Because Of You...I Rise Poem by James B. Earley
Because Of You...I Rise
An emotional moment
For there in the mail
Was a bundle of cards
All..wishing me well
......A joy unique
As I read each one
Pondering the messages
Written thereon
You're a special group
In a generous way
This splendid suprise
That brightened my day
Stronger I'm getting
And less the pain
A few more weeks
I'll chuck the cane
And back in your midst
Your faces to see
With friends like you
What a grand place to be
Author's Note:
January 1989, I flew down to Los Angeles to undergo back surgery. After a three week hospital stay, I returned home to find a rather large bulging envelope; return address: Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, California. Opening the package, I found it brimming with delightful get well messages….all from fellow co-workers. 'Because Of You...I Rise' was composed as a tribute of thanks to this splendid group, and was included in 'A Vision Of Home, ' my first volume of poetry….published in 1989.
After a spate in hospital recently, reading reaffirms strong feelings, and gladness for true friends, A lovely write James, truly heartfelt. Lizelah
beautiful lines james....it really happens in friendship....thanks for sharing...
Isn't it a true blessing James when hardship hits and allows our treasures to unveil themselves through the expression of the love and kindnesses from our friends? That's one of those moments when we know where our true wealth lies... and at the same time makes us feel all warm and fuzzy.... {: -) /Shirley
Oh Jim, it's lovely and they obviously appreciate you as much as you do them. Nice tribute about a simple subject - recovery- and the importance of support from friends. God bless!
My Grandmother wrote in my autograph book. 'The way to have a friend is to be on'. I am sure they have returned the precious love you have given out to them. I wrote a haiku once: - friends are my diamonds so preciously I shine then for me they then glow The gift they gave to you with their cards was priceless and I am so pleased you recovered from your illness. 10 Karin Anderson
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I would like to translate this poem
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4/25/2024 11:42:11 PM # 1.0.0.1119
emotional write, nice work