The Bridge of Dreams

Can any man say he is not beholding to Well from which life flows?

My wifes Father

Harold Milligan

Passed away 4/20/ 2023

Coming to us no more but in dreams

those who passed on going their ways

While we who love them stay behind

to face a lifetime of empty days

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In our dreams they cross the bridge

spanning breadth of time and space

There we meet again with them

to touch a well worn beloved face

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Called to by the voice of St Peter

they can only stay a short while

But nothing better for the soul

than to walk and talk a mile 

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We the heirs of their precious dreams

go forth to face the human race

Being all they had hoped we would

sharing with them this living grace

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Skipping along meter by meter

we dance to life's endless tune

Singing and chanting around the fire

beneath the gaze of the Harvest Moon

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Passing the dreams of each generation

onto the next souls in our line

We carry with us their undying love

for a life sweet, gentle and divine

 

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

There is such a bittersweet beauty that resonates through your verses... a life precious yet too young taken away... and lives forever changed trying to cope... to understand... to grieve... Truly so sorry for your loss and the pain you all must be going through... may the dreams never end...

[WhiteWillow]

May you find peace and love with those closest to you in this time of sorrow.
My deepest condolences,
Meg

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm sorry for your lost and your family. Hard on a family to lose a good father. I put your family in my prayers. I have four kids. I worry for them every minute of the day. Two of my daughters are home with grand kids. I'm glad to know they are safe and sound. I hope all is Okay with the family.
Coyote

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Beautiful tribute, Tate. Mine eyes are leaking...
Condolences, prayers of healing, prayers of hope.

[Nobody.]

God Bless you and your family bro.
This is a beautiful poem.
I will be praying for you and yours.

My sincerest condolences.
RG

[AmandaN]

A fabulous tribute Tate ,I am so sorry for your loss...

[Demi Rose]

u have a remarkable talent for finding beauty in everyday people and events.

[Kenneth The Poet]

This is so beyond brilliant. A tribute well penned.

[Muse]

I can't say enough how sorry I am..I just don't have the right words. However I'm glad you are not keeping this all in. We are also family here on WC. And I'm lending my friendly ear should you need to talk to someone. A shoulder to cry on. But I know you will be busy staying strong for his wife and precious grand babies. I"m so sorry for your loss my friend.

Much love

MUse