Things I Needed To say...

Written by Louis Saint Verges

I ask myself the question

If my words you can hear

As I fall on my knees

with my eyes filled with tears

You took me and you raised me

as one of your own

taking me from your son

to give me love and a home

Though my father loved me

he loved his drugs more

Your heart severely broken

when he left out the door

but before he walked out

he put me in your arms

A six week old baby

to protect me from harm

and as the years went by

you were always there

to love me and to hold me

and show me that you care

Showing me how to love

and teaching me how to live

teaching me compassion

and how to forgive

but now you are gone

and by your grave, I kneel

and I cant find the words

to express how I feel

So I lay down these flowers

not knowing what to say

except I'll miss you and I'll love you...

Forever and a day

Author's Note

Dedicated to "My Viejita" My grandmother, who was also my mother...
A woman who I love and respect very much and who's memory
I will cherish forever and a day.

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

This is so heartwarming and touching.. and I know, these are such common words that do not do justice to the love, the admiration, the respect, and the appreciation for this angel that you have expressed here... anything I say will pale in comparison to the amount of heart and meaning within your pieces.. You touch the reader in such a way that it is indescribable.. It is like you hold my heart in your hands and inject it with profound emotion that you want to evoke.. I am just helpless to the intensity and feelings that overtake my soul.. I absolutely love the voice, the spirit that shines through each and every one of your writes.. you write from that "real" place and you hit me just as deep... I am a fan.. and that is real, sincere, and honest..

There are those special people in our lives, who come in and touch it with such goodness, light, and joy when things are so dark that they hold such a cherished part of our memories, our lives, and our soul.. These people makes us better, they show us love, and they teach us the importance of life... That little piece of heaven that they leave with us carries us through the roughest of storms and keeps our liny flicker of hope burning and encourage us to continue... This is a beautiful tribute to one such special person in your life..

[Luissanto]

Thank You for sharing such beautiful and insightful sentiments... As always, you seem to know exactly what's in my mind and in my heart. Your words are truly a gift. A gift which blesses others... I know because they have truly blessed me.

[AprilRN1210]

Aww thank you sir... You touch me with your thoughts, words, and emotions...

[loverofpoetry7]

What a beautiful dedication to your grandmother. I could never say in words the feelings this poem brings. Bless you for sharing this with us.

[Mikayla_Stagg]

Another great poem. Beautifully written as always

[Frozen Eyes]

Totally touched.. almost about to cry.. you always emote well and for this one "hats off"
Lots of Love to your grandmom.

[Luissanto]

Thank you for such kind words...

[Eve Ola]

brilliant dedication. this poem is more beautiful that my words are not enough. Great job

[Luissanto]

Thank You for your beautiful sentiments...

[Wynter Page]

So beautiful and emotional and strong.
A magnificent piece.

[Luissanto]

Thank You for sharing... You are truly a blessing

[Luissanto]

Thank You, for all of you who have taken the time to review my work, and
share your hearts with me. I am both blessed and honored that you have chosen
to let me share my deepest innermost thoughts with you.
Thank You

[Sophy Freebirds]

Her heart will be swelling with pride... such bunch of emotions packed in this.. lovely tribute to a great lady..

~Sophy

[Luissanto]

Thank You for such beautiful words...

[Sophy Freebirds]

I am so honored by reading your kind words :)

[Frieda P]

Such a touching tribute Luis, she must be beaming right now...bittersweet sentiments within your poetry.

[Luissanto]

I see a lot of her in your writings... Thank You for always sharing.

[Frieda P]

What an utterly lovely thing to say Luis, I feel so honored. Thank you..