The Good Die Young | Teen Ink
  1. Home
  2. Poetry
  3. Free Verse
  4. The Good Die Young

The Good Die Young

October 8, 2012
By s0ulwriter GOLD, Glens Falls, New York
More by this author
s0ulwriter GOLD, Glens Falls, New York
17 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt, This is My Story

View profile

The good die young
For those who have left this earth early on
We shall not be sad that they are gone
For they are watching upon us
Like little guardians in the sky
Connor is one of those people keeping a watchful eye
He is a star twinkling up so high
He takes the form of a bird that passes by
One day if you’re feeling sad that he is gone
Talk to him
He will find his own way to respond
Next time you feel down
Pick yourself up
Dust yourself off
And remember the good die young

In loving memory of Connor Timothy L.
“Hold It Wide Open”

© Julie K., Vancouver, WA

The author's comments:
this is one of the few poems I have written in loving memory of a boy who passed away. I try to write for his family as much as I can because I know it will bring a smile to their faces, and thats the least I can do.
Post a comment
Submit your own

Similar Articles

Previous Next
Poetry
Silence
By bitty09 SILVER
Claymont, Delaware
bitty09 SILVER, Claymont, Delaware
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments
View profile
Poetry
Lightning
By Rachel Bellah BRONZE
Seattle, Washington
Rachel Bellah BRONZE, Seattle, Washington
4 articles 0 photos 1 comment
View profile
Poetry
Remembrance
By Rachel Bellah BRONZE
Seattle, Washington
Rachel Bellah BRONZE, Seattle, Washington
4 articles 0 photos 1 comment
View profile
Poetry
Motley Crue: I really hear you
By Arbys GOLD
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Arbys GOLD, Dobbs Ferry, New York
15 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
"I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity."Edgar Allan Poe
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. ~Colin Powell" ~ Colin Powell
"Wisdom is not finally tested in the schools, Wisdom
"A poem is never finished, only abandoned."-Paul Valery

View profile
Poetry
The Backyard
By CarlyG GOLD
Emmaus, Pennsylvania
CarlyG GOLD, Emmaus, Pennsylvania
10 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do." H. Jackson Brown Jr.

View profile
Poetry
Whisper
By Loki(norsegod) DIAMOND
Sapello, New Mexico
Loki(norsegod) DIAMOND, Sapello, New Mexico
62 articles 0 photos 2 comments
View profile

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

This article has 0 comments.