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He Answered God's Call

February 10, 2011
By KellyJr2010 BRONZE, De Kalb, TX, Texas
KellyJr2010 BRONZE, De Kalb, TX, Texas
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There'll be two dates on your tombstone. All your friends will read them, but all that's gonna matter is that little dash between them...


As we lay my Uncle down to rest,
I know in my heart it's for the best.
Without a doubt he loved us all,
But it was his time to answer God's call.

He's up there now with the angels above,
Smiling and laughing, receiving God's unconditional love.
He left in a hurry, but I know not to worry,
Because my Lord Jesus knew, his life was through.

In my heart he will always be My Uncle Mark.
And to my dad his best friend Fred.

Memories were made with that man,
And he was always there to lend a hand.
In this lifetime he is now gone above,
But with every passing day he still gives us his love.

Our lives now are forever changed,
But sometimes we have to deal with the pain.
Without a doubt he loved us all,
But it was his time to answer God's call.


The author's comments:
I wrote this about my uncle who passed away Christmas Eve of 2009. He continues to hold a spot in my heart.

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autumnrobin said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 11:26 am
This has to be one of the most heartfelt true poems I have ever read.

on Mar. 6 2011 at 9:10 am
KellyJr2010 BRONZE, De Kalb, TX, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
There'll be two dates on your tombstone. All your friends will read them, but all that's gonna matter is that little dash between them...

Thanks so much.

myraht said...
on Mar. 6 2011 at 9:02 am
Beautiful poem that expresses your love for your Uncle, you will see him again someday.