Wish You Were Here: Fragmented Tears Poetry Collection

By Sabrina Samples

I HAVE SPENT SO MANY YEARS WHISPERING WORDS TO THE HEAVENS. TO MY FATHER WHO WAS TAKEN TOO SOON. I HAVE SPENT EVERY DAY SINCE HIS DEATH WISHING HE COULD HEAR MY WORDS TO HIM. THIS BOOK HOLDS ALL THE WORDS NEVER SPOKEN AND ALL THE MEMORIES HE NEVER GOT TO BE PART OF. ALL MY WORDS, MY TEARS, AND MY MEMORIES ARE BEING SENT UP TO HEAVEN ONE FINAL TIME FOR HIM TO HEAR.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sabrina Samples
• Release date: Feb 5, 2017
• ISBN: 9781537794549

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Dedication

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal.

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Ronald Samples

March 15, 1958

November 13, 1994

I would like to thank those in my family who have helped to keep the memories of my dad alive for me. I did not get the chance to know him that well, so I learn more about him in the stories told. Thank you all so much.

Daddy

Please hold me daddy

And never let me go.

Because I really miss you daddy

More than you could ever know.

You said that you would always be around

To be here by my side.

Why did you have to go, daddy?

Why did you have to die?

I see mommy crying late at night

When I ask about you.

I found myself crying today too

On the pillow you used to lay your head.

In my heart

I thought of you with love today

But that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday

And days before that too.

I think of you in silence

And often speak your name.

Now all I have are memories

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake

With

Reviews for Wish You Were Here

[harley0326 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have just read a book so emotionally charged that it took my breath away. I love when an author writes with depth and shows a piece of them that is raw and filled with great insight. This short book of poems honors the authors dad. Throughout the book we get glimpses of a bond between father and daughter that was so richly filled with admiration and love. As I read each poem I felt tears fall down my face. Sabrina Samples writes such heartfelt words that pierce the soul. Her pain and loss of her father is deep and through her words, she shares a tiny piece of a life taken to soon. I tried to pick out one poem that was my favorite, but that was impossible. Each poem has its own story to tell and its own emotions to share that give readers a picture of unconditional love. Her loss was hard for a young girl to deal with and with each poem she has put her feelings down to forever remember her father. Take your time as you this powerful book and absorb the quality of a well written book . At the end of the book there are several handwritten notes the author has written to her dad on special moments in her life. I loved those notes so much and I know he is proud of you Sabrina. "If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died."