I stood amazed and held you in my arms.
Your baby's breath inhaled; my mind transformed.
Sixty seconds née, to protect from harm.
Once two, now three, the pillars of our home.
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Sweet innocence of life you apt portrayed
in measured growth you glorified my years.
Untarnished in your work, in school and play,
pride reserved, a peacocked heart, cavalier.
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The world your oyster, a pearl, your bright coin.
Honored, praised, a golden plaque, your crown.
Parades of joy and celebration joined.
Respected and renowned throughout the town.
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September emanated, Fall in the air.
You rode your cycle; the wind whipped your face.
Invincible, your heartbeat unaware,
Caliban, the malfeasant, ceased your days.
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Funerals like birth are appointed a time.
No parade, a dirge, we marched to your grave,
With devastated hearts, shocked at the crime
Seven thousand six hundred days, you gave.
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Loss is forever; new joys are voided .
Love's not an island; it is the whole globe.
Hearts amended; happiness suspended.
Each breath generates another by rote.
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The son also rises within my mind .
A choice to live now, the present attended.
You, ever-present, encourage me to find,
Joy, love, and peace, to live life contented.
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J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
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This poem brought tears to my eyes. Incredibly touching.
This one really touched me. I can feel your pain and the hope that you find in the pain. Very well written.
Thank you for sharing this! I enjoyed the poem so much! Favorite lines: "Loss is forever; new joys are voided. Love's not an island; it is the whole globe." Great read :)
Wonderful ☺️
VERY touching!
That was so very emotional! Love that there was hope and promise at the end :) Well done!
This was a very emotional poem. Life is fragile
Heartfelt!!!💕
"Seven thousand, six hundred days, you gave." Heart wringing stuff.
This is so beautiful. Well done.