She's Our Star Angel (Poem for a Friend)
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This Poem: "She's our Star Angel" is a tribute to a memory of a very dear person. I feel like it may be re-assuring to others...and it would be my hope...that seeing it in writing would re-re-assure you as well!
When it comes time for this life to end...
Go forward with a light...there's so much more to go, my friend.
How crazy it must be to believe...
How crazy to go on here...in much grief.
What happens in life...When the ones we love are gone...?
We try hard to reach for them...staring deep into a pic...or reminded of them in a song.
Indeed...the memory of them...floats around in the wind...
We wonder what it would be like...if we ever get to see them again.
Our thoughts try to lock on to the person we knew...as we hold our breathe for a moment...
Hoping beyond All Hope that the message that they are missed by us...get's sent.
We wonder what it is like...Where they are...
We miss the ones that used to light up in life...like a "Star".
We wish they'd talk to us one more time...or for a moment...we could see them once more.
Our heart collapses from "missing them"...We have to reach and pick it back off the floor.
This is how the time passes...After we realize our loved one is truly not coming home...
We seek answers, and scream a loud...But the reality is...We deal with this all alone.
Hurt...is the rule of the day...
Fondness and Love...have to be sent on their way.
There is no one there...left to receive...
The only thing that is really there...is our grief.
I have felt like this...so many times in life...
But, one thing I never have lost is my wife.
So, for a friend I know...who is going through this...
I don't know or understand...how much he must miss.
The Angel in his life...Who used to make him smile...
Now Gone...by many weeks...a very long while.
And to think...they were once right here by your side...
If you could have done one thing to keep them here...you would have tried.
Now...they are in a much better place...
If you believe there is a Heaven...Somewhere out in Space.
You call out in pain...and in prayer...the best you know how to...
And ask to see them one more time...That's all you want to do !
And in a moment of sublime apparition...
Without a moment of reservation...or apprehension.
Comes a brief dream come true...
And...For one brief moment in time...I catch a glimpse of you.
Then...from out of the blue...I hear a voice of long ago...Sounds like Dear Ol' Dad...
And he utters a sentence...that I know is uniquely his...from all the ol' catch phrases he had.
When gazing for a moment at my wife who used to be so ill...She looks so fantastic and well...
Dad's voice went clear to my heart...And I know I heard him say: "She's Our Star An-gel"!
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The Story Behind: "She's Our Star Angel"
This is a "Manly" Poem dedicated to a friend...about a very special person. This person was his wife. But, family members and friends have also had to come to terms that she is no longer walking amongst us here on the planet. A person that brought a smile to this Planet...and who fought a tremendous battle against an illness. Since, I would not want to write all "flowery" and "fluffy"...and since I know how much losing someone you never thought you would...hurts...I'm going to stay on this side of the memory...for the sake of my friend...and to honor her memory. She was a great and strong person. How we would all like to be known as that...upon our departure!
As someone who gets phrases stuck in his head...until it becomes clear that they have to serve another purpose (Kind'a like finally being knocked over the the ol' noggin'!). The phrase "She's Our Star Angel"...Is one that I find most enduring...and one that I would want to bring to a Poetry Tale...the best way I know how. I wanted to write a "Manly" Poem on what was mentioned to me...by him (my friend)...last week. All weekend...the phrase that he had mentioned: "She's our Star Angel" had been going through my brain. By Monday, I was beginning to think it should be a Poem. However, it would only be written based upon my friend's approval of the words. And, it would only deal with her memory from his side of the story. I would like to honor her memory through this...but the most important thing...is that the words are not hard on the living...for those that have to "keep on-keeping on!" I really tried to be sensitive to that. In an instant (faster than we can fathom) our loved ones are before the Lord in heaven...before the first tear rolls down our face...or the thought that this is our "final" goodbye for now...ever even occurs to our brain. I do not wish to accomplish anything other than to honor her...through this small poem writing.
What I told my friend: "Hearing this "Star Angel" is uniquely uplifting...in a time of tragedy. Although, I can not imagine the grief that you are going through...and I, myself, am still in shock that your wife is no longer here on the planet with us...especially with you. I think that knowing that God still cares about what we are going through...and knows how to comfort us...and to re-assure us...is something...I really find incredible."
As my friend tells it: He believes he heard his Dad's reasurring voice telling him, in regards to his wife: "She's our Star Angel!" He believes that his Father (Who had long passed) stated this quick sentence to him to help ease his pain. It would have been a "catch phrase" that only the son (my friend) would have recognized. His Dad's slogan at his Public Relations Company was "We look for Stars." There is a glass star-shaped paperweight still with that quote...that has his Dad's name next to it. His Dad was in Marketing and Promotions (Advertising), and eventually Public Relations. The Company that his Father first worked for had a tradition of sending beautiful "Christmas Angels" to friends and clients for the Christmas holidays as decorations. And before his Dad passed away, he had been thrilled to find out that he had a "Star" named after him on the International Star Registry. So...as you can imagine...the "Star Angel" message had some very deep meaning...to the son.
Take heart in the message, my friend!
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Loved it Manly. I can empathize with you in terms of (fortunate enough) not knowing what it's like to lose the person you love most. Let's just hope that such a thought never reaches fruition. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Dohn
Michael Adams 1959: Thank you for reading it and leaving such a great comment!
dohn121: I hear you, my friend...and agree with you that neither of us would want to go through this. (For those that are hurting from this type of loss...you can leave your name in the comment section here...and I'll say a a very "Manly" prayer on your behalf). Always Appreciate you stoppin' by, dohn121...and for leaving this comment that understands how significant a loss the one I wrote about must be going through! Best of regards to you, MPM
This poem though for your friend is very close to how I feel sometimes. I lost two grandparents while in Iraq last year and I still refuse to believe it. As a matter of fact I am going home soon to say good bye and close that chapter. Thank you for this poem, it helps.
