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

[Susanna F]

I'm so sorry for the loss you are all suffering. This poem is so lovely and poignant, but full of hope. Writing is so comforting and cathartic in hard times. Hang in there.

[?]

Oh my, I am so sorry. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
This is such a wonderful heartfelt tribute.

[jkhatz]

My heart aches for your family, Tate. I can only offer my sincerest condolences. This piece defines the loss of a loved one with touching clarity. Peace to you and yours.

[Donald Cole]

This is beautiful and touching.
I lost a friend last week, yet I know that she went to sleep, not realizing her awakening would be in paradise rather than on Earth. This is only the beginning.....nice write
Don

[Wendy Seames Garner]

Oh, Tate, how terrible for you, your daughter and granddaughter! I know from experience the loss of a child and there is no consolation for it. All you can do is live on for him, be there for your daughter and granddaughter. My prayers to you all.

[Rene Velez]

My condolences Tate, wonderful tribute to a man who touched you, life has It's reward, memories we keep.

[Lily Mae]

This pulls at my heart strings. We never can understand why these things happen. My love and prayers to you and your family..xx

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Sad and very well written....

[lei]

a beautiful sad poem.. i am sorry about your loss...



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

[patricia]

a well thought out tribute and response to your sad loss. As always your thoughts have gone out to others before yourself, and it is good to know your grandaughter will have such loving support around her. A sensitive write, gracefully penned. Thankyou Tate.