My doctor told me that I wouldn’t
Make it through the night
My son told me that I shouldn’t
Give up without a fight
…
I said, “It is hopeless”, as I
Surrendered to my bed
I asked him to go outside and
Play with his friends instead
…
He didn’t want to go outside
He wanted to stay with me
He promised to keep me safe
As long as it could be
…
He shut the door, as it turned dark
Turned off all the lights
“Death couldn’t find you, Dad”, he said
“In the dark of the night”
…
He also shut the windows
Checked for monsters under the bed
If he ever found one
I’m sure he would slay them dead
…
He could tell I was worried
By the look upon my face
He began to tell me tales
Of God’s love and His grace
…
He talked and talked for hours
And finally fell asleep
Right next to me in my bed
Making my heart weep
…
The tiny fingers on his hand
Are now resting on my chest
I kiss him on his forehead
And wish him all the best
…
I feel so sorry for my little boy
I ain’t leaving behind much for him
I hope he finds his way around
My end is where he begins
…
May he grow up to be a fine man
And make his Daddy proud
There won’t be any star with my name
I’ll watch him from the clouds
…
The night has prepared itself
So quiet and serene
Death is ’round the corner
With her tambourine
…
Soon I’ll hear the sound of footsteps
And a grave knock on the door
In a moment, everything will change
Nothing will be like before
…
Though I do owe Death a favour
For all that she has done
Letting me have my last breath here
Away from all but one
…
And I couldn’t be grateful enough
To Death for keeping me warm
I’ll climb the stairs to heaven
While in my little boy’s arms
U hav so heavenly defined death❤️
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This was such a touching post! Great job 👏👏
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Thank you so much
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Heart-touching. Wow 👏👏♥♥
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Thank you
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I’m actually tearing up this is painfully tagic.
I adore the defiant innocence in that little boy and the calming acceptance in those closing lines
Beautiful piece, truly breaks a heart to read this 💔
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Thank you for your kind words. They are much appreciated
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…and we’ll deserved!!!
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Hey, thanks again
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This is beautiful and touching and sad and uplifting at the same time.
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Thanks a lot
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Welcome. 🙂
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You have touched my life. That’s crazy! Amazing words xxx
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Thank you so much for your kind words
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A very heart touching poem from a wonderful father…god bless you and your son too…let him be the reason for you to be happy
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Thank you
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You seemed to capture the essence of the emotions of a father,who would be thinking the same, regarding his own mortality. Nicely done!
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Thank you for that
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A beautiful poem. I hope that you were not writing of your immediate future.
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Thanks. And it is not about me. Take care
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So very touching and beautiful at the same time.
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Thank you
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Very beautiful words to describe the point of death.
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Thank you
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So beautiful. You made me cry, dang it. Nicely done.
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Thank you so much
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Tender and beautiful. Loved it.
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Thank you
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This is SO beautiful. Thank you for sharing this!
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Thanks and welcome
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Touching the heart! Thanks.
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Thanks and welcome
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A journey we all must take, and what better way for it to end. That’s exactly what I hope for. Great perspectives. God Bless.
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Thanks a lot. Take care. And have a nice day
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Wow. This made me miss my dad. And that is a lot because I never met him. Kudos, sir!
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Thanks. Take care
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An amazing, beautiful poem. Truly captivating!
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Thank you
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It was such a brilliant masterpiece.Absolutely epic!!!
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Thanks a lot for that
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I had to share that I found it hard to read through the end, reminded me of my father. Your thoughts are beautifully penned.
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Thank you so much
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awesome and heart touching.. 🙂
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Thank you
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Haven’t read such a nice poem in a long time.
How do you get inspired to write such?
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Thanks. The words flow themselves. I just write
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Dying in imagination does not prepare anyone for actual death. The poem sounds like a journey that was taken alone until finally a real companion , a heir stands beside you…..Looking back through his eyes…….THAT is redemption. Enjoyed the journey. Thanks for the post.
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Thanks and welcome
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Oh how beautiful.
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Thanks
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Beautiful!
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Thank you
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This is really touching and so beautiful. Thank you for sharing
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Thanks and welcome
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Beautiful Poem…Touching…The Poem Is Written In A Very Beautiful Manner…Really Touches The Heart…☺
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Thanks a lot
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Heartbreaking. An beautifully sad poem. I reposted.
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Wow. Thanks a lot for that
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beautifully written. What an Irony today I read this poem and today only my grandmother dies in her son’s arms(my mama) while he was giving her a bath. She was 99. She went in the best possible way. “Though I do owe Death a favour/For all that she has done/Letting me have my last breath here/Away from all but one”… Exactly fits the scenario. She had lived a full life. No regrets now that she’s gone….
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Wow. Wonderful. May her soul rest in peace. Take care
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I love reading your work… And today it was like a prophecy…
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Hope you have a blessed day
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It’s heartbreaking and beautiful! 😢 Thank you for this.
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Welcome
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An emotional one, very beautifully penned .
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Thanks a lot
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Welcome
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Have a nice day
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Thank you for sharing this. -TJ
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Welcome
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Wow! What a beautiful yet bittersweet poem!
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Thank you
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You’re most welcome.
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Have a nice day
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Wishing you the same!!
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If your little boy has your heart and soul you have given him more riches and wealth than most. He is one lucky little man. Much love.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a nice day
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Your writing always makes my day.
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And your words have just made mine. Thank you
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No thank you
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It’s the least I can do
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Sad yet so very profound. Nicely written. Evokes so many emotions… 🌷
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Thank you
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☺
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Have a nice day
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Thx u too
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Frank!!!
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Hey
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speechlessly amazing, touching,everlasting…BRAVO
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i LIKE THAT YOU ARE GRADUALLY CHANGING THE STYLE FROM HEART BREAKS TO EXPLORING OTHER EMOTIONS..iT WAS A GREATPLEASURE READING
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Thanks. That is an observation that I failed to make myself. Thanks for that
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Thanks a lot for saying that
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Don’t thank me too much, I’m just saying what’s real 😀
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Hehe. Cheers, my friend
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You are very welcome. I like talent and you’ve got loads
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Thanks again. I hope I can continue to write well
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I AM SURE YOU WILL
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This is so very sad. 😦
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It is. Indeed.
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Frank👐👐👐👏👏. this is so beautiful 😍😍😍😢🙏💖
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Thank you so much
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