NOAH

A tribute to a departed soul, a child that fought an immense battle and fulfilled the life's of every person in my home village. To his family my heart breaks for you, be well my darlings.

Endearing soul made angel in waiting by God,

Crept forth in time of need and feeling,

Commanded to earth in the form of a child,

Born perfect to a village jaded and seeming.

 

Crafted lives never stay long for this world,

That smile broke hearts and demanded tears,

A family protective and ready to fight,

Yet spirits know best and cast us with fears.

 

A person of unshakeable strength against all,

Neither fault nor sickness gained power over you,

Fought against those who said let him be,

A warrior never giving up that second of few.

 

Dear Noah your life means strength to us all,

A child taller that men or mountains or sky,

You may have gone for now from loving embrace,

Dear boy keep soaring and watch over us, fly, fly, fly.

Author's Note

I only ask that you be kind.

Reviews

[Bluefire]

It's BEAUTIFUL.
To be honest, I didn't the first part and drove right through to the poem so I thought you were writing about the Noah who had the ark.
It did seem like they both went through similar feelings with different times and circumstances.
I'm sure Noah's in a better place and blessings to his family.
I have a nephew named Noah and know my family would be devastated if he died.
Children are such a big lively part of any family, like Mr. Scott said, they teach us much.
Well done with this piece!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Bluefire

[Bluefire]

No problem. ^^

[Ruth]

Oh my...made me shed a tear...well voiced love and not easy to do so...I don't think any words take that pain away....just know, this was felt and love and light sent x

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Poppy.

[Pete Langley]

You have conveyed the grip of grief surrounding the loss of a young innocent....and how their goodness compounds the sense of unfairness we feel. A wonderful tribute, Thomas. P.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Pete.

[ANTO]

The children show us all the way.
This is a moving and poignant tribute - God rest him
Well said/penned Thomas

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you ANTO

[Coyote Poetry]

"Dear Noah your life means strength to us all,
A child taller that men or mountains or sky,
You may have gone for now from loving embrace,
Dear boy keep soaring and watch over us, fly, fly, fly"
A beautiful remembrance for your friend. Thank you for sharing the poem. We must remember the good people by words and in our heart.
Coyote

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Coyote.

[Art]

nice thoughts Thomas...there are certain people that just stay with us...

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Kelly Scheppers]

"A child taller than men or mountains or sky"

Such a lovely read from your heart, Thomas. I run a small daycare from my home, and this particular line that I quoted gave reference to some very special children I have had the pleasure of caring for, and loving through the years.

The closing verse was even lovlier, and most touching. You should present this to his parents...what a precious gift it would be, knowing that he touched you in such a profound way!


My best,
Kelly

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Kelly, I'll bare that in mid x

[ANTO]

Thomas - I gave a poem as a gift to a friend whose dad had died and it was not only well received but it seemed to help with the grieving in as much as their loved one had inspired someone to write poetry. I didn't realise the impact it would have so I would agree with Kelly about presenting it (in a frame perhaps).

[Frieda P]

Gave me chills Thomas, such a lovely tribute, my deepest sympathies, this was straight from the heart, I felt it.....fly, fly, fly Noah, indeed. x

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Frieda.

[SyberRose]

Very sad indeed and a lovely tribute to Noah...hugs..My condolences to his family...my heart goes out to them...Rose

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Rose x

[Sami Khalil]

A great and sad poem for this child that touched a lot of lives and yours. An angel lin waiting like you describe him in this wonderful poem. A eulogy from a great poet and a humanitarian...Thank you for sharing...:)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you my darling x

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome all's dear...:)

[Shane Mohamed]

This evoked a lot of emotions within me. I won't say too much since it's sort of a eulogy. May Noah rest in piece. Thank you for your compassion Thomas.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Shane x