Dennis' Poem

I would have been 39 today but another angel was needed by God’s side
I saw you there mourning me with tears flowing while you cried
You each touched a special part of me and I see how I have touched you all
But as I would answer any of you, I had to answer when God called
I won’t tell you not to cry or mourn; we all heal in different ways
You know I have missed each one of you these past 23 days

I hope the pain grows smaller and when you think of me you smile
Like I do when I think of Jimmy on that day he ran 26 long miles
I ran every step with you that day; you stood out from the crowd
My Best Man, Best Friend, Best Teammate, my brother you make me proud
My life was filled with accomplishments and friends who loved me true
I was Rich in name and rich in love and rich because of the time I spent with you

5 beautiful sisters who miss me, you gave me love I could never repay
I am always here with you and your memories will never fray
Beautiful women you have become, each with a special way to touch my heart
You taught me more than you’ll ever know; I passed but we’ll never be apart
You were there for me when I needed you; now be there for one another
I dare anyone to find sisters who were better to a brother

I would have been 39 today; coffee ice cream and chocolate cake
Instead I am in heaven, God chose me as one to take
I miss my parents dearly and I can feel the pain they feel
39 years wasn’t very long; you received a bad deal
But me; I received 4 aces when God dealt me my hand
My parents were the foundation on which I came to stand

Mom and dad I miss you and I feel the tears you shed
I feel your love inside my heart, and inside my soul and head
The lessons that you taught me were better than fortune, possessions or fame
You helped me become the man I am and made me the husband I became
I truly was a junior, and I hope I was half the man you showed me how to be
Mom you taught me love and devotion; how to treat a woman and how to just be me

I would have been 39 today, still so hard to come to comprehend
God needed another angel, so I have a new beginning and an end
I see my wife and reach out to her and long for one last kiss
The love of my life, my confidante, the one who gave me wedded bliss
Keep memories strong and my love even stronger, and share my stories with my girls
Some day we will be together and I can show you again how you were my world

Fear nothing, for death is just the beginning and heal in your own way
Embrace anyone and love everyone like today is your last day
Smile at my memories and share them often; they bring peace
Share my dreams, my life, my love with Alana, Mia and Elise
Tell them stories about your cousin, your neighbor and your friend
Share stories with them often and how I love them beyond this end

I would have been 39 today, and I would be with my daughters and my wife
But God needed an angel who was “Hungry for Life”

~f