One of my wifes co-workers lost her father earlier this year. She has asked me to build a shadow box for her about him. This is the poem I wrote for it.
You planted many gardens
And the bounty you would share
And now the Lord has called you home
To tend the gardens there
The countless seeds that you have sown
The many harvests reaped
The memories you have given us
Forever ours to keep
Countless are the numbers
Of the seeds that you have sown
Not only in the soil
But in the hearts of those you’ve known
And now you tend the gardens
In the place where you belong
As the angels serenade you
With your favorite bluegrass songs
Though you are no longer with us
Forever memories will remain
And there is comfort found in knowing
That our loss is heavens gain
beautiful, jack; she will LOVE this! a fine man you are; always so compassionate and giving of yourself! you'll have a fine reward when you get to heaven, THAT is for DARN sure! (((HUGS))) and much love, your texas friend, karen lynn. :D
This is fantastic, Jack. Since I write a lot of memorial tributes and receive so many requests for them, I take a lot of pride and have great respect for those who can write tributes with such style and grace. You have the gift, my friend.
I am sure the dearly departed friend would have agreed, as I am sure his family did.
Thanks.
Jill :)
Reviewed by Libby Stone (Reader)
Reviewed on November 16, 2003
Beautifully written. Memories of my mother came flooding in. Thank you.
Blessings,
Libby
This was so beautiful, a lovely tribute, very lovely,
Reindeer
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on November 16, 2003
Beautiful tribute! I applaud you for doing such important work. It can save a life. My mother was in a bad way when she lost her soul mate. A friend give her a poem that touched her deeply. This poem,I know to this day saved her life.
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This is beyond beautiful.
I am sure that your wife's
friend will find such
solace when reading this.
Trixie :)
This is beautiful, moving and such a blessing......ty, for being you.........Dani
Julie :)
Love Tinka
I am sure the dearly departed friend would have agreed, as I am sure his family did.
Thanks.
Jill :)
Blessings,
Libby
Reindeer
so soothing...
pax
A
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