Bill

What a life you led
sewing so much seed
So much time spent
helping others in need

Your last years of life
lived in pain and grief
Yet you revelled in side
and offered sweet relief

To those around you
only some whom you knew
offering blankets and shelter
and home made stew

You had so little yourself
in money and possession.
Yet you held great joy,
in giving without concession

Spending days on the streets
collecting cans and bottles.
Then giving the proceeds
to churches and hostles.

I know you started life
with selfish desire
But your joy in giving
makes that life a liar.

I know who you are now
and who you wanted to be.
Now your life here is over
but your heart is set free.

Absolutly beautiful, what a wonderful way to remember your dad-in-law...

so much good to hold

Very nice it truely is how life works

Thank you 'twas comments from everyone here, in particular yours and MsWizard's, that prompted me to think it was something I should write and share... so thank you

certainly is when it works right

Yes it is.

no kidding every minute counts u never know when the road stops.

Something I know all too well. His daughter, my wife died two years ago at the age of 40.

tragic it takes time to heal but you've always have memories.

He sounds like he was a beautiful person!

What a beautiful soul he had and will always be remembered for it..... good write

He had his dark side, but I choose to remember this. He was truly one of the more unconditionally giving people I've ever know.

But............don't we all have a dark side just at times we give a glimpse to whom we truly are..........

This is different but, I choose not to explain further. This memory is that part the deserves to be shared.

Understood

awesome write!

Thank you