Another Star in Heaven

A poem for my Step Father in Passing September 23, 1923 - February 17, 2016

Another Star in Heaven

 

 

 

As dawn beckons the rising sun, each morning starts anew

We count our many blessings, or stormy winds that blew,

 

Our lives are given to the Earth, yet of which they came

Though our souls are a gift of Heaven, A star without a name

 

We choose our paths and lift the cross, burdens we must bear

And weave in to our tapestry, friend’s sorrows we might share

 

Yet when our time on Earth is done, our pains and sorrows quell

On Angel wings our spirits glide, with a heavenly chorus swell

 

Come evening a new light shines, its brilliance we recognize

For our dear departed loved ones, are the brightest stars in the skies.

Author's Note

My Step Father passed from this earth to his Eternal rest on February 17th, 2016

Reviews

[Tiana]

I'm sorry for the loss of your Stepfather, Trace ... Beautifully written poem ...

[Trace]

Thank you for your wonderful comments and sympathy.
I will miss him dearly.

Trace

[Sarah]

Beautiful poem, beautifully written, and beautifully put together.

and weave in to our tapestry

Made me think of my tapestry and what I have woven into it. And also, what i would like to weave into it before i'm gone.

[Trace]

I am so sorry I missed your comments.
Thank you very much for youe wonderful thought.
I am glad it made you think of how we affect other people.

Trace.

[Nisreen]

May he rest in peace

and a very warm way of saying goodbye

sorry for your loss

[Trace]

His body was worn out
But he had a beautiful spirit.
He is at rest now.

Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments.
So sorry I am so late in replying.

Trace

[Nisreen]

Sorry for your loss

[MsJewel]

I'm so sorry for your loss Trace. You and your family are in my prayers.
Your poem is lovely.

Hugs, Julie

[Trace]

My dear friend... thank you so very much

It has been a wierd year so far.

read moreMy dear friend... thank you so very much

It has been a wierd year so far.

I have missed you.

HUGGS. ... Trace Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

So sorry for your loss, Trace. You obviously loved your stepfather very much. May his memory be a blessing. Lydi**

[Trace]

Thank you my dear friend.
Hope all is well in your world.

Trace

[Lyn Anderson]

A beautiful memorial poem, Trace. It is a difficult time for family and friends.

[Trace]

thank you my friend for your wonderful thoughts,
Trace

[Dara]

My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. This is a beautiful tribute to him. May your memories help fill the void you are feeling in his absence. God Bless!!

[Trace]

Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments,

Trace

[wordman]

sorry for your loss,heaven will be a better place !

[Trace]

Thank you my friend for your kind thoughts,

Trace

[Trace]

Forrest started working at age 16 and didn't retire until after age 80.
He Attended BYU before joining the Army Air force in 1943 and became a commissioned officer
and pilot in 1944. He piloted over 100 flights in world war 2 in a B-17

Forrest was "One Hell of a Man" and an awesome step dad. He will be dearly missed.

Godspeed Forrest

[JayceeC]

A beautiful tribute, Trace. And one I believe with my whole heart.
My heartfelt sympathy.

[Trace]

Thank you so very much my friend,

Trace