david holden Poems

I used to be the man of the house
the ruler of my children the lover of my spouse.
I used to be the man with a plan I could lay down new floors I could install new fans.
I used to be the man that went to work everyday that loved his job and enjoyed his good pay.
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Wake up and get out of bed.
Wake up time to clear your head.

Wake up it's a new day.
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Daylight breaks over the eastern shore, our beloved Captain, sails once more.
With fairwinds and following seas, he sails his vessel into eternity, as his loved ones look out over an empty sea, his final voyage this will be.
He braved the storms and rains that blew, but through it all his smile and laughter shined through.
The tall tales and stories will always remain, and we will retell them all to help ease the pain.
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