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Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
It’s been two weeks since I last saw you
Laying in the casket, but looking at peace
As I stood there talking to you for the last time
I could feel your presence around me as the minutes passed by
I swear I saw you grin when I was looking at you
Boy do I miss you, you were taken from
us too soon
Thank you for the little winks and reminders you have sent me along the way
It sure does put a smile on my face and brightens up my day
Knowing your watching over me and knowing your okay
I miss you
Every
Single
Day
Jul 2019 · 81
Maximum Volume
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
There are times when I realize that my face speaks at maximum volume with the words and phrases that are inside my head...
Jul 2019 · 108
Life
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Spin the wheel
Win a prize
Oh wait
You’ve already won
God gave you life....
Let that sink in a little...
Jul 2019 · 119
Losing Control
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Losing control
The air is thick
Cutting the tension
With a sharp knife
Hard to breath
Losing strife
Oxygen low
Help me
Anxiety
Out
Of
Control
Jul 2019 · 264
Knife in your back...
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Many slander words spoken to me
Knives in my back
Pain dripping down
Shade thrown at me
Yet I’m the one
Attempting to help someone
Do you really think that would slow me down
Beat up and knock me to the ground
NO!
I will be the one to help you
Even if you only have one knife in your back
I’ll support you
I’ll help you
I’ll be there for you
If you can’t help at least one person
No one will be able to help you in return
Let that settle in for a moment...
I’ll wait...
Jul 2019 · 78
Rewarded
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
How can some people get away with so much
Yet get rewarded for ******* up?
Jul 2019 · 122
Naked Eye
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
To the naked eye
We all look just fine
But everyone, deep down inside
Is hurting from something
Don’t let your judgment lie
Jul 2019 · 96
Annoying
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Ever have someone annoy you so bad that you just want to flip out on them yet don’t want to give them the satisfaction of them knowing their annoying you at the same time?
Jul 2019 · 175
Inside and Outside
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Sometimes our insides
Don’t match the outside
Sometimes the outside
Doesn’t match the inside

You never know what someone is going through
Physically
Emotionally
Or
Mentally

Read the entirety of the book first
Before judging just what you see from the cover
Jul 2019 · 80
One Day
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
One day
We will
All come
To realize
How blessed
We were
In our
Lives
Opening our
Eyes to
The love
We’ve shared
People we’ve
Met
Struggles we
Had
Things we
Did
What we
Had
Who we’ve
Touched
Changing our
Lives
One step
At a
Time...
Jul 2019 · 286
Cameron Boyce
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Your infectious smile
Your courageous laugh
Impractical joker
Immensely talented
Joy to the world
Happy as can be
Can’t believe you taken from me
Light up the room
Even in times of sadness
Leaving a hole in our hearts
A pain in our chest
As now we say goodbye
Laying you to rest
Taken too soon
Ripped from our lives
Such a talent, a sparkle in your eyes
No words can fill this void
We carry the memories and hold this lasting Polaroid
Like a tattoo on our hearts
Even though we are apart
We will remember you
Like a piece of fine art
Though we must parts ways for now
We send our love and hugs as you take your final bow
For one day we will meet again
When you wait for and greet us at the bridges bend...
Jul 2019 · 61
Illuminating Leaves
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
The sun peeking through the trees
Illuminating the leaves
Sending me signs of love
Of ones who passed before me
Jul 2019 · 124
Blessings
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Softly
Counting
Your
Blessings
Like
The
Last
Petal
Falling
On
A
Dying
Yet
So
Alive
Rose
Jul 2019 · 451
The Other Side
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Sometimes I wonder what it’s like on the other side
Hoping your ok, don’t worry about me, I’m just fine
Yes of course I do cry
Wondering if your really ok
On the other side...
Jul 2019 · 86
Holding Hands
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
“Where I feel the safest and feel the most love, as our fingertips touch giving my heart the warmest hug”
Jul 2019 · 143
Embrace the Day
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Close your eyes
Reflect on your day
Dreams take you on a journey of come what may
Eyes open wide
Smile on your face
Place your feet on the ground
Embrace the day
Jul 2019 · 106
Change
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Don't find the fault in others
But the positive within yourself
You can't change people
But you can change yourself
Change for the better
Look for the signs
To become a better you
Always remember I am who I am but
Don't let other change you....
Jul 2019 · 89
Shining Darkness
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
You got that twinkle in your eye
Like the night sky
Shining bright among the darkness
Jul 2019 · 117
Intertwined
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
What’s yours is mine
What’s mine is yours
The love in our hearts
Are always intertwined
That will connect us for all time
Jul 2019 · 146
Old is New
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
What’s old is actually new
When I flip through the memories I’ve made with you
Jul 2019 · 66
I Miss You
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
I close my eyes
What do I see
I see your face
Staring back at me
No words to speak
Just looks of joy
Boy I miss you
Your laugh
Your jokes
Your grin
So much more
Thanks for visiting
It means a lot
Knowing your ok
At your final
Resting spot
You reached your hand
Out to touch mine
As you faded away
Those precious moments
We’re so divine
As I write this you came again
A singing cardinal sits above my head
Thanks for the signs you’ve been sending my way
It definitely put a smile onto my face...