MPM.. you give people hope, and comfort. This is a gift for those hurting, lost, left behind.
wesleycox: How terrible that you lost your wonderful grandparents while you were deployed. Yet, I know they were terribly proud of you...and knew that you would'a been there had you been able to. On this Memorial Day...I would like anyone that reads this to see that being in Service to our Country does involve many sacrifices for those that serve...at many different levels! I hope you find some good closure in saying "Goodbye" to them...in this chapter of your life, Wesley...but I have a feeling that they will still be watching down towards you with a smile...from now on! Humbly...I can't add anymore to that, MPM
Thank you MPM
Candie V: My ol' Hub friend...How are ya'? I think all of us would want a simple message from those that have left us. This is re-affirming to know...that it is possible. Thanks for stoppin' by and reading this one about a "Star Angel", my friend. Good to see you...I always enjoy hearing from you, Humble Regards, MPM
Wesleycox: Very proud to write on your behalf and your service to us, my friend.
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.
Love to read it amazing creation
tantrum: "T"...Thanks so much...Glad you liked it!
warrioRR: Appreciate the fact that you enjoyed reading it!
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Smireles: Why Thank you...for sharing this nice comment!
Beautiful...I had to grab the tissues...Thank you so much for sharing. Tammy
Tammy Lochmann: It truly is a very sad tale...and unfortunately a "true" one. Thank you for reading it...and I always appreciate your comments. Wish it wasn't the case...and none of us had to be away from the ones we care about. It is a strange planet with which we reside!
What a lovely tribute, Manly. You beautifully describe that "nethertime" after the passing of a loved one-it is all so unreal.
Wonderfully done!
lorlie6: Thank you for this great comment. It is an unbearable "non"- time (and only gets "slightly" better with the passing of time). You are right. Strength to those who are going through this "nethertime" apart from a loved one! Appreciate you stopping by and reading this true poem about: "She's Our Star Angel". Best Regards, MPM
Loved your poem and your explanation. It must be comforting for your friend to know his star angel is still nearby, as well as his father's words to give him comfort.
shiela b.: Yes...Sheila...I truly think it was a huge comfort to him...your right! I think that in one instant and for sure...for an instant...He felt them nearby and next to him. What an encouraging thing to feel in the midst of such awful death and separation! Thanks for your comment...and for the reading of this one. Always glad to see ya' stoppin' by my small part of Hub World. Sincerely, MPM
Thank you Manlypoetryman! So many sad but beautiful thoughts are recalled that we will miss. We long for, hope, and pray that the spirits will reunite. Thank you Sir!
Hi Manly, This was very touching. It is always so hard to lose someone dear. For those who believe, it is comforting to know that we will be together again in a much finer place. God Bless.
Mickey Dee: Yes, my friend...you said it all. We are left with our longings...and only hope that our message that they are missed get's sent. Thank you for this awesome comment, MD...Always appreciate you stopping by. Best Regards, MPM
Moneylady: Thank you for your comment...my friend. I believe that you're right. It is comforting for those that know and believe...to know that we will be together once again in a better place...with all the ones that we love and miss. Even though the separation from them is still a hard thing to take. However, knowing that the ones that are missed are already in that better place...helps! God Bless...Right Back At'cha...Humble Regards, MPM
I am going to have to make this brief, I am crying and cant breath. This was so very beautiful and a wonderful dedication to a friend lost and a friend in pain. My hats are off to your beautiful poem-and my heart goes out to your friend, I know the pain of losing someone you never imagined not being there each and every day.
H.C. Porter: It is a sad thing. Full of so much hurt, lonliness, and emptiness. I can see why you would feel so sad...especially after you have experienced losing someone you never imagined you would. We can take strength...if only briefly..in the knowing that the one we miss is not feeling the hurt that we do...'cause they are in a far better place. Thank you for stoppin' in H.C. and readin' this one. Stay strong...I would not want to add to any grief you might be experiencing. I hope you receive some reassurances your way! Humblest of regards, MPM
awesome and inspiring too, rated it up manly, Maita
Prettydarkhorse: Thank you for stoppin' by...and for the ratin' up! Always appreciate your comments. Glad you liked it...It is a message of hope for those of us that keep on having to live...day to day...when faced with grief from the loss of a loved one. As well as, a few words to help remind my friend of what he felt at that moment...and a tribute to the memory of his wife. Sincere Regards, MPM
Gosh sorry I just forgot to sign in just now and didn't realise it would be published, seems as though you now have my comments twice!
This was wonderful and so beautiful, it certainly brought tears to my eyes, I am struggling to find the keys on my keyboard. I do know what it is like to lose someone so very close, this is a beautiful tribute to your friend.
acaetna...acaetna (Twice...for 2 comments!): Thank you for reading and commenting on this sad and true tale concerning the loss of good friend's wife. A person missed greatly by her husband...who smiled at the toughest of times. It is hard on someone...or any of us...to lose someone close that we never thought we would lose. How powerful to know that we can have some comfort...if only for a milli-second in time. Wish you "Peace" with your loss of someone close. Who knows though...they may only be an instant away from you at some point...at some time...? Humble regards to you, MPM
Michael Adams1959 Level 2 Commenter 24 months ago
This is beautifully awesome! thanks for sharing