ART POLON

We little knew that morning; God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to loose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you're always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.
It I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.
There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
and certainly there's another chance to say
our "anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes
you'll surely regret the day,
that you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear.
Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or
"it's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes
you'll have no regrets about today. 

Author Unknown 

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad
His name was Arthur Albert  Polon

A THANKSGIVING POEM:
Thanksgiving has many meanings for us. Originally it was for thanks in God we Trust. It was a time for remembering why we were here. Our forefathers came for freedom so dear. Each of us would celebrate in our own way. Family and friends all happy that day. The weather outside had no effect. Everything was ready the table was set. This year is different as a place is bare. A loved one is gone who once sat there. Our thoughts of celebration have turned to grief. Thanksgiving is different as we are in disbelief. We think of all the things to be thankful today. But thoughts of our loved one who passed away, come into our minds like it was yesterday. The table once surrounded by happy faces now filled  with memories and empty spaces. Still you bow your head and thank God above for all things present and blessings of love. In ending your prayer you  add one more line. Dear God I hope my loved one is fine. You have not forgotten your loved one that day your loved one lives on in God's truth and way.