as always connie
pax A
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 8/27/2006
A beautiful and heartbreaking tribute to your mother and your father.
They are very proud of you, I know -- and I do mean are. Keep the
faith! 'Pea' <3
Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia 8/26/2006
Praise The LORD! What a genuinely beautiful and touching tribute, that acknowledges your father...and your mother, Connie. What a blessing you were given..

I lost my father about 6 months after you...mine was a hugger and a whistler, too...

God bless your heart real real good, Connie.
Love&Hugs, Rhonda
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 8/26/2006
Soul-stirring verses, Connie; powerfully emotive and meaningful. I appreciate the rhyme and rhythm sequence as well. Love and peace to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Theresa Koch 8/25/2006
Oh this has touched my heart a beautiful tribute friend!
Reviewed by Charleen Burge (Reader) 1/23/2005
I can't fathom life without my parents. They have gotten me through all life's hardships. What will I do without them? This I cannot even bring myself to think about! I feel for you that you have lost your parents, what a precious gift you have been given. To be able to express your feelings for them so beautifully.
Reviewed by Kay P Devenish 8/28/2003
I love this ssssooooooooo much.
I am sorry for your loss Connie,my dad is up there too and like you, I miss him so much but know after his long illnesss that he is now happy and at peace and with God at least we can find comfort in that,we lucky so many do not have that comfort.Your father would be so proud of this poem.It is good to know he and your mum and together at last again and they are(for sure,) smiling down on you.
Best wishes always
from
kay.
Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie 8/27/2003
This was a wonderful tribute to your parents, so very moving, I loved that last line,

Reindeer
Reviewed by Birdie Houston 8/24/2003
Sad write, loosing someone dear can put us through many changes. I enjoyed the way your poem came across.....May God bless and keep you!
Reviewed by Jack Roberts 8/23/2003
Connie this is absolutely Beautiful! A wonderful tribute! I am sorry to hear of your loss my friend. Looking forward to reading more from you.

Jack
Reviewed by E T Waldron 8/22/2003
Splendid tribute! Connie, you still have the best rhyme and Rhythm, you've been missed!Blessings to you!
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson 8/22/2003
Hi Connie, sorry for your loss. I'm happy to see you posting again. Well written as always...
Have a great night.........
Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson 8/22/2003
This is a very sad yet beautiful poem, which reminds me of my dad who was also a very jolly person until mom died after their 61st anniversary. Well done, Connie!
Reviewed by Kerry Compton Star Girl 8/22/2003
Oh Connie.. I too have lost my Mother and know the sorrow that you speak about..this is absolutely beautiful!
~Kerry
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® 8/22/2003
So loving Connie and touches the heart. I'm sure that your parents are smiling on you.

Peace,
Joseph
Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader) 8/22/2003
This one Connie is so above touching and excellance...I really am just rendered reviewless here! I LOVE THIS TRIBUTE!!!!
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
Reviewed by Julie Donner Andersen 8/22/2003
Connie, I can honestly, with all my heart, tell you that I have NEVER, ever read a more beautiful tribute in all my life. Full of truth and sadness, yet hopeful and inspired, you now have a new fan in me.

Hugs!

Julie :)
Reviewed by Sandi Sparks 8/22/2003
A very touching tribute. I can see you loved your parents very much. I'm sure it helps to ease the pain knowing that they are together.
Sandi
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader) 8/22/2003
Lovely tribute to your parents, Connie.
Reviewed by Christine Morell 8/22/2003
This is a very beautiful tribute to your parents Connie. They sound extremely special.
I'm very sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
~Chrissie
Reviewed by Paul Berube 8/22/2003
Connie, so sorry for your lost. Such a beautiful and loving tribute to your parents. I know there happy together again and proud of the person you've become. Best Wishes.Paul
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 8/22/2003
lovely tribute to your parents. my prayers and thoughts are with you. it has been a while since we heard from you; hope you are okay. (((HUGS))) and much love, your texas friend, karen lynn. :( >tears <
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