Happy Heavenly Birthday
in Spiritual Poems about Death
No presents bought, no candles blown; this year you walk on streets of gold,
And it's so much more than the stories you've been told.
The sun is shining on your face,
in Spiritual Poems about Death
No presents bought, no candles blown; this year you walk on streets of gold,
And it's so much more than the stories you've been told.
The sun is shining on your face,
The honor guard stands sentinel and stiff-backed.
Their tears silently fall, for their brotherhood was forged in combat.
One of their own will be laid to rest,
Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean so much. I have put together a manuscript and have submitted to a couple of places where I did get contract offers, but they weren't what I...
in War Poems
I've been hunted by the enemy and held my breath,
I've listened to it playing all around me, the melody of death.
Silence is the prelude, but it won't last long.
Forever in my heart,
Always on my mind.
Together again we will be, all in God's time.
Heaven gained another angel the day you left.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was searching for words to add to my father's tribute. My sister sent me this poem. I would like to use it with your permission.
in War Poems
We have an understanding, you and I.
We sit in silence; nothing needs to be said.
I know the weight you carry.
in War Poems
If I don't make it home, please remember it wasn't because I didn't try.
The last thing I wanted was to make you cry.
I wanted more than anything to make it back to you,
This was a beautiful poem about the plight of all the men and women who sacrifice their lives daily for our freedom. The families and friends they leave behind for the love and cost for...
You look at me and only see the cracks,
Fractured, like a piece of glass.
Some are shallow and straight,
You took a piece of me with you the day you left,
leaving me unable to catch my breath.
This isn't how it was supposed to be!
It was on that early morning of Saturday 19th May 2018 when I had just part ways with her then someone came calling me to rush back home from work. On reaching the doorstep, I couldn't...