Upon Loss
How shall I feel?
Where shall I go?
Where shall my heart be found?
The doors and windows open
Emptiness echoes
Silence despaired
This barn I call home
This shell once filled with warmth
Now Forever changed
Hope I find, eternal only
Moments, hours, days to pass
Earth resides lonely
One day, my best friend
I, too will regain your hand
Together we will dance
In our eternal promise land.
This poem is written for my dear friend, Susan Herring. On Saturday morning, Susan's husband, Billy left his earthly dwelling and climbed into the arms of his Heavenly Father. He will be missed by all who knew him. He wore the love of Christ proudly and shared it through his actions with all whom graced his path.
With a heart full of love and prayers,
Andrea
How shall I feel?
Where shall I go?
Where shall my heart be found?
The doors and windows open
Emptiness echoes
Silence despaired
This barn I call home
This shell once filled with warmth
Now Forever changed
Hope I find, eternal only
Moments, hours, days to pass
Earth resides lonely
One day, my best friend
I, too will regain your hand
Together we will dance
In our eternal promise land.
This poem is written for my dear friend, Susan Herring. On Saturday morning, Susan's husband, Billy left his earthly dwelling and climbed into the arms of his Heavenly Father. He will be missed by all who knew him. He wore the love of Christ proudly and shared it through his actions with all whom graced his path.
With a heart full of love and prayers,
Andrea
I am so sorry for your friends loss. I will keep her in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteWish her healing, love and support during the difficult period.
ReplyDeletelove,
~Silver
G'eve Andrea ~ May his soul rest in our Lord's welcoming arms, may your friend be blessed in love.
ReplyDeleteMarydon Ford said...
I am thrilled to learn the path report is good for you. TY God!
Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~ Hugs in love, Marydon
Wonderful poem and tribute for your friend. Sorry for the loss. God's blessings upon you all.
ReplyDeleteI grieve with you over the lose of your friend,I celebrate with you that he has gone home to our Heavenly Father.Hugs my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful Andrea!
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for your friend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem.... I'm sooo sorry for her loss!
ReplyDeleteTouching....beautiful heart expression. I'm sorry to hear about your friend's loss.
ReplyDeleteSorry for Susan loss I hope her heart heals soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.....
ReplyDeleteSorry about your friends precious loss.
Andrea,
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful poem....
Praying the Holy Spirit comforts you and your friend during this time of loss.
Blessings,
Tammy
Praying for God's comfort and strength to cover your friend Susan and the rest of family. It is always the hardest on the ones left behind. Beautiful poem! I thank God for the hope we have in Him. Because as some friends and loved ones go, we have something to look forward to. It just never ends. Even much more. The reunion will last forever. God bless you sister. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem. So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for your friend and all of you as you go through this together.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Susan has you to walk with her and hold her hand through this time. I'll be praying now.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friends loss. Praise God he knew Him and now rests in His arms. May your friend know His comfort and peace. Beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your friend's loss, what a beautiful poem to celebrate his life.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing it.
Andrea
I am sorry for your friend's loss, it's so hard when we loose someone so close and dear to us. May the Lord give your dear friend comfort in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Katia
Andrea,
ReplyDeletePeace and comfort and hope to your dear friend.
Be blessed beyond measure. Stay filled with joy, hope and peace...believing.
I'm so sorry for your friend's loss.
ReplyDeleteThe poem is beautiful.
I am so sorry for friend. What a difficult time she and her family are going through right now. Please know that I am praying for and sending love to the Herring family and to you as well.
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Laura
What a beautiful poem--no one can really appreciate the 'hole' left when a loved one goes home...except one who has walked through it....may you friend become a vessel of God's comfort to others as He fills her in the coming days with His comfort...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sita
I am sorry for your friend Susan and the loss of her husband. It is a blessing to know he is with the Lord.
ReplyDeleteVery good answer to my question today, Andrea, thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me. ☺
♥Hope
We are never ready for death whether we know it is coming or not. Prayers for your friend.
ReplyDeleteThought and prayers for your dear friend Susan....
ReplyDeleteOh, so sorry Andrea! Did you write that poem? It's absolutely beautiful. I know it will bring comfort...
ReplyDeleteHugs!
THANK YOU, Debby! Yes, I wrote the poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute, Andrea!! My heart goes out to your friend...but what a joy, knowing her beloved is in the arms of his Beloved!!! :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem, Andrea. God has given you an amazing gift! You minister to so many with your eloquence.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of the death of Susan's husband, Billy. Saying a prayer for her...
Blessings,
Beth
Andrea, this is a very beautifully written poem.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your friend's loss of her husband. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and visiting with me today..
Have a great evening..
Blessings,
~Lynn
Beautiful poem, Andrea. I'm so sorry for Susan's loss. Praying for her and her family's comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to that kind of loss...and your poem is lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt touches the heart deeply.
Please relay my sympathies to your friend. May God's comfort and strength be real to her at this season of her life.
Love
Lidj
The poem is lovely, Andrea! I pray sweet comfort and peace from our Saviour Jesus will surround your friend, Susan. Have a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
This is a beautful poem. Many prayers for Susan.
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem. Condolences to your friend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, Andrea! So sorry for your friend's loss. Know that I'm praying for her during this difficult time of loss. God bless you and your friend abundantly!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about you and your friends loss Andrea. That was a lovely, lovely poem. Quite befitting. My prayers are with you and your friend. Love Di ♥
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your friend's loss. I have another friend who lost someone dear, too.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, this is such a very beautiful and touching poem, Andrea. Thanks for sharing. :)
Wonderful poem... I will be praying for you and your friend.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friend. Susan wrote a wonderful poem, what a tribute to her loved one.
ReplyDeleteKate
Sorry for your friend's loss.. My prayers goes for her and her family!
ReplyDeleteYou have a way of capturing hearts with words.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I wanted to thank you for being a part of my first year of blogging! What a wonderful year it has been. I'm throwing a little party and as an honored guest, I would love for you to stop by and share a highlight of your year with all of us.
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Cactus Happy,
Sara
this poem really gripped me...your words are powerful...your heart is amazing. Praying for Susan to be strong.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem you've created for your friend, Andrea, am sorry for her loss.
ReplyDelete♥...Wanda
I'm so sorry for this loss and you will all be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post though. You have no idea how much I needed to read this today.
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ReplyDeleteHugs!
Deb
I'm sorry for your friend, but happy for her husband, and a bit jealous that He's with Jesus.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, touching, hauntingly beautiful poem. It expresses the grief of death so well. I am sorry for your loss and for that of your friend. Blessings of love today.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. So sorry for the loss. My friend lost her mom last night. So fitting for the day.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your friend's loss. You are so sweet to encourage her like this.
ReplyDeleteLove you~
This poem is very moving and lovely! Thanks so much for sharing, will keep your friend in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture, it is so peaceful and the poem is beautiful. Your friend sounds like he was a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry for your loss.....what a beautiful poem and photo. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your friend Andrea. I love the line: "Now Forever changed." I love it all Andrea. The words are just Truth!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you as you continue to pen and put into poetry your tender heart.
Andrea:
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift of words in this poem for your friend, one she will always treasure. My prayers are with her tonight and in the days ahead, that she will be wrapped in His love and be comforted.
Love & hugs.
Sonja
Yes, she will hold his hand again.
ReplyDeleteAnd they will dance.
Oh, how they will dance.
Lifting your friend in prayer.
Sweet dreams.
This poem is very beautiful, Andrea. Touching. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, Andrea!
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