Jul 2019 · 104
I Have Not...
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
I thought I’ve accepted that your gone.....



....I have not....
Jul 2019 · 119
One week...
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
It’s been one week since I last saw you...
One week since we laid my brother-in-law to rest :(
Jul 2019 · 132
Making Memories
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Ocean waves
Grains of sand
Dark and light
Crystal blue waters
Miles of smiles
Sun shining bright
Making memories that will last a lifetime
Jul 2019 · 86
Heavens Visiting Hours..
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Total miles 4,352
But if heaven had visiting hours
I'd drive forever to see you, again....
Jul 2019 · 150
Thinking of You
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
A
Tear
Just
Slowly
Fell
Down
My
Face
Thinking
Of
You
Jul 2019 · 210
Fourth of July
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Fireworks will fly
On this here Fourth of July
Be thankful
Feel blessed
Be safe
Happy Fourth of July!
Jul 2019 · 106
Bite
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Sometimes words can be as itchy as a mosquito bite
But silence can be even more venomous as a snake bite
Jul 2019 · 124
Determination
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Avoidance isn’t key
Determination is what
Makes me
Jul 2019 · 208
Nature Talks
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Walking in nature
Feeling the wind
Wrap it’s arms around me
Sun beating down
Drying my tears
Saying the unsaid words
As the birds sing a song
To the music in my head
Jul 2019 · 113
Pain in my Heart
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
This pain in my heart
When will it subside
I still can’t believe
We had to say goodbye...
Jul 2019 · 65
Whirlwind of Emotions
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
This weekend has been a whirlwind of emotions
Highs and lows
(Mostly lows)
Happy and sad
(Mostly sad)
Saying goodbye
(More ways then one)
Listening to songs be sung
Reminiscing about old times
Creating new
(You were taken way to soon)
Mending severed ties
(Thanks to you)
Saying a tearful goodbye
(Nonetheless at the airport too)
The show must go on
Life must start a new
But there’s a emptiness in my heart
(From losing you)
And there’s a emptiness in my heart
(That miles that separate us from you)
Our forever love will continue to grow
As time will go on, so must the show
(Even though this final curtain call must come to an end)
This is just the beginning
This isn’t the end
Your hard work and dedication
(Lives within all of us)
That you instilled in everyone
(Leaving your handprint within all of our hearts)
Even until the very end
As we sang once more
(Under your direction)
“How Great Thou Art”
Jul 2019 · 66
Yesteryear
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
I wish I could turn back time to yesteryear where I didn’t feel numb or have to shed a tear
It will never get any easier
I’ll just cry a little less
I was the lucky one
I am truly blessed
Please keep directing me
Stage right or stage left
Don’t mind my singing
I am still not the best
I know your at peace
But my heart is left broken
A lost piece of the puzzle
Went up to heaven with you
Hold it tight and never let go
One day when we reunite
The puzzle piece will fit again
Just right...
Jul 2019 · 244
Company
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
I sit on the patio
Alone as can be
Wishing you were here
Keeping each other company
Only miles apart
Separate us
But our connections
Are always in our hearts
My sister-in-law went back to Florida after we said our Final goodbye to her husband and my brother-in-law. It’s been an emotional weekend.
Jun 2019 · 76
Freeze Time
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
If only
We could
Freeze time
Making these
Memories last
Without time
Passing by
Jun 2019 · 311
Your Final Bow
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
It is time to take your final bow
Your curtain now will come down
We gather around to say goodbye
One last time
As now you embark on the climb
The stage is set
The lights are bright
Take your places
It’s showtime
Don’t worry about me
I am alright
I left my mark, now it’s time to take flight
Remember me as you reminisce about the times we shared
But always remember, I’m still always there
In your hearts
On your mind
I will wait for you all
On the other side
Jun 2019 · 128
Today...Tomorrow...
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
Today...
Tomorrow...
Will be
The last time
I physically get to see
You for the last time
I sure will cry
As we gather to say
Our final goodbye
Jun 2019 · 116
Tears
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
When you think
       Your tears are dried
            One more falls down
                   Followed by many more
Jun 2019 · 547
Gone
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I sit here
     Staring at your
           Picture on the
                                Shelf
                  Still in total
      Disbelief that
Your gone...
Jun 2019 · 106
Obituary
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
It’s finally real
Your obituary come out today
It gave me the chills
To read of the life you had enjoyed
I’m glad I was involved
My heart continues to break
When will this pain subside for heavens sake
I want this weekend to past by fast
But in the same token I want it to go slow
On Saturday we’ll say our final goodbyes
I will be left broken on the inside...
