Heartache
Wishing To Be There When A Loved One Is Dying
in Grief Poems
I wasn't there to say goodbye,
to reminisce of times gone by.
I wasn't there to make you smile,
Featured Published Poets
Published: February 3, 2022
20 Favorite Poems From Top Poets On Family Friend Poems
Family Friend Poems would not exist without our wonderful poets. We’ve had the honor of publishing poems from thousands of poets, and we are thankful for each of them for sharing their hearts with our poetry community. We are incredibly grateful for the poets who have been faithful contributors over the years. They consistently submit high-quality poems that we publish, and they engage with our community by leaving comments on other poets’ work.
We are excited to say “thank you” by showcasing favorite poems by our top poets. These poems have been hand-selected by the poets themselves. We had the opportunity to interview each poet to learn more about why a particular poem means so much to them. We also found out where they get their writing inspiration, why they love poetry, and their favorite experience from being published on Family Friend Poems. The interviews can be found on each poem page in this collection.
Thanks again to everyone who makes Family Friend Poems a community that shares the highs and lows of life. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some of the poets who vulnerably share their hearts with the world.
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Featured Shared Story
Six years ago, my mother was in the hospital. She had congestive heart failure. After my dad would get back from the hospital, I would always ask him if she was getting better. One day, he...
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If You See My Mom In Heaven
Poem About Mom In Heavenin Spiritual Poems about Death
If you see my mom in heaven,
She won't be hard to find.
She's God's masterpiece of
Motherhood.Featured Shared StoryMy Mom passed away about 2 weeks ago. This poem really struck home. When I go through her pictures, I get teary eyed. I love my mom. She is the core of my family. Now being in heaven, I know...
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Accepting One Another
Accepting DifferencesWe are not the same,
Not in creed, in colour or name.
Yet together we inhabit this earth,
We should value each other's worth. -
Sea Of Change
Changing From One Mood To Anotherin Change Poems
The clouds never break
Like blue waters do
On this Island of Pain.
How can I stand true? -
Renewed By The Morning Light
Start Each Day AnewI sit upon my front porch stoop
Beneath the morning sun.
Grateful for the moment spent
Away from everyone.Featured Shared StoryI do so enjoy your poems - keep writing. Best wishes, Ann
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Till My Last Breath
A Promise For My Life PartnerI cannot promise
you that there will be no sad moments in your life,
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Coronavirus - Have You Seen
Poem Thanking Doctors And NursesHave you seen the doctors who hardly get to sleep?
From sad weary eyes, silent tears they weep.
They're battling to save hundreds of lives,
Yet see so many dying right before their eyes. -
My Mother, My Angel
Once upon a time an angel held my hand.
She wiped away my tears and helped me understand
Our time on Earth is brief; there are lessons to be learned.
Each precious day God gives us, another page is turned.Featured Shared StoryIt will get better, I promise you, and there will come a day when you remember moments from your childhood with smiles and joy. I thank God every day for my mother even though she has crossed...
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My Soulmate
Heartache Of Losing A Loved OneI still say I Love You,
But now there's no reply.
I always feel your presence
As if you never left my side.Featured Shared StoryChris,
It's 21 years since I lost my lovely wife, after 35 years of marriage. It's the anniversary tomorrow. I was so in love with her. When we went to the supermarket. I would leave her to... -
The Strongest Girl I Ever Knew
Inspirational Poem About Disabled SisterShe never got to dance
Or go to her own prom.
She never got the chance
To forget where she came from.Featured Shared StoryThe poem was very touching. I enjoyed reading it, and it reminds me of someone I know and is part of my life. She is none other than my sister. She was always on her feet doing things just...
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