My Dear Uncle Howard

From day one, you held me in your arms

And loved me like your own.

You helped me through the roughest of storms,

And have watched over the years as I have grown.

 

You never fail to make me smile,

Always having something witty and clever to say.

Even if I haven’t seen you in awhile,

You’re forever in my heart to stay.

 

I often think of the days we used to spend

Back when I was young,

Sadly those days have come to an end,

But remember the little girl, her blonde curls tightly sprung?

 

Well know that you still mean much to me,

My love for you has not soured.

I love you with all of my heart,

My dear Uncle Howard.

 

Author's Note

This poem is for my Uncle Howard who I love very dearly and has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Reviews

[Jock Engelman]

sorry for my late reply, i have been AWOL because i have been busy working on my website: http://www.angelpoetry.org

i have just shared your poem to my facebook :D
but i have to say it is hard to pick a favourite stanza thye are all brilliant! but i guess if i had to chose i would say the second stanza with the way that it touches my heart!

[Starcaller]

I love your poem it is so beautifully written, your uncle is in my prayers.

[devon]

Thank you, dear. But my uncle has since passed. He passed away from a brain tumor about two months ago.

[Starcaller]

Sorry to hear that.

[devon]

Thank you for your sympathy. It really does mean a lot.

[CHRIS ANDES]

that's how tragic life is
the happiest moments brings the saddest tears to fall
=]

[A Soap Mess Stories]

Lovely sentimental tribute to your uncle....

[Fragilebrokendreams]

Oh I am so sorry about your uncle deary, this poem of yours is so beautiful and a perfect tribute for someone so close to you.

[外人 (Gaiji..]

I'm very sorry :(
Stay close to your uncle in this difficult time, i can see how special he is for you, make him know it ;)

[The XYZ Writer]

Very beautiful poem, touching and so sad. Your feelings really show in this. You must be going through a hard time. May God stay by your side, and may you still write many more amazing poems as this one. :)

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

Oh my, touching... thank you for sharing, very nice write for your Uncle.

[Crystal Marie Dreier]

Wow this is so heart touching, I am sorry to hear about your uncle.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem for a good uncle. I hope you can spend time with him. Life is give and take. Hard to lose people who were kind to us. Thank you for sharing a powerful poem. I will put Uncle Howard in my prayers.
Coyote