SILENT ANGELS...

poem by: Frank Hornby .
Written on Dec 15, 2017

"I never did see my granddad, he died before I was born,
no, I never got to meet him...didn't get the chance to mourn.
I have misty memories of my old grandma, 
sadly she passed away before I got to seven,
all my poor mum ever told me was, that angels took her up to heaven.
Mum also left us way too soon, at the age of fifty one,
she died without me saying goodbye...before Christmas, she was gone.
I hope one day to meet some angels, and recognise their smiling faces,
I will say hello, hold out my arms,....and feel their loving embraces."

 

Tags: Faith, Love, Sad, Happy, Wishful,

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A previous user commented on Jan 03, 2018 at 3:55pm
I kove this and can relate to the family side of it...death leaves an imprint thats ingrained into the heart, especially people dying that are closer to us than most Great poem x
Christopher Russon commented on Jan 19, 2018 at 1:19pm
A really well written poem Frank we all need that hope in my opinion.
Fadrian Bartley commented on Jan 24, 2018 at 3:33pm
YOUR ART IS MEANINGFUL
Frank Hornby . commented on Jan 26, 2018 at 10:40am
Thanks Fadrian, for your very kind comment.....
Frank Hornby . commented on Jan 26, 2018 at 10:42am
Chris...Dragonz.......glad you like the poem....thanks!...
Fadrian Bartley commented on Feb 07, 2018 at 12:43pm
i like the theme
The Wave Poet commented on Feb 15, 2018 at 10:24pm
A mixture of sadness and happiness ... bittersweet Really enjoyed reading this one!
Fadrian Bartley commented on Feb 26, 2018 at 8:53pm
i read over and like this more
Frank Hornby . commented on Feb 27, 2018 at 8:54am
...Thanks Wave poet...thanks Fadrian...heart warming comments.....
R.T. Aquinas commented on Apr 13, 2018 at 9:30am
Bless you Frank. I hope we can all meet the Angels and reunite with our loved ones.
Frank Hornby . commented on Apr 13, 2018 at 1:03pm
Thanks for your lovely comment Rhys.......it's a lovely thought, I like to believe, and it comforts me......✌🏻..
Marc Hawkins commented on Jul 04, 2018 at 2:35pm
Great write, Frank. I have recently lost someone close and can relate to that loss. I also like the way you inject a certain amount of positivity and hope in this poem. Good stuff
Misti D Lovelace commented on Oct 20, 2018 at 8:04pm
I am really impressed with your ability to get so much extreme emotions across in so few words!!!
Frank Hornby . commented on Nov 01, 2018 at 3:00pm
Marc, Misti......thanks for reading my poem...and leaving lovely comments.....
ann parks commented on Nov 23, 2018 at 8:54pm
Brilliant as ever my friend....
Frank Hornby . commented on Jan 03, 2019 at 8:39pm
Thanks for your lovely comment Ann...
Kim Bond commented on Jul 02, 2020 at 4:03pm
Sad, beautiful, heartfelt piece. A loving write from deep in your heart. Thank you for sharing
Frank Hornby . commented on Jul 02, 2020 at 5:49pm
Thanks Kim once more, for commenting on one of my poems....my great granddaughter who's 8yrs old ...is so lucky to have so many grand parents in her life.....(I can only imagine)...thanks again Kim..👍🏻
Kim Bond commented on Jul 02, 2020 at 10:01pm
It is lovely to see you are having a positive outlook to it all, like you say you're great granddaughter getting to see her grandparents is such a lovely thing and glad you can take comfort in that. No problem :)
Miss Ann Ominous commented on Aug 10, 2020 at 2:03am
Angels are near all of the time. They show you they are there by leaving feathers in your path. Or they show you repeating numbers throughout you day 11:11 02:02 22:22 if you notice these On your phone screen or in the street. Take comfort with the knowledge that there with you
Frank Hornby . commented on Aug 17, 2020 at 7:18am
Thanks for your lovely comment.....yes whenever I find a small white feather, I get comfort hoping that it's passed loved one .....just letting me know .."I'm ok Frank".....✌🏻

 

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