In Loving Memory of Larry Hooks

1964-1987

This is dedicated to my dear son

One that I love so much.

One that means the world to me

One that I truly miss his touch.

I remember the day I heard the news

I was so very happy.

I felt so terribly blessed

I had to tell the soon to be pappy.

I felt your first kick

It was truly such a joy.

I was so excited

Then upon birth I had a beautiful boy.

I held you in my arms

So much love within me.

I knew that you were perfect

I knew I would never let you be.

You were growing so quickly

You were talking.

You were laughing

You were walking.

Oh how my heart swelled with love

For such a beautiful boy.

I truly thanked the Lord

For this love and joy.

You just seem to grow and grow

So fine you were.

Such a good person

So sweet and pure.

As the tears fall upon my face

I am sad for me.

For you have gone Home

You have left me be.

I know that you are with the Father

I know that you watch over me.

I know that you are happy

I know that you are free.

Many times my heart shall ache

For I miss you so.

And I am sometimes humanly selfish

I just did not wish you to go.

But time does go on

And I know that one day I shall be with you.

And in Heaven we shall be together

We shall never be blue.

I love you my son

From the beginning till the end.

That is how much my love is for thee

And to you my love I send.

Love, Mother

Darlene Hooks

Kimberly Dawn Combs-Mason

ã copyright 3-05-02

I thank you Kim for permission to use this lovely poem.

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