A CRACK IN THE SKY

Written in 2007 Just prior to Father's day.

The sounds of thunder followed me
from Florida to New Jersey.

Chasing me through airports
and down highways.

Casting darkness all about
hiding the light of day.

Out of the wet afternoon
stepped my daughter.

She held her children tight
against the deluge of tears.

We embraced and knew in her the link
that I lost when my son died.

Matthew, my grandson, smiled
and wrapped himself around my legs.

Hannah, only four years
beamed at me from her mother's arms.

A wall of emotion cascaded down
reminding me I still had those to love.

Tomorrow I will return home
still without him, but closer.

And when the plane cracks the sky
I will be the nearest I can be on Father's Day

Comments: 25

Michelle M. Apr 14, 2008, 1:00pm EDT

Beautiful but sad, David.

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Amy H. Apr 14, 2008, 1:25pm EDT

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Amy H. Apr 14, 2008, 1:30pm EDT

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KC Klein Apr 14, 2008, 2:37pm EDT

Nicely done, David. Frank, pointed, clear. Perfect.

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Jerry Kays Apr 14, 2008, 3:03pm EDT

Poignant ...

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DIANE D. Apr 14, 2008, 7:09pm EDT

very well written.

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Jason S. Apr 15, 2008, 7:55am EDT

cool.

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Karolyn Q. Apr 16, 2008, 8:44pm EDT

This was wonderfully written. Lovely and sad at the same time.

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myi4u @uk Apr 17, 2008, 3:10pm EDT

Nice one ... i wish i were able to write something like that .. but i can only wish

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Mary G. Apr 18, 2008, 12:52am EDT

This is excellent.

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Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Apr 18, 2008, 3:13am EDT

Thoroughly read to b soaked down and enjoy !!!

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sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Apr 18, 2008, 3:17pm EDT

I enjoyed this!

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KaraokeMan P. Apr 19, 2008, 12:44am EDT

This was nice

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Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ Apr 19, 2008, 11:42am EDT

Wonderful and emotional, thank you

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Lee W. Apr 20, 2008, 3:41pm EDT

Very nice.

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Ellie !. Apr 23, 2008, 12:14am EDT

Beautifully written. Sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine!

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Jodie P. Apr 24, 2008, 1:04am EDT

Very well written and sad.. Sorry for you loss.

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Glome . . . Apr 24, 2008, 10:18am EDT

Wonderful progression in the poem David. Very sad ... but hope and determination can be seen. I can't imagine what you've been through. Thank you for sharing the poem.

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Joseph(pol correctness is a mental disorder) R. Apr 26, 2008, 12:49pm EDT

A very well written tribute to a loved one.

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Patricia J. Apr 26, 2008, 6:18pm EDT

A wonderful poem. Sad yet hopeful. Sorry for your loss. Thank you for the poem.

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Rebecca C. May 12, 2008, 3:31pm EDT

Beautifully written. I am so sorry to hear about your son. Many blessings to you dear!

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Ella R. May 12, 2008, 5:02pm EDT

it was so pretty and sad at the same time. I'm so glad that you could express feelings that deep. very touching. I'm sorry. however, the poem made me feel happy inside. great use of emotions.

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