So it's kind of wierd coming back to the blogging world when my heart and mind are often somewhere else.
I spoke at Nick's funeral on Monday. It was hard, but good. I loved him dearly and I felt really honored to speak about him. I am not the best poet, but poetry often helps me through hard times. The night that Nick died I couldn't sleep. I got up around 2 and started a poem for him. I read it at his funeral.
One Heart
by Jen Atkinson
For Nick
How can one heart mend
When it's broken, oh, so much
How can one heart know
How heaven rejoiced at his touch
Our son, our brother has left us,
And we wonder if we can heal
The Son, The Savior has called him
One only knows the joy feels
He was taken so early
Gone from our sight
His life was a short one
But filled with love and light
We'll live our lives
With him in our thoughts
Remembering his strength
Through sufferings he fought
He lived with kindess
Happiness and love
He shared gifts and dreams
Now he watches from above
One heart that touched so many
With tenderness and bliss
One heart that we all cherish
One heart we dearly miss
Our spirits are cyring
Our pain sure and deep
He took part of us with him
And part of us he'll keep
5 comments:
Jen you are so talented. To express feelings this way is truely a gift.
Jen I love the poem. You are seriously talented.
Jen,
Of course I remember you!!!! I am kind of disconnected from the blogging world right now. It seems to go in phases. I've been buried for a few weeks, hopefully it will pass. I don't remember your e-mail so everyone will get to read this... I haven't gotten my blog updated with links, once that happens I can be in touch more regular.
Anyway...I am sorry to hear about your nephew, how hard for all of your family. I send my condolences!
I am very curious to hear what you tell your young women about me...fill me in! :)
I am interested in reading both your books, one of them I need an invitation so if that is okay, my e-mail from blogger is BartandLorna@gmail.com or my regular e-mail is Lorna@noonrock.com. I don't ever check the gmail account just the noonrock one.
I think you are great! Thinking about you always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for being in touch!
Lorna
You made me cry. That was so beautiful.
Jen,
What a beautiful poem. For me writing, music, and working heals my soul. I hope you and your family will feel the love of the Lord as you adjust to life without Nick.
And, I don't remember if I've ever sent you an invite to my blog...? Send me an email from the account you log in with and I'll get an invite to you right away. thelemons@prodigy.net
. .BIG HUGS. .
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