Have you ever lost someone,
That was close to you
Well I lost my mother,
And my feelings too.

I don’t know how to cope,
Without mom around,
Mom’s always been right there,
Whenever I made a sound,

Mom was a strong women
Full of beauty and grace,
But now mom’s gone,
Left without a trace.

It dosen’t seem fair
Loosing the one you love,
There must be a reason,
For the man up above,

Why does god fill his needs,
While he takes our’s away,
God it was my mother,
We needed her to stay,

So please let me know
Why I can’t understand,
Why mom’s gone,
I couldn’t give her a hand

I really don’t mean,
Mom doesn’t deserve the best,
But we love her too,
Why does she have to be laid to rest,

I never got the chance,
To hold her and say goodbye,
To tell her what she meant to me,
Why does she have to die,

I find it hard to reason,
Why my mother was taken away,
But please take care of mom,
Where ever her sweet head will lay,

Now, I have to face it,
Mom is with Marg now,
Both smiling down on us,
And showing the way how.

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep,
I am the silent wind that will blow, I am the diamond glint of snow,

I am the sunlight on the fields of golden grain, I am the gentle falling rain,
So when you wake in the morning hush,I am your swift up lifting rush,

I am the quiet bird in flight, lam the stars that shine at night,
Do not stand over my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die,

I am standing beside you, As you read this poem,
So, Remember my dear, You are never alone.

I am with you when you are down When you hang your head low,
So please just think of me, Then soon a smile should show,

Before you sleep at night, Say a prayer for those near to you,
Because in them also Is a part of me too.

ONE GREAT MAN HERMAN HARVEY - July 04/1921-2001) This poem is for a man, Who was our DAD, He has left us Now, Leaving me and my brothers so Sad! He had a nickname, Of one he reminded us Of, And that was Archie Bunker, But through his harshness we all found Love. Dad spoke his Mind, Never backing from No-One, Except from our Mother, And now again they are as one. As each week would pass, Good, ol' Dad would get on one of Us, Usually giving us Hell, And us wondering why all the fuss. Yes, that was our Dad, A Man's Man, Dad was, Always speaking his mind, No matter what the cause. Dad, you are deeply missed, More than you'll ever know, But within your four sons, We'll let your pride Show. Say Hi!, to Mom and Marg, As we think of you's always, A day never goes bye, That you's are remembered in some way. And GrandPa!! All your grandchildren, "they do miss you!, Too young to understand where you went, Wondering always where you have gone too? You were a six year war veteran, And partly because of you's We can stay Free!, But Longing to fill your shoes. Dad, we'll try and keep, Your name well proud, As your son's, We feel endowed. You fought your final battle, Like the man you always were, Not wanting to leave us, As your thoughts were unsure. So for now we say goodbye, Dad, As you always made us so proud, Now you are back with your first love, As for Mom and Marg you bowed. Never think for a moment, That you'll never be missed, And because of you Dad, We still have our children to be kissed.

* Love your sons., Wayne, Butch Michael,David. * Daughter in laws, Carol,krissy,Ardis, * Grandchildren, Alex & Shelly,Eddie,Michael,Sarah, Ashley,Amber,Paul,Jason,Tara * Greatgrandchildren, Shane,,Paige,Tiffany ,Brittany. * And from all your friends that you have graced thier life!! Written by, Wayne, July/02/2001 - 22:10 p.m.

Many year's have gone by,
That Marg was taken away,
When we think of her we cry,
And in silence we pray.

Back bone of our family,
Always lending her hand,
We were all so lucky,
To have her as a sister or friend.

It's true that melodies bring back memories,
And every time we here a Elvis song,
That's when we really see,
Without you everything seems wrong.

Love Wayne, 1986

We can only lay and dream,
Of how life should be,
If Marg was still here,
Instead of picture's that we see.

Yes we see with our eyes,
Her sweet pictures in passing,
But Marg knows in our hearts,
Our love is everlasting.

Some days that pass us by,
With only a slight thought,
Being caught up in daily routines,
But always remembering the happiness Marg brought.

The mention of her name,
Never goes by unnoticed,
Marg meant so much to us,
How could our love go unfocused.

There are pictures for Dad, brothers & sisters,
We all miss Marg so much
Just a few small pictures,
Bring's memories of her gentle touch.

So sleep in heaven our sweet angel,
As for the family we still share,
Without you & Mom,
Life doesn't seem fair.

If not for your sweet memories,
We'd probably forget of each other,
But your memories remind us daily,
That we still have Dad, sisters and brothers.

Love,
          the Harvey family


Wayne 1986