[tri-wings] Re: Poems- Stacey

Stacey,

Here are a couple :

A Man In Grief
It must be very difficult

To be a man in grief,

Since "men don't cry" and "men are strong"

No tears can bring relief.

It must be very difficult

To stand up to the test

And field the calls and visitors

So she can get some rest.

They always ask if she's all right

And what she's going through,

But seldom take his hand and ask

"My friend, but how are you?"

He hears her crying in the night

And thinks his heart will break.

He dries her tears and comforts her,

But "stays strong" for her sake.

It must be very difficult

To start each day anew,

And try to be so very brave---

He lost his baby too.Author Unknown

Men Do Cry

I heard quite often that "men don't cry"

Though no one ever told me why.

So when I fell and skinned my knee

No one came by to comfort me.

And when some bully boy at school

Would pull a prank so mean and cruel

I'd quickly learn to turn and quip

"It doesn't hurt" and bite my lip.

So as I grew to reasoned years

I learned to stifle any tears.

Though "Be a big boy" it began

Quite soon I learned to "Be a man."

And I could play the stoic role

While storm and tempest wracked my soul.

No pain nor setback could there be

Could wrest one single tear from me.

Then one long night I stood nearby

And hopelessly watched my daughter die.

And quickly found to my surprise

That all that tearless talk was lies.

And still I cry and have no shame

I cannot play that "big boy" game.

And openly without remorse

I let sorrow take its course.

So those of you who can't abide

A man you've seen who's often cried

Reach out to him with all your heart

As one whose life's been torn apart.

For men do cry when they can see

Their loss of immortality

And tears will come in endless streams

When mindless fate destroys their dreams.


By Ken Falk

God Must Of Spent A Little More Time On You

My Dad Is A Survivor


My dad is a survivor too...
which is no surprise to me.
He's always been like a lighthouse
that helps you cross a stormy sea.

But, I walk with my dad each day
to lift him when he's down.
I wipe the tears he hides from others.
He cries when no one's around.

I watch him sit up late at night
with my picture in his hand.
He cries as he tries to grieve alone,
and wishes he could understand.

My dad is like a tower of strength.
He's the greatest of them all~!
But there are times when he needs to cry...
Please be there when he falls.

Hold his hand or pat his shoulder...
And tell him it's okay.
Be his strength when he's sad
Help him mourn in his own way.

Now, as I watch over my precious dad
from the Heavens up above...
I'm so proud that he's a survivor...
And, I can still feel his love~!

~Kaye Des'Ormeaux
October 16, 1998
Dedicated to the dads who have lost a child.

Dear Daddy

A gift for you on Father's Day
What on earth could it be?
I know the gift you really want,
Is to once again, have me
Or perhaps the gift of understanding,
To understand a senseless loss.
I'm sorry, my dearest daddy,
But for those gifts, you must talk to the boss.
The gifts that I can give today,
Are memories, both sad and sweet.
From the touch of your hand on mommy's tummy,
To my little tiny feet.
Remember the joy you felt inside,
When you found out you'd be my daddy?
The great big smile upon your face,
You were over the moon, you were so happy.
Remember when you felt me move,
The wonder and love you'd feel?
Remember it today daddy,
It just might help you heal.
Remember the little cuddles we had,
And the moments that we shared.
Remember my little hands and the color of my hair,
I love you dearest daddy, you know that this is true.
Just keep your memories of me alive,
And I will always live in you.


Author unknown

Hope these help.

Jim, husband of Amy, daddy of Amanda ( 10 ), Katherine ( 6 ), and Jessica
Nicole ( Full T18- 4/21/99) - our little angel who we love dearly;
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