Betty Waller Parsley Stepp, 3/10/07 – written 3 years, almost to the day, before she passed away on 3/7/10, after a long journey through Alzheimers The last time I saw her was a Grace, and Amazing… In a small country church, she rose to go forward and sing. She had done this before in her …
Category: The Family Bard
A few songs & poems written over the years to honor loved ones.
Your Side
Oscar Waller, 2/28/1997 – written en route to his viewing after a completely unexpected departure I’ve been gazing at the sunset Someone painted just for me and I wonder – What does it look like from your side? As you visit with your family walking by the crystal sea – What does it look like from your side? You …
Grandpa
Charles Jarrell, 5/12/1990 – written the day after he passed, at home, following heart surgery & complications He was sitting in his easy chair a favorite place to be while the angels stood nearby watching quietly They waited in the corner ’til he was all alone then carefully they took his hands and led him …
Go Peacefully
Alonzo (Bo) Waller, 7/7/1987 – written the night before he passed, after a very rough struggle with cancer and it’s intense pains Go peacefully, among angel’s wings while here below the small birds sing Leave all your burdens of life behind as you take your final Heavenward climb Close your eyes in eternal rest amid …