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"The deeper experiences of life arise from both the mundane and the momentous; their depth in our life is the measure of their impact upon a heart. These posted poems represent some of those moments from my own life..."
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Flight to Heaven's Light
Waiting…

I waited on the wind,
For the lift of hope
That would fill the sliver of space between feet and soil,
While castles melted into stallions
Before stretching into cottony wisps
That drifted away...
Beyond the reach of a tethered soul.

Decades beyond my childhood dreams,
I face those breezes again
And a sweeping gust still stirs my soul
Thrilling what hope
Remains to once again soar
And finally carry my heart Home
On silvered wings.

© 2003 Heather Dugan
 
Grandma D
Grandma’s Face

Beautiful wrinkles;
Moments of triumph and concern
Can be traced in the graceful lines
Of your soft skin.

You hate them, I know…

You see imperfections.
I see the sweetness of your heart
Displayed as a treasure
In the finest of galleries.

With time, your focus has risen to a place above the horizon.
Your assurances, affirmations, and love
Remain closer than a heartbeat
And are just as vital to me,

But Heaven has become a more familiar place…

I will not wait for tears
And our eventual absence from one another.
Life will happen.
We shall live it well.

But please know Now,
Today,
How very much I love you…
And those beautiful wrinkles.

© 2003 Heather Dugan
 
Frog in Pond at Inniswood
Reach (For Matthew)

Your passion of the moment; An unblinking frog.
Your focus as you reached with five-year-old skill
For the unattainable
Made me smile even as it broke my heart.

Encircling your waist as you leaned with eager certainty,
I breathed a prayer that you'd always stretch
Beyond the edge of the pond.

And as we watched your green prize swim calmly away,
And you happily began your search again,
I knew that you would.

© 2003 Heather Dugan
 
Biography Poems
Anniversaries, birthdays, graduations…
These poems are a great and memorable way to enjoy and preserve family history! One of my grandmas asked me to reread one I’d written for her 50th wedding anniversary at my grandpa’s funeral as a way of sharing the joy and impact of his life.
I ask for two weeks to create one of these but can do a “rush” order if necessary for an additional charge. A Biography Poem will typically run between 1 ½ - 2 pages long (about 500-600 words) and costs $150. A shorter “list” version (see Excerpt Two) costs $100 and is approximately 200-300 words.
If you are interested in creating one of these commemorative tributes for a special occasion, I will send you some questions by e-mail. With your response and a $50 down payment, I will craft your Biography Poem. I will read you the poem upon completion, giving you an opportunity to make changes or additions. With your final payment, I will then e-mail you the completed Biography Poem!
The poem is yours to use as you wish. I retain copyright and authorship and ask that you make no significant changes to the piece.
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Biography Poem Excerpts
 
EXCERPT ONE:
…Soon they lived in Dayton, in the Christian Church traditions;
Wilson now was Secretary of the Church’s foreign missions.
For nine months he lived in Japan way back in nineteen twenty;
When he returned on Christmas morn, they knew that they had plenty.
A pastor’s wages seldom are a cause for celebration;
Yet still the Minton daughters had the finest education.
A benefactor wished the girls to grow in grace and knowledge;
And so arranged their high school years to be at Sayre College.
Therein lies the origin of Mary’s predilection;
For when it comes to tater chips, Mike Sells is her addiction.
Valedictorian, Queen of the May; Mary did it all;
A serious student; nonetheless, she managed to have a ball.
Her antics didn’t seem to make her mother, Bertha, wary;
Once, buzzed by a bi-plane in her yard, she muttered, “Must be Mary.”…
 
EXCERPT TWO:

…Artistic author,
Compassionate heart;
But “tool gal” Tonya
Can take it apart!

Builder of friendship,
Destroyer of walls,
A happy wine sipper,
A cook for us all!

Travel with Tonya
Requires discretion.
You cannot rely
On her sense of direction!...
EXCERPT THREE:

…Schooldays were challenging; on this we must be frank;
He never saw a pony tail he didn't want to yank.
He also was a smart kid, first to finish and be bored.
Disruption in the class was not a thing they could afford.

To keep Chuck out of trouble and to keep the class from griping,
His third grade teacher sent him to the office to learn typing.
His linguistic skills were stellar; that boy knew how to spell!
He made it to the State Bee, and our Charlie Brown did well!...
 
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Well… It is typically a humorous, tender recollection of a life, or lives shared, that is read aloud at a celebration or party.
These commemorative creations will add a festive flair to your occasion!
Here are some excerpts…
 
 
 
 
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