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  1. 21. Memories Of An Uncle

    • By Kaui Mauga
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2010 with permission of the Author.

    Since the day the skies turned gray
    It was then I thought of you
    As the rain pondered upon my tin-roof
    Tears from my eyes shown how much I missed you

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    I know you are crying and you are sad, but I just want to let you know that you don't have to cry anymore. Pray and you will see them close to your eyes. They are there Get together with...

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  3. 22. Empty Chair

    • By Lee W. Barker
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2018 with permission of the Author.

    The chair where you sat lies vacant and still.
    The air so silent, through my body runs a chill,

    The sound of your laughter echoes in my ears.

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    Those who are near and dear to us may shine in our hearts forever like stars.

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  5. 23. Song

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    When I am dead, my dearest,
    Sing no sad songs for me;
    Plant thou no roses at my head,
    Nor shady cypress tree:

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    Christina Rossetti was my main inspiration for taking up poetry in 1972. This poem was a standout to me. I have 3 self-published books of poetry that I put together. The third one, Poetry in...

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  6. 24. A Heavenly Birthday


    • By Eric R. Harvey
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    You walk beside me every day.
    You're here in all I do and say.
    At night I close my eyes and pray
    To someone who took you away.

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    Love it, hits the right notes for me as a recent widow. It beautifully expressed my thoughts.

  7. 25. Twenty Less

    • By Kate Griffin
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2015 with permission of the Author.

    I woke up to see the bright Connecticut sky.
    My mom came in with a holiday twinkle in her eye.
    She helped me get dressed and the morning flew by.

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  8. 26. When I Remember You


    When I remember you, I remember the first time we met.
    I look back at our time together with absolutely no regret.

    When I remember you, I remember the first time I looked into your eyes.

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  9. 27. They Were

    • By Tammi James Kantola
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Dedicated to the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary

    They were the ones who made us smile
    And blessed our lives for a very short while.

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  10. 28. Remember A Soldier Today

    He marches in God's army now but once
    upon a time,
    With valor he fought long and proud
    our freedom on his mind.

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  11. 29. Balloons In Heaven

    • By Sharon L. Rice
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Your birthday is here again,
    but in heaven you will be.
    We will celebrate your special day
    visiting you and your memorial tree.

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  12. 30. Happy Birthday In Heaven

    The very first month
    Of each passing year
    Brings up your birthday
    Even though you're not here.

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  13. 31. Absent From The Body

    You have served your time
    and lived out your days.
    You have now made the move
    from your house of clay.

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  14. 32. The Heart I Carry

    • By Elaine P. Keefe
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2018 with permission of the Author.

    Within my heart beats a separate pulse
    With a rhythm all its own.
    It comforts me in my times of need
    And keeps me from feeling alone.

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  15. 33. Remembrance

    • By Alora M. Knight
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2017 with permission of the Author.

    Let everyone gather
    With no heartaches or tears.
    Let the bright memories flow
    From all the past years.

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  16. 34. A Fallen Branch

    The strongest branch has fallen
    From our family tree.
    God had his way; he's taking me home,
    So you need not grieve for me.

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    My oldest brother passed away on Dec 24, 2016, and this poem was published that same day. This poem speaks volumes to me. Thanks for sharing!

  17. 35. With Angel Wings

    • By Maya L. Bray
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2015 with permission of the Author.

    With angel wings
    You flew into my life
    And covered me
    Like a blanket in the night

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  18. 36. Almost A Year

    • By Jody Mark
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2016 with permission of the Author.

    The familiar sting of tears in my eyes
    And the ripping pain in my heart.

    It's been almost a year since the dreaded day

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    The same thing happened to me. My Meme had breast cancer for 14 years. She was in remission 3 times, but it came back for a 4th time. It has been 5 years since that fateful day. It was a...

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  19. 37. My Mum's Birthday

    • By Suzanne N. Painter
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I lost you all those years ago,
    But memories don't fade; they grow.
    Your special day will always be
    One that means so much to me.

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  20. 38. Healing Within

    Happiness is my veil,
    Emptiness in my heart.
    Always carrying you within me,
    Like you never left my side.

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  21. 39. The Fallen


    • By Randall W. West
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 13, 2022 with permission of the Author.

    Fragile is a single life the brave so freely give.
    Bound for immortality, their souls will surely live.
    Death, don't be proud for what you took, they freely gave away.
    Their quest for freedom far outweighed the fear that you convey.

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  22. 40. I'll Wait...

    • By Beryl L Edmonds
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2020 with permission of the Author.

    I'll wait patiently here in heaven
    For the day that you make your presence.
    A transcendental get-together
    That'll last till the end of forever.

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