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Family Death Poem

Dealing with the death of a loved one, there sometimes seems nothing to hold on to. All you have is the memories and the belief that he/she is still watching over you.

Left Alone

© Jonathan P. Lanier
So many things we never got to do
So many conversations we never got through
I feel lost and empty now
Every day I ask, how?
I could feel nothing when you died
I felt I wanted to run and hide
Run and hide cause I felt blind
Peace and and clarity I couldn't find
They say when you die your soul just flies away
I wanted to chase your soul, so for another day you could just come and stay
You were my Grams, you taught me how to stand on my own
Now that you’re gone, I feel as though I can’t do it alone
I've tried so hard to see things through and become the person you wanted me to be
Sometimes it’s just so hard being me
I'd give anything if I could just talk to you once more
To see you walk through the door
and tell me that everything was going to be alright for sure
When I look into the sky I picture you staring down
Which is why I have no reason to frown
All the things you taught me, all the songs we use to sing
Now you’re gliding under God’s precious wings
I hope He’s taking good care of you because now you’re in His place
I hope all your worries and all your fears have left your face
I never got so say goodbye that was the worst part
But I know that when you left secretly you said goodbye to my heart
So when I lay myself into bed tonight
I know you'll always be there to hold me tight.

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Published: Feb 2006

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  • I lost my Dad on Saturday, it was so sudden, such a shock to everyone. Nobody knew that he was ill, other than the constant ''chest infections'' he had. He was fine when he left for the pub (one of his favourite places) for a pint.
    I got a phone call at 1.10pm on that day - 20 minutes before I was about to leave for the 45 minutes drive to go and visit him. I was told that he had collapsed and it didn't look too good. I got my things together, ready to leave ASAP. 10 minutes later, I had another call. He had passed away. It was such a shock. He was fine the day before.
    It hurts more that I didn't get to say goodbye, and that the last face-to-face conversation I had had with him the week before, was an argument. I feel so sad that he has gone. I don't know what emotion to have. I'm finding it so hard to cry, I haven't cried since Saturday. This poem is lovely, it made me think about him. It's such a lovely poem. I really do love it.

    Holly. Wiltshire Submitted Jul 2010
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  • When I read this it made me think of my husband. He passed away from cancer. We had only been married 21 months. I didn't get to say goodbye. He passed away in his sleep thank god he didn't suffer. It was hard to accept he never had any symptoms. The day before he passed away he played in a pool tournament you would have never thought he would be gone the next morning.

    Diane, Florida Submitted Aug 2010
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  • This poem touch my heart. As I've lost my dad on 9 December 2009. He wasn't ill, I was angry at him. He died in his sleep before I could say I'm sorry.

    Alomia Submitted Aug 2010
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  • My nephew was the first murder victim of 2011. Jan 1. He was only 16. He loved life and enjoyed soccer and playing video games. We never had a chance to say goodbye and went through the motions of laying him to rest. That same night, we also lost his brother. two fine young men gone without being able to say goodbye. One was sixteen and the other twenty six. He left a young son and wife behind. Reading these poems helps me cope with all that We are going through as a family. Thank you for sharing your poems as it brings comfort to my heart.

    Buddy Submitted Feb 2011
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  • My husband passed away two months after he was diagnosed of cancer. It was like a sudden illness. We thought he will get better we did not expect him to die so soon. But the cancer spread everywhere so quickly and became very weak. He was in a lot of pain. when I read the poem I see him laying on his bed with a lot pain and yet he would say "I will be fine " but he died in his sleep. I did not say good bye to him. It hurts me so much. He was my best friend. We were together everyday. My other half is gone. I am so lonely. I cry everyday in my sleep. Nothing matters anymore. I miss him so very much.

    Silver Spring, Md Submitted Mar 2011
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  • The poem send me down to very sad thoughts of how I lost my elder sister whose death has been a nightmare to me. I have never understood why she had to die.

    Isaiah Submitted Jun 2011
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  • My big Brother died this Christmas day, he fought against Cancer for 7 years, it ravaged his body till finally it started to grow in his brain, He could no longer fight he is my hero he was so brave and I will miss him so very much R.I.P. Chris my brother my friend my hero Only god knows the truth xxx

    Shirley. UK Submitted Dec 2011
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  • Friend of mine...........hard to believe that never will I see him again. It's been a while but reading this poems it is like it only happened yesterday. He said to me "The day I die that's when you will realize how much I loved you". Everything he has done for me I thought he has to he is my friend not realizing the love, care he has for me. Only if I can talk to him one last time that's all I'm asking. I never has a chance to say good bye. I'm still thinking of you friend.

    South Africa Submitted 7/27/2012
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  • My dad passed away last year after suffering 10 years of cancer in the brain. I miss him dearly he was my rock, my best friend. My dad never got the chance to meet my baby girl he passed away 5 days after my daughter was born. I'll never forget my dad even though at the end of it he didn't recognize me. I wish I could see you one last time dad. Love you more than life itself. Miss you constantly it's like a dull ache in my heart, a broken hole that can't be sealed or mended. It broke my heart the day I had to say goodbye. I love you dad xxxxx

    Megan, Hull, UK Submitted 9/6/2012
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  • Recently, my boyfriend's father passed away. He was like a dad to me...someone who loved us, no matter how many internal issues he had. The last time we saw him, we had an argument...and now he is gone. I can't seem to get a hold of myself- every time I think about him, I break down and cry. This poem really helped put my feelings in words.
    RIP Anthony P. Bellucci <3 We love and miss you so much :''(

    Rose, South FL Submitted 10/7/2012
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