A Man "Michael died march 1st 2012"

Bearing for her life's burdens soothes the children of their tears Is the rock all others break upon leaves fond memories are his years

My son in law Michael Wellman walking with his daughter, my granddaughter Payton
This picture now framed hangs in his mothers atrium welcoming all who visit.

Michael Wellman
The Man
1979-2012
Son to Steve and Kathy
Husband to Jessica
Father to Payton
Best friend to all who knew him

Author's Note

Last Christmas I laid it out on canvas. It was given to Michael as a present. Little could any of us imagine how prophetic these lines would become. Yet none the less he remains the one deserving in my mind of such an honor. When I met Michael I thought he must have great parents". And so he does. Michael s life ended tragically a few days ago. What's left to say but we loved him we miss him. Nothing fills that void.

Reviews

[Kenneth The Poet]

A cool tribute, better than I could write.

[Susanna F]

This is absolutely beautiful and true. Your best yet!

[quinfinn]

very nicely done, Tate. i rather enjoyed this

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A very hard one to read to be honest my love, however I do feel you hammer home the need to show us all the tightned emtion you feel for this person.

[Rene Velez]

Fine insight about someone close to your heart...Tate from your words I can tell he was a good man.

[?]

No other pours or writes from his heart and touches so many as you do yourself.
This is such a heart touching/tugging piece.
Beautiful

[Ruth]

I like the fact you add a personal tint to your work Tate, love...so many things influence us in life, wonderful that they can be given a home through words xoxo

[Amila Jay]

Love the poem. A nice flow of words, wonderful indeed, brilliant:)

[AK]

Wonderfully written, your style of writing is what I liked the most, it is so poetic, so filled with imagery...

[msharma]

Wow!! we again come across a wonderful piece of work,the last two tanzas are the essence of the whole theme,let God keep you coming across the inspiring people always.