Sunday, April 25, 2010

Upon Loss















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


58 comments:

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I am so sorry for your friends loss. I will keep her in my prayers.

Silver said...

Wish her healing, love and support during the difficult period.

love,
~Silver

Unknown said...

G'eve Andrea ~ May his soul rest in our Lord's welcoming arms, may your friend be blessed in love.

Marydon 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

Warren Baldwin said...

Wonderful poem and tribute for your friend. Sorry for the loss. God's blessings upon you all.

Mike Golch said...

I 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.

christy rose said...

That was beautiful Andrea!

Denise said...

My heart hurts for your friend.

Dayne Gingrich said...

Beautiful poem.... I'm sooo sorry for her loss!

Ruth said...

Touching....beautiful heart expression. I'm sorry to hear about your friend's loss.

Formerly known as Frau said...

Sorry for Susan loss I hope her heart heals soon.

Just Be Real said...

Beautiful.....
Sorry about your friends precious loss.

Anonymous said...

Andrea,
That was a beautiful poem....
Praying the Holy Spirit comforts you and your friend during this time of loss.

Blessings,
Tammy

RCUBEs said...

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!

Girly Muse said...

What a beautiful poem. So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for your friend and all of you as you go through this together.

Terri Tiffany said...

I'm so glad Susan has you to walk with her and hold her hand through this time. I'll be praying now.

Debbie said...

So 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.

Andrea said...

I am so sorry for your friend's loss, what a beautiful poem to celebrate his life.
Thank you for sharing it.
Andrea

Katia said...

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.
Blessings,
Katia

BLUEBUTTERFLY said...

Andrea,

Peace and comfort and hope to your dear friend.

Be blessed beyond measure. Stay filled with joy, hope and peace...believing.

Kristie said...

I'm so sorry for your friend's loss.

The poem is beautiful.

The Red Brick Farmhouse said...

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.

Blessings~
Laura

Sita said...

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...
Blessings,
Sita

Anonymous said...

I am sorry for your friend Susan and the loss of her husband. It is a blessing to know he is with the Lord.

Very good answer to my question today, Andrea, thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me. ☺

♥Hope

Rita said...

We are never ready for death whether we know it is coming or not. Prayers for your friend.

Ella said...

Thought and prayers for your dear friend Susan....

Deborah Ann said...

Oh, so sorry Andrea! Did you write that poem? It's absolutely beautiful. I know it will bring comfort...

Hugs!

Andrea said...

THANK YOU, Debby! Yes, I wrote the poem.

midspoint said...

Beautiful tribute, Andrea!! My heart goes out to your friend...but what a joy, knowing her beloved is in the arms of his Beloved!!! :)

Beth E. said...

A beautiful poem, Andrea. God has given you an amazing gift! You minister to so many with your eloquence.

I'm sorry to hear of the death of Susan's husband, Billy. Saying a prayer for her...

Blessings,
Beth

Lynn said...

Andrea, this is a very beautifully written poem.

I 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

Fliterary said...

Beautiful poem, Andrea. I'm so sorry for Susan's loss. Praying for her and her family's comfort and peace.

Crown of Beauty said...

I can relate to that kind of loss...and your poem is lovely.

It 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

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

The poem is lovely, Andrea! I pray sweet comfort and peace from our Saviour Jesus will surround your friend, Susan. Have a beautiful week.

Blessings,
Sandi

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

This is a beautful poem. Many prayers for Susan.

Wanda said...

A lovely poem. Condolences to your friend.

Unknown said...

Beautiful 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!

Diana said...

I 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 ♥

Grace said...

I am sorry for your friend's loss. I have another friend who lost someone dear, too.
By the way, this is such a very beautiful and touching poem, Andrea. Thanks for sharing. :)

Together We Save said...

Wonderful poem... I will be praying for you and your friend.

Auntie Cake said...

So sorry to hear about your friend. Susan wrote a wonderful poem, what a tribute to her loved one.
Kate

Chubskulit Rose said...

Sorry for your friend's loss.. My prayers goes for her and her family!

Sarah said...

You have a way of capturing hearts with words.

Andrea, 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.

http://justsarahdawn.blogspot.com/2010/04/cactus-happy.html

Cactus Happy,
Sara

Nikki (Sarah) said...

this poem really gripped me...your words are powerful...your heart is amazing. Praying for Susan to be strong.

Wanda..... said...

Lovely poem you've created for your friend, Andrea, am sorry for her loss.
♥...Wanda

Shelby said...

I'm so sorry for this loss and you will all be in my prayers.

Thank you for this post though. You have no idea how much I needed to read this today.

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Hugs!
Deb

Jeanette Levellie said...

I'm sorry for your friend, but happy for her husband, and a bit jealous that He's with Jesus.

Nancy said...

What 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.

Andrea said...

How beautiful. So sorry for the loss. My friend lost her mom last night. So fitting for the day.

Edie said...

I'm so sorry for your friend's loss. You are so sweet to encourage her like this.

Love you~

renewd42 said...

This poem is very moving and lovely! Thanks so much for sharing, will keep your friend in my prayers.

Aine Willis said...

I love the picture, it is so peaceful and the poem is beautiful. Your friend sounds like he was a wonderful person.

~*Michelle*~ said...

Oh, I am so sorry for your loss.....what a beautiful poem and photo. Thank you for sharing.

Lora said...

What a beautiful tribute to your friend Andrea. I love the line: "Now Forever changed." I love it all Andrea. The words are just Truth!

Blessings to you as you continue to pen and put into poetry your tender heart.

http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/ said...

Andrea:

What 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

Deb said...

Yes, she will hold his hand again.

And they will dance.

Oh, how they will dance.

Lifting your friend in prayer.

Sweet dreams.

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

This poem is very beautiful, Andrea. Touching. xx

Diana Ferguson said...

Beautiful poem, Andrea!