I am trying to write this poem today,
and it's very hard.
Brothers and friends of mine,
have gone to meet the Lord.
They always enjoyed life,
and never wore a frown.
The families that loved them,
say they were fun to be around.

Today the Gates of Heaven opened.
for them to go inside.
Knowing they was standing there,
with hearts full of pride.
They left us in the Early Fall,
now in Heaven they abide.
But someday there in Heaven,
We'll be standing at their side.

We cried so hard the day they left.
Our hearts were full of hate.
But God asked us to please forgive,
"He" will avenge their fate.
God bless us all!

© Walt Chapman
9/27/01