BRING HIM HOME.

Our son is in the hospital after his death waiting to be brought home.

Bring him home
don't leave him

out in the cold
wrap him warm

clothe him
in his favourite

Man U
tee shirt

and blue
creased jeans

bring our son home
bring him back

from the far lands
the places

of failure
and disappointments

and flat lining heart
bring him

back home
let the bugler play

let him play alone
to reach

our broken hearts
and stir

our tired minds
lift up the blinds

let in the sun
let it warm

his cold hands
and ease

the closed lids
of his eyes

bring him back
bring back

our son
let him

be with us
once more

back
from the dark place

home
from the distant land

bring him home
as fast as you can

bring back our son
and special man.

Reviews

[Penlady]

That time between hospital and back to us is the leaden feeling in the heart...that seems to remain...how does one get through the loss? I don't think one does...except to envision each and every sweet memory until there are so many covering the sadness that it decides to go on its way....may your memories relieve your grief until your feelings are once again balanced into some peace! Your poem is so deeply felt.....

[Terry Collett]

Thank you,Dear Penlady, for your kind thoughts and words.

[K.N. Lorenzen]

I am deeply sorry for your loss, Terry. Every word in this beautiful poem, has in it, the testimony of neverending love, in the harshness of life, deprived of that irreplaceable beloved one.

[Terry Collett]

Thank you, K. N. Lorenzen.

[LadyAnn68]

No words can describe the heartbreak that endures through the loss of a son. Your words speak volumes to all of us who have lost members of the family. I lost all of mine! I speak from the heart...I wish you all the love you still have for him... that it be everlasting and shine in your spirits and memories. Let that love reflect him.. a shining example of what a "loved son" is. I am sure he knows how your feel. My prayers are with you and him!

[Terry Collett]

Thank you most sincerely, LadyAnn68. Sorry for your loss.

[LadyAnn68]

My loss was many years ago and it is still like yesterday! I lost my husband, my 3 year old son, and 1 year old daughter on Sept 30, 1985. I can close my eyes and see it all over so this is something you will live with forever, but... it can be a positive thing WHEN you let it! You had a GREAT son and God has him now...be happy he is in the right place. It will take time and my prayers will be with you! It will help to keep writing about him for you own therapy and for him to shine through the grief. Writing can cure! I know!!!!! Love and prayers!

[LadyAnn68]

If you ever need to talk I am here for you! LadyAnn

[Terry Collett]

Thank you, LadyAnn.

[LadyAnn68]

I am an Addiction Psychologist Specialist...working on my doctorate and licensing. So I counsel for free. And with the clientele I have I can easily relate and give sound advice from past experience in loss of family members. So I am at your disposal.....and you are most welcome, my friend..

[Terry Collett]

Thank you, Ann. I am numb at the moment, but will be in touch.

[LadyAnn68]

I am here for you if you need...I recognize the feeling as I still have it occasionally! email: [email protected] Phone: [phone] Good wishes for you!

[Listmaker]

Your son must have been such a special guy. You must be in some sort of hell waiting for him to come home. Prayers and blessing to you and your family. He is honored each and every time you write about him.

[Terry Collett]

Thank you, Listmaker. Yes, he was special to us. He was the eldest of 4 sons and the 3rd of 8 children. He is deeply missed by all of us.

[A. Amos]

My heartly condolences for your loss, every word is your true witness of the moments you been through. May God bless his soul and keep him close.

[Terry Collett]

Thank you very much, A. Amos.

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome