In Loving Memory to Jimmy

GROWING MEMORIES

I sat and listened as Veda read
The poem written by Debbie Rhew.

I had it all planned in my head

And knew exactly what I would do.

I bought a flower to plant in my garden,

To watch it grow and bloom.
I wanted it to remind me of Jimmy

Although I won't forget him soon.

I shopped 'til I had the right flower
A Crepe Myrtle that would last

It would not die by the hour
And hopefully would grow real fast.

The pot was big and wide

The plant dwarfed by size.
But putting that all aside

I felt it was my joy and a prize.

I planted it with loving care

Oh, the rich dirt that I used,

Memories of Jimmy we'll share

And they will not be abused.

Now, from year to year,
I will watch my flower grow
And as I shed a tear,
I hope that Jimmy will know

I do not need the flower
I'll honor him in my heart,

But it's growing by the hour
And remembering him is my part.

Marty Renard

With assistance from Debbie Rhew

HEAVEN

God saw that he was getting tired
and a cure was not to be, so
He put his arms around him and whispered
“Come home with me”.
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer
And saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly,
We could not make him stay.
Golden hearts stopped beating
Determined spirits were at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best.

submitted by:

Bob Gallegly

C Pobst said...
Great memories and in the spirit of honor:

Haiku for Jimmy
I shall remember from childhood's panorama

Your kindness, your smile.

Be at peace.

Connie

michael said...

Please list the posting of haiku from

Connie under the other poems in his memory.

Thanks.Michael Howell