A Man "Michael died march 1st 2012"

Bearing for her life's burdens soothes the children of their tears Is the rock all others break upon leaves fond memories are his years

My son in law Michael Wellman walking with his daughter, my granddaughter Payton
This picture now framed hangs in his mothers atrium welcoming all who visit.

Michael Wellman
The Man
1979-2012
Son to Steve and Kathy
Husband to Jessica
Father to Payton
Best friend to all who knew him

Author's Note

Last Christmas I laid it out on canvas. It was given to Michael as a present. Little could any of us imagine how prophetic these lines would become. Yet none the less he remains the one deserving in my mind of such an honor. When I met Michael I thought he must have great parents". And so he does. Michael s life ended tragically a few days ago. What's left to say but we loved him we miss him. Nothing fills that void.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Beautiful & touching memorial in so many mediums -- love all the aspects of your collection here, to commemorate this special guy! I love the way your poem conveys him as a regular guy & being honored for simple humanity of his nature. To me this is one of the best things that can be done with one's talent, as you've done here, to help a loved one live on! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Margie I still miss the guy and hear his voice now and again.

[Einstein Noodle]

again ..i am so sorry for this loss you all have endured ... hoping time is able to do its part ... this poem is a spectacular tribute ... (if i may use that word "spectacular") ... it outshines any i have ever read ... the respect and dignity you have pressed between love, hope and forgiveness are divine in my opinion ..
E.

[Tate Morgan]

This was my Christmas present to Michael commited to canvas December 25th 2011. Michael died March 1st 2012. I took the poem from his wall combined it with this picture and presented it to his parents after the funeral. I stood in the reception line at his funeral for 7 hours as over 709 friends paid their respects

[Einstein Noodle]

oy vey ist mir ...the tribute paid not worth the price eh? ... but it is a strong thread to hold to ... feels so very sad! ;(( sorry sorry sorry! heart is breaking ... :(

[Tate Morgan]

It broke mine as well I attached myself to the welfare of my daughter and granddaughter and do what I can take the place of Michael in their lives and to help remember his memory for them

[Tate Morgan]

This is Payton now 3 years later http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/aristate/1408804/

[wordman]

a beautiful write that turned to a tribute, sorry for your loss .
beautiful music as well .

[Tate Morgan]

thank you Ron it has been a couple years now seems like yesterday

[wordman]

yeah tate i can relate,and just learned about marie yesterday

[Tate Morgan]

me too I have nothing but kindness in my heart for her She managed to stay out of all the fray and left kindly notes on all my works.I choose to remember her for the lady she was

[wordman]

starlite cafe has a page for poets that have passed,you can lite a candle ,say a few words on there page..

[Tate Morgan]

i might do that

[wordman]

i`m sure it would be welcomed,if this is your home page,it will remain your home page
somebody else was asking about this a few months back,don`t remember who it was
but a poet from here passed and they wanted a memorial

[MomzillaNC]

Beautiful and touching lines. Very sad remembrance, but a moving way to honor his memory.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you it was 3 yrs ago today that he died

[MomzillaNC]

It's a lovely tribute. You're welcome.

[Woody]

extremely well written and very emotional. so so sad. sorry for your loss, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you woody I went through a few years when this seemed the norm Thankfully it has gotten better

[Frieda P]

My chills have goosebumps Tate, not sure which is more affecting, your poetry or your author's note, they both had a tremendous impact. You know I felt this one....

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you this one brings tears to my eyes

[Tate Morgan]

I stood in line for 4 hours welcoming people to the viewing line 700 people attended his funeral;

[Frieda P]

Sigh, brings me back the lines were around the block for my beloved sister.

[jackie]

that is so true,I hope you and your family get pass this .Thepoem was truly beautiful.

[jackie]

wonderful poem Tate,may god bless you and your family.can't wait till I get this level of writing.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I am truly honored

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

this is sad and beautiful Tate, a wonderful tribute, thank you for sharing and God comfort you and your family at this time. Deb

[Tate Morgan]

May you be comforted