I Saw a Yellow Flower in the Lawn By Jack Cummer You picked a yellow flower, and gave it to me And I said, I will love you forever Everytime I look out the window I remember you. You banged your knee and I kissed it better You smiled through the tears. I will remember you You left for school Fear in your eyes You were getting ready To leave me I will remember. Your love of him in grade one A mate in life forever Your secrets with your pals Shutting me out I remember. As you grew, we drifted apart You opened your heart And I was too busy to listen Our wall grew a little at a time I remember. You could not share Because I was not there A hug, a smile, a little chat Just might have stopped all that. I remember the slam of the door When your heart closed I had lost the key. I wished I had listened to you, Shared your plea, A door closed in hopelessness Resulted in our break. Every time I see the flower I remember you And wonder what we could have done? I put the flower in the window It will not last long But every time I look at it I will remember my love for you. Jack Cummer devoted grandfather of Andrea Josebury wrote this touching, heartfelt poem in memory of his granddaughter. Andrea Josebury Andrea is among the victims of Robert Pickton. Jack dedicates his poem to all the children and families that have gone missing and have lost their way. Jack had strong convictions for the plight of homeless and abused women. Jack Cummer ~ With sadness Jack passed away suddenly December 23rd, 2007 at the Nanaimo General Hospital, in British Columbia.~ Jack & Laila Cummer Jack's 1st attempt of growing such lovely roses. Bring to me my beautiful rose that I see Every eye does not see what I see in my rose See with my eyes The rose that I have picked from heaven I will miss your conviction and strong spirit Jack! May God watch over you always and forever Your friend in Light & Love, Deb "MISSING" The CD dedicated to Andrea and missing and abused women and children everywhere. "MISSING" is a collaboration between Susan Musgrave, who wrote the lyrics, Brad Prevadoros who composed the lovely music and singer, Amber Smith puts 'life' to their efforts in a haunting yet meaningful tribute. To order "MISSING" the CD from the internet click here:www.havensociety.com or by telephone (250) 754-0764 payable by Visa or Mastercard or by mail to: Elizabeth Hume c/o Haven Society PO Box 311 Nanaimo, BC V9R 5L3 Cheque or money order payable to ~Haven Society~ Cost is $20.00 plus $2.00 for postage & handling anywhere in Canada © Vanished Voices 2001-2008