navwin » Discussion » Announcements & Links » Who Will Weep for Natassja
Announcements & Links
Post A Reply Post New Topic Who Will Weep for Natassja Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Neeraja
Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812
The Netherlands

0 posted 2003-09-15 07:13 AM



WHO WILL WEEP FOR NATASSJA…

She lived next door to me for 19 years
Always playing with my children
Where Rik and Subhala were there was Natassja too

Her smile… her beautiful smile
She enjoyed having meals with us together
But always a nervous… haunted look on her face

Parents divorced when she was 3
She had to deal with the suicide of her father at 10
Her mother was an alcoholic

A terrible car accident 3 years ago
Her mother badly injured
Now Natassja had to be the mother

She became so skinny…
I made her vanilla pudding with fresh strawberries
And extra cream… I was so worried about her

And no family around
Only Natassja and her mother
And always the wrong boyfriends

She moved to another village
And we lost contact for a while
Until I moved to the same village

She saw me walking my dog
And suddenly I heard her voice
Greeting me from the other side of the street

She was 6 months pregnant
from the wrong boyfriend
Later I heard… she lost her baby…

Then last week… a phone call from my daughter
Mom… did you hear about the woman
That died after a fall from her apartment?

Mommy…. That was Natassja…

No one knows… if she jumped from the building herself
Or that her 43 year old friend pushed her
during the fight they had…

So now I am asking…
Who will weep for Natassja
The girl… with the beautiful smile

Only 24 years young

Please my friends…
Weep with me for Natassja
So she will never feel alone again

© Copyright 2003 Neeraja Wittebrood - All Rights Reserved
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
1 posted 2003-09-15 07:30 AM


Indeed - This young lady endured much in her few mortal years.  Neeraja, this is the "Announcements" forum - and not really intended for poetry.  We can move this lovely tribute to a poetry forum for you -  Which forum would you prefer?
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
2 posted 2003-09-15 08:01 AM


OK - Since you intended this as a request for prayer, we'll leave it here for that purpose.  Bring on the prayers, poets...

Its poetic format is really appropriate for Open however, so I'll move a copy there.  

Neeraja
Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812
The Netherlands
3 posted 2003-09-15 08:21 AM


Thanks Nan... you're so sweet!
Enchantress
Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
4 posted 2003-09-15 08:42 AM


What a sad sad life this girl had..
and to die at such a young age...
Prayers are being said that Natassja has found peace.
Heart hugs to you Neeraja.

Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
5 posted 2003-09-15 08:55 AM



Yes, hopefully your friend has found
the peace she so rightfully deserves.
What a tragedy that a life such as hers
fell through the cracks.  I am so grateful
that even if for a short time, she knew
your love, Neeraja.

Marge Tindal
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores
6 posted 2003-09-15 09:08 AM


Neeraja~
Such a sad and poignantly compelling read.
How could one not weep for the harshness of the life of Natassja ?

This is so very, very touching~
I lift her name in prayer~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
   noles1@totcon.com   

Midnitesun
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647
Gaia
7 posted 2003-09-15 11:46 AM


Oh, how sad and tragic. Heart hugs to you, for this loss of a friend.
Mistletoe Angel
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 Tours
Member Empyrean
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon
8 posted 2003-09-15 01:17 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Neeraja, I am so very sorry to hear this tragic news, dearest friend, I wish I knew what to say to comfort and console you, but all I can say is that everyone who denied her should feel ashamed and now Natassja can rest in peace and finally feel free...as she has deserved to her entire life! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, know we are always here for you and we are all so proud of Natassja and we for one loved her very much just as we love you, I want the whole heavens to hear as I scream aloud how special Natassja will always be! (sends angel healing hugs your way)



Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

Trillium
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098
Idaho, USA
9 posted 2003-09-15 01:31 PM


Neeraja:  What a sad story to read about. This is a loving thing you are doing for her and I know many people are praying for her to be peaceful now. Thanks for sharing your sorrow with us.

Betty Lou Hebert

Nightshade
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962
just out of reach
10 posted 2003-09-15 01:50 PM


Natassja is in the loving arms of her Lord. She will only feel peace. I am so sorry for your loss of a dear friend. Chris
Wind
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981

11 posted 2003-09-15 04:01 PM


oh...I am very sorry...very very sorry. This is terribly sad, and it is wonderful that you shared her story with us.

And the angel said unto me, "These are the cries of the carrots, the cries of the carrots!"
-Tool

LilTai
Member
since 2002-06-08
Posts 189
United States
12 posted 2003-09-15 06:52 PM


salaam aleikum,
i'm so sorry to hear this...her soul is at peace now, inshaallah, and i will keep you in my prayers...

Neeraja
Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812
The Netherlands
13 posted 2003-09-16 07:14 AM


Thank you all for your comforting words but even more thanks for all your prayers... it means a lot to me and I am sure all those prayers will reach her... so she must feel loved... where ever she is...

Thanks again...

Neeraja

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Discussion » Announcements & Links » Who Will Weep for Natassja

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary