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A few weeks ago my very much loved Poppy Died of Lung Cancer. It all happened so fast as if I blinked and he was gone. So I decided to write this poem for him to let him no how I feel. I know before he died hearing that a song was made for him made him so glad we sang it at his funeral. I thought I would make him even happier by writing him a poem. I love you so much Poppy and We will always Be together. ¢¾love Kyra xxx

Together Yet Apart

©  Kyra Lee
Its got harder and harder
since the day you went away
but still people keep telling me
everything shall be okay

I know deep inside
that it’s better up there
but we're not together
which makes it unfair

Seems like yesterday
that we were together
then I opened my eyes
to realize gone means forever

It hurts and it aches
its slicing my heart
for the rest of my life
we shall be apart

I’m waiting for the future
hoping to see
that when I die
You'll open up those gates for me

Having a Poppy
with a heart made of gold
is my favorite treasure
which will never grow old

Family reunions
will never be the same
cause you’re not there with us
to be stronger I aim

Your chair at the table
is empty and cold
you need to come home
I need someone to hold

Now that your gone
I have no-one to run to
Am I doing this right
please send me a clue

I don’t understand
the meaning of life
I can’t get this right
Keep getting in strife

Do you Know
How much we all love you
Do you realize
How much I trust You

Your Officially gone
But forever in my heart
You and me Poppy
together, yet apart
Together Yet Apart by Kyra Lee @FamilyFriendPoems

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Published: 11/28/2007

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This poem touched me very deeply, and really does pull at my heart strings. My grandfather, who we too call Poppy was diagnosed with lung cancer 18 months ago. He is still here with us today, but is fading fast for we are living on borrowed time. I am battling to come to terms with his illness and dread the day when he isn't here anymore, this poem does capture many of the feelings I have for my Poppy, we are very close, he and my grandmother live with us and they are more than just grandparents to me.

Megan Swanepoel Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Most of us have the experience of losing a loved one. We all understand the pain and darkness of the situation. Although, I do believe that sharing each of our unique experiences could help others who have yet to understand the meaning of loss.

Grace Wylie Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008

I lost both of my grandfathers to lung cancer. I read this poem, and am still balling. Knowing, as today is Christmas, they wont be there. I send my condolences as you have the inspiration and the talent to write. I wish I had the same. Best of luck with the healing, its been 2 years for one of my grandfathers, and a year and 7 months for the other one.

Jordan Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2008

When I saw this poem I couldn't help but to start crying. It was first time I heard someone else call there Grandpa Poppy like my family does. This poem touched my heart very much because I lost my Poppy this past January to Heart and Kidney Failure. I too was very close to my poppy he was my hero.

Kassidy Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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