Another Christmas

Christmas 2010

Another Christmas

           ©Kerrie O'Hearn Marquart

Another Christmas is rolling around

My first Christmas without you.

All through the house, there is no sound

   Of reminiscing and laughter with you.

Sometimes, I hear you call my name

As if everything would be the same

   As it was before God took you.

I have your memories I own

But without your warm touch

   All are as cold as stone.

I'll keep you deep within my heart

Even though death, did us part

Until I join with you

When my life, too, is through.

At Daughter Christine's house Dec. 21st 2011

Condolences for a Special Aunt

One of my neighbors lost his favorite Aunt and I immediately made a home made card with a cross on it and wrote the following poem....

I will never forget you
         ©Kerrie O'Hearn Marquart

Loss of a Special Aunt

I will never forget you and
Your wonderful smile,
The way you really listened 
When we would talk awhile.

You were the dearest Aunt
Anyone ever had
And though right now
I am feeling so bad,
   I rejoice that you are in Heaven.

Thanking you for the memories
Of past good times in reverie
  I will forever keep you here in my heart….
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REMEMBERING THANKSGIVING PAST

Thanksgiving 2012 

    by Kerrie O'Hearn Marquart ©

The Holidays are coming up
We will miss your wearing the 
  Turkey net
Upon your lovable, white head.
You always made us smile and 
  laugh
While we were cooking the  
  festive spread.

It's the first Thanksgiving 
  without you
I really kind of dread
   a holiday without you

You added so much with the things you did and said.

I miss you more each day it seems
This is not how we dreamed our dreams
Of growing old together.

I know you are now with our Lord
But still I miss your Graces at every meal
   your every word
That you said to me in the beautiful
  Greeting cards.

I recall the strength and warmth 
   of holding your hand
And I will forever wear our Wedding bands
Until we meet again in Beulah Land...

I look at photos of your happy face
Your smiles follow me every place
In frames around the rooms.

I am thankful for the Love we shared
For fifty two wonderful years.
And though I am shedding "miss you" tears
I know a Guardian Angel now appears
   calming all of my fears.
I love you Bill... ♥
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FIRST FROST...

Winter has arrived...

Inspired by the first frost on the shed roof.
November 9, 2012

Winter arrived
   by Kerrie O'Hearn Marquart

Winter arrived, there is frost 
   on the shed roof                      
The thermometer says thirty-six
  That is always the proof
That Winter has arrived.

The squirrels forage in my back yard
     If I throw them some nuts
They bury them in the hard
    cold ground.




I now need a coat to walk the dog
    Sometimes in a cold wet fog

That the Winter sun will take away

   As we walk swiftly along the way

So early in the morning.

In my mind I walk with Bill

Knowing he is gone, but still...

 He walks within my heart.

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The pansies in my flower box on the shed do not mind the cold at all.  They continue to bloom despite the cold and are known for being hearty.  The wind ribbon was made by my Daughter Barbara and I love watching the vibrant colors blow in the breeze from my window.

My inspiration for my poem starts out on a scrap of paper and any handy pen.  And my little companion, Lilly snuggles on my lap in the chill of the morning.

God is good, all is well.

Thank you for coming and do visit again soon and comment please...

My poetic heart to yours...

The Fireplace

  10/14/2012

Photo by Barbie Marquart

on a Park trail in West Virginia

     The Fireplace
          By Kerrie O’Hearn Marquart

While walking down a sunny trail
I came upon the ruins of a chimney frail
In a wooded area all decorated for Fall.

And I wondered what the house was like
And who had lived there
Was it tended to by a wife so fair
With ribbons tied in her golden hair?

Or was it a man who loved the lay of the land
And built it with his own two hands
And longed for someone with whom he could
     share it?

Whoever lived here I sense, found quiet and       peace
And riches from God and nature that never    ceased
And one day moved away…

The chimney has a tale to tell
But it won’t share it with me
And so I go along my way
Carrying only the memory with me.
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FALL CAME TIP-TOEING

FALL CAME TIPTOEING...
        by Kerrie O'Hearn Marquart

Fall came tiptoeing into my yard
Through fallen leaves that trees discard.
It comes with whispers through the leaves
Ablaze in glory of orange, brown and green.

Fall came tiptoeing as it put a chill in the air
Shriveling the remnants of garden fair
One last pepper clings to the stalk
I noticed it on my morning walk.

Fall came tiptoeing when I awoke to cold, crisp dawn
And placed heavy dew upon the browning lawn
Until the brilliant Autumn sun warmed the ground
And air and also my heart, I found.

I welcome the sounds and smells and sights of fall
The sound of raking leaves, geese flying North
                         above us all.
And though I love the seasons all,
My very favorite will always be Fall!

October 3, 2012

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING BILL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL! 8/21/12 FROM MY LIPS TO HEAVEN!  Here is a pic of my honey and me from last year on his birthday.  In 6 mos, he was gone but I know I will see him again...

Happy Birthday Honey

Today you would have been seventy three.
I've missed seeing your handsome face,
It has been eight months since the Lord
 ~Took you back from me.

I love all the memories of you 
And daily our life, I review
   ~in my mind.
Thanking God for you
Such a blessing you were
In my sweetest memories pure.

And I will kiss your photo and say 
  Happy Birthday
And I know you will hear me
In your heavenly way.
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2   Bill's Birthday 73rd

I am missing you
I always will
I miss your sweet smile and touch
My Darling Bill.

I miss our praying
 before each meal
I miss sharing with you
 The love I feel.

For all of the love
 you gave to me.
But God said, "No" 
 to my appeal
To keep you here on earth
  ~with me.

And though your home
 is in heaven now
I still can feel your love
 here below
As I reminisce about you.

I always see you smiling
 as pain for you is over
Thanking God for 
 relieving your suffering
But I sure wish we could
 live life all over.

For I'd do it all again
Loving you as I did back when
 We fell in Love.
Love at first sight
Love at last
 will forever be my theme
Until I join you up above
  I will have to only dream.
      ©Kerrie O'Hearn Marquart