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
The lights in the theatre will never shine as bright as they did before, but your legacy lives on as you now soar, high up in the clouds, unfortunately you took your final bow, continue to direct us from high above, you were one of a kind and oh so loved...
Jun 2019 · 135
Final resting place
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
My heart is breaking
Knowing in a couple days
I will see you one last time
Say my final goodbye
As you get lowered into the ground
For your final resting place...
Jun 2019 · 250
Can’t believe your gone
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I still can’t believe your gone
I don’t want to believe your gone
This can’t be happening
This can’t happen to you
This is a rough one...
I’m not sure I’m strong enough to say
Goodbye to you (for now)
Rip Larry
Jun 2019 · 240
Rest Easy Larry
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I’ve tried all day to figure out exactly what to say.... so many words come to my mind yet I’m still speechless at this time. It’s been almost 20 years of knowing you, yes 20, and I couldn’t be more humbled to have been apart of your life. Starting out on my first endeavor on the Munopco stage in “Joseph” not knowing much about community theatre at all, you helped and guided through it all. Little teenager at the time, who never wanted to smile until showtime, you continued to push me and help me shine. Not only only stage, but offstage in life, you’ve taught me life lessons and you were a dear friend of mine. Through many shows, too many to count, I believe it was 35 all together, from the start. Fast forward to 11 years ago, when we became “family”. I could now call you my brother-in-law, and that was something so very special. The time we’ve had together over these years and al the memories that we have created together is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. You were such an amazing mentor, director, friend, supporter, brother-in-law and so much more. You definitely left your handprint on many hearts throughout your lifetime and touched so many lives. You will never be forgotten, come on who can forget Larry Williams, you were one of a kind. Your legacy will live on through all of those who had the pleasure of knowing you or have been able to work with you on and off the stage. My heart is heavy, the tears will continue but the memories will live on forever. May you protect, guide and watch over all of us always and kick us in the **** when we need that extra push.
The theatre lights will not shine as much anymore, but your talent and love you have shown us will shine brighter then before. I love you Larry and will miss you so much... until we meet again, thank you for all the lives you have touched.
Only some will get this but this ones for you Larry... Beep Beep! Rest easy Mr. Williams.
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
And with the sound of music
The show must go on
You’ll always be in our hearts
Don’t cry for me, I’m defying gravity
On my own, but think of me in your memory
Close every door and let it go
Let me be your star
As if we never said goodbye
There’s  no business like show business
You’ll never walk alone
Just look for me in the corner of the sky
My brother-in-law peacefully
Passed this morning. :(
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
Waiting for the sad news to break
Patiently awaiting that dreaded phone call
Let time go slow because I’m not ready for the goodbye
Dreading that phone call about my brother-in-law. Don’t want the phone to ring. This goes with the other poem I wrote called prayers please or it’s not goodbye it’s see you soon. :(
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I don’t even know what to say
You’ll be gone in a couple days
The last text I have from you
I don’t want to delete it
It can’t be true
To think I will never see you again
You were more then just my friend
A mentor, a supporter, a brother and a director
I couldn’t ask for anything more
I pray now that you suffer no more
Go in peace and may you continue to soar
Make sure you keep teaching me from high above
I am thankful for these many years of love
It’s not goodbye, I’ll see you soon
When we meet again high above the moon
Jun 2019 · 194
Send Prayers Please
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I don’t even know what to say
You’ll be gone in a couple days
The last text I have from you
I don’t want to delete it
It can’t be true
To think I will never see you again
You were more then just my friend
A mentor, a supporter, a brother and a director
I couldn’t ask for anything more
I pray now that you suffer no more
Go in peace and may you continue to soar
Make sure you keep teaching me from high above
I am thankful for these many years of love
It’s not goodbye, I’ll see you soon
When we meet again high above the moon
My brother-in-law is in hospice and only has a couple days left. We will not get to physically say goodbye since they live in Florida. My heart is breaking.
Jun 2019 · 64
Prayers Please
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I don’t even know what to say
You’ll be gone in a couple days
The last text I have from you
I don’t want to delete it
It can’t be true
To think I will never see you again
You were more then just my friend
A mentor, a supporter, a brother and a director
I couldn’t ask for anything more
I pray now that you suffer no more
Go in peace and may you continue to soar
Make sure you keep teaching me from high above
I am thankful for these many years of love
It’s not goodbye, I’ll see you soon
When we meet again high above the moon
My brother in law is now in hospice and only has a couple days left. Please send prayers as he lives in Florida and I have no way to physically say goodbye.
Jun 2019 · 74
Dirty Laundry
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
Social media can be an evil place
People who ***** about everything
It is such a disgrace
We all have problems
We all have stress
But to just complain about everything
It is such a mess
Don’t air your ***** laundry
For all to see
Just to get some self pity
It’s not a platform to receive charity
Come on people have some dignity
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