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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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First-Born There is something about a first-born That claims a mother's heart And breaks it into pieces When it is time to part. Oh Lord, I wasn't ready To send him home to You, But when You said, "It's time to go" What else was I to do? Oh, there's something about a first-born That cannot be replaced. I loved him so, that he must go Is the hardest thing I've faced. Your mother knows the feeling, She lost her first-born too And now in Heaven's glory She's living there with You. He left me with Your promise, Someday we'll meet again, And when at last I hold him I'll be freed from all this pain. Joyce 3/7/08 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (03-07-2008 05:13 PM).] |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
Ah, My dear lady, beautiful poem and I am so sorry to know that you have lost your first born. Yes, you will meet in Heaven someday.  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Joyce Johnson, This is a sad one Joyce. You have a great talent for writing. I like your work. Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
(((((Joyce))))) Such a poignant offering, dear Joyce! The surrendering to what is, in this case, is indeed very very demanding of a Mother's heart. Good that you find some comfort in your faith. Heaven's mysteries will unveil one day hopefully and we shall experience the sweetness of all permeating love. Then even the sorrows for the loss of a First-Born will be forgotten when you will smile into each other's eyes again and reunite in God's upper realms. Love and hugs, dear beautiful Poetess. Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
As a mother who has also lost her first born I was very touched by this poem. Ida |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you everyone. Ida, I am so sorry. there is no pain like it. Love, Joyce |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Joyce, I hope I never have to face this, I do not think I would have the strength needed....parents should never have to do this, God bless you, you write about life with such tenderness,thanks for sharing John |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ You know that this touches me tenderly~  Thank God there are memories to recall for without them .... It never gets easier ... never~ The loss of my younger brother simply broke my mother's will to live~ And yet .... she had to~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Ms. Joyce....lovely heart wrenching poem |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
I felt the pain in every line, Joyce. Beautiful write. There is something 'special' about our first-borns. ((hugs)) to you... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...I am sorry for your loss...no one likes to lose someone they care for...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes, there is a feeling for the first born that surely can't be replaced I often get accused of not loving my second as much as my first |
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