Angels Up In Heaven

                                                              ALL THE ANGELS UP IN HEAVEN

All the angels up in heaven

Our loved ones who've all passed on

But as long as they are in our memories

They're never really gone

Think about times gone by

The times that shaped your life

The grandpa who taught you to ride

The father watching you become a wife

The grandmother who taught you to cook

The mother who tucked you in

Forgetting all your memories

Surely adds up to be a sin

Take a second to look at phot's

Don't let them get covered in dust

Show them to your little ones

This certainly is a must

Let them know of their heritage

The people who've gone before

What runs in their DNA

Make sure they know the score

Because pretty soon we'll all be memories

Lying lifeless in a wooden box

In a hole 6 foot deep

Held down with earth and rocks

So think of them so very often

So you're never far apart

Let them know while they're in heaven

They're still down here within your heart

Reviews

[barleygirl]

As always, your poetry is well-crafted with a smooth flow of rhyme & rhythm, telling a relatable story about everyday life. I personally do not care much about genealogy, so I can't abide by your suggestions to share this, as if it's an obligation. Some families are so wretched, you don't want to remember. But for the lucky ones, your message hits all the right notes in a friendly & knowing way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[George David Hope]

Thanks for your kind words and comments. Glad you enjoyed it. I was given the task of doing our family tree and found out so much stuff. It was such a great ride and I think my daughter found it interesting...plus when one of our relatives came up in school and she said she was related and they laughed at her until I proved it to some of her school friends. Plus we do have a few rogues in the tree as well which made it all the more interesting

[barleygirl]

That sounds like much fun . . . it's great that you shared this with your daughter. I would guess that genealogy would be more interesting when you have access to vignettes to show the characteristics & family traits & tendencies.

[Christy the Poetic Hear..]

Wow!!!! It's full of truth and wisdom. I agree, as long as they are in our minds they would never go away. Beautiful poem!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!

[George David Hope]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your kind comments. I always try and keep the memories of all my relatives alive and tell my daughter about the characters that we've had in the family. It's just a pity we don't have a time machine to go back and she can meet them