This document is a memorial for Gerald Martin Smyers containing poems, quotes and reflections about living, laughing, and loving. It includes reflections on fatherhood and family as well as poems about life after death and finding brightness even in sorrow. The overall message encourages cherishing loved ones and carrying on living fully with laughter and love even after loss.
24. Let's draw together to recuperate,As we go through this period of sorrow;Let's help each other, with tender careTo find a brighter tomorrow.
27. Silent To Thee As down in the sunless retreat of the ocean, Sweet flowers are springing no mortal can see, So deep in my soul the prayer of devotion, Unheard by the world, Rises silent to Thee.
30. DAD Thoughts of you Dad Often I find myself thinking of you, Dad.Of the support and encouragement you’ve given me over the years.Of your generosity, kindness and guidance and especially of the many talks that we have had together.And it’s when I think of these things that I realize how much it has helped me. To know that you’ve had many of the same dreams and doubts that I’ve had in life.I admire and love you very much.