Eleven Years Past and I�m Still Standing Strong

March 29th will be the 11th year.

 

 

I can’t believe that time has passed me

Like a bird soaring through the air,

Wondering what you have been thinking

Of me while I’ve walked the earth for

My seventeen years of living.

I wonder if you’re watching

From that house you have in the clouds

As I do the things that I’ve done in life,

Taking pictures of my mother,

Who is always alerted with surprise

As I snap the hilarious picture of her.

I still think that you paint those pictures

In the skies, the colors dancing around

With creativity and happiness,

Knowing that they’ve been painted

By your artistic mind.

I also still think that when go on my first date,

You’ll be watching in the corner

With watchful eyes to see if

He makes me cry or makes

The wrong move, saying

‘What do you think you’re doing?’

As I blush pink from the reaction

The boy would get from you.

Thinking about this and how I want

To go back into the past

To save you from the silent death

That overtook you on that unfortunate day,

I will still have you etched in my heart’s memories,

Watching the eagle soar as I grin with a smile.

Author's Note

My uncle liked eagles, and seeing an eagle means good luck for Native Americans (yes, I am half Native American...). This was a very hard piece for me to write because I didn't get to know him that well, but I saw videos and pictures of him and I knew he was my favorite uncle. He used to come and visit us all the time and just be who he was. :] Also, the part where it saids,'Taking pictures of my mother,
Who is always alerted with surprise
As I snap the hilarious picture of her.
' I usually take pictures of my mom whenever she's about to wake up (which makes me laugh most of time)...and that's what my uncle did to my grandma. ^_^

Credit: Josh Turner helped me write this too besides just an idea in my head.

..And did the ending turn out OK? I'm not sure....

Reviews

[Ralphy]

The ending is wonderful Renee, the entire piece is wonderful, full of grace and spirit. a wonderful piece for your uncle to see as it's etched into the softness of the clouds. Wonderful write
Btw...

I also still think that when go on my first date---I also still think that when I go on my first date

[Belle Morte]

This is such a touching peice. Very well written Nicole. Thank you for sending this to me. Keep up the great work!

[Captain Blackheart (The..]

A wonderful tribute Nicole. This is a very touching piece, beautifully written!

[JC Fox]

Congrats on your 11th year! Josh Turner rocks, the ending was great, awesome poem

[DarkAngelWriter]

I love this, Nicole. I absolutely love it. Idk what I would do if my uncle died... You're so much stronger than me. Lots of love, girlie.

[Brenda Sue]

Very beautifully written. Job well done.

[smiggle wiggle]

You did a great job! Keep writing!

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

You did a very nice job on this poem. Thank you for sharing. Debileah