This first poem, I wrote for my dad, after he passed away. I put my feeling into it, and I thought it was good for me. Then one day, 2 years later, several months ago, I saw this newspaper article for a poetry contest. It was the 2nd anniversary of my fathers death, and I went to the cemetery, alone, and to visit my sisters. Anyway, I entered online at Poetry.com this poem. And, guess what?? I am a semi-finalist, and could win $ 1,000.00. I am so excited about all of this. First of all, I never entered a poetry contest before, even though, thats what I write. Second, guess what else?? They are going to print my poem in a book, called, 'The Fullness of Time'. So, please enjoy my poem......
The sadness I feel is great The best man in life is gone He had energy and spunk and zest I don't know how long I'll grieve?
I can't get a grip on reality
The tears keep coming and don't wait
What will I do for eternity?
I have memories to share
His body died, but his soul lives on
He will be in my thoughts, I care
My dad smiled, lived and died
How will I ever be the best?
My dad is gone and I cannot hide
Time they say, time heals all
My family is still very alive
I'll try to go on until Jesus calls
Without him, I would surely crumble
All my laughs are with him
When I cry, he does tend to stumble
When I need him, he would climb a limb
When I need a crutch, he gives me strength
When I need to be loved, he's all I have
When I need an ear, he listens at length
When I need a break, he's all I have
He is my soul mate, we were meant to be
He is my husband, I am his wife, we did vow
He is my best freind, forever, him and me
He is my rock, and I will love him, eternally
Love doesn't include an ownership
It includes much attention and respect
It can never make matters worse
Only liven them up a little
It does need boost and encouragement
But it should never be pushed
That is one thing that should never happen
Love lights a fire that couldn't be burned
I think that anyone can be in love, no matter what age
You can always be happy with love, you never should be sad
Love gives you strength and also leaves you weak
Some think its delightful, others may think its terrible
All people deep inside thier hearts enjoy being loved
And they also love loving someone else
Sometimes love is never found, but most of the time, it is
I'll love you always, truely I will
No day will ever come when you're not on my mind
If that day ever comes, my love for you is not true
Don't fret my love, my life, because I'll love you always
Forever baby, and one whole day
Everyone needs someone to love
Because thats the way life is
If it wasn't for love
Everyone would be sad
Because love makes you happy
And so full of life
I love that certain person
Because he makes me happy
The best thing is, he loves me back
Love isn't blind, it can see
The future for which it holds
Money will never buy that
Freedom means being your own person
Freedom means having happiness always
Freedom means you can go barefoot in the snow
Freedom means you can wear a turtleneck in the summer
Freedom means not calling your mate if you dont want to
Freedom means being with your friends not with your beau
Freedom means keeping secrets, if you want
Freedom is a word expressing love, which is everything
Daydreams are wishes, dreams and fantacies
They fill your head with things to wish upon
Daydreaming is wanting something you don't have
Something you could have if you reach
Daydreams are fulfilling, they get me through
Through the day, wishing things of you
