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Tears In The Pool (for all who have lost a child through whatever means) |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho 
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Bittersweet crimson root of anguish, intransigent plant still flaunting itself through my heart, twisting, digging deep into crevasses of emotions that I cannot remove. It’s pure raw pain to be around little girls; with mine lost to me, and they’re everywhere; they’re everywhere. ~ ~ ~ I saw her last night in the smile of another child, the sparkle in her eyes, the quick and eager graceful fluid movements of her lithe little body, the music of her giggles. I’ve felt my soul crumble in church, at supermarkets, and driving past school playgrounds ... I saw her once in a swimming pool, her dark hair and sunny eyes squinting wet at me above the surface, the rest of her submerged; I knew it wasn’t Sheena, but there she was, come back to me just long enough to break my heart again ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 10-24-2000).] |
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jonmcm Member
since 2000-10-11
Posts 222England |
Rosemary, I am so sorry that you have had such a loss. My thoughts are with you Jon |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Rosemary, My heart goes out to you. This is a very sad poem full of emotions. I am so sorry. This brought back a near tragic day in my life. I pulled one of my twin girls, out of a friend's swimming pool. I broke my leg diving in the pool and never give up, fighting for her life. To feel her breath again, was no more than a miracle, I never even felt the pain of my shattered leg. God is with us all! Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
(((warm hug)) my heart reach out for you, and I am so terrible sorry for your lost, the most tragic event that can happen in your life. you are in my thoughts. take care ....Charisma |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
You look in the mirror and you see her there as well.. HUGS |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Grief and painful rememberance pouring out from a beautiful heart, though achingly sad, this is exquisitly written Hugs Liz |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
I too share in this sisterhood of losing a child..I still feel her in the corners of my mind, there is a emptiness that haunts me..she would be 19 23 Nov. Thank you for sharing. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
a sad one...and heartfelt Rosemary..HUGS ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
This is so heart wrenching! My heart goes out to all parents who have had to endure such a tragic loss. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
jonmcm - thank you so much! Daniel J D - your story was astounding! I’m so grateful your little girl lived - and you had the strength to endure a broken leg, to fight for her life! Charisma - I really appreciate your care! RainbowGirl - now there’s a good and sweet idea! Elizabeth Santos - you know so much of sorrow - your comments mean a great deal to me! Thank you! Lorelei54 - I’m so sorry for your loss too. Yes, I think we all will always see our lost ones in the corners of our mind, no matter how many years go by. I see old ladies in my father’s nursing home, cuddling baby dolls in their laps, and I wonder who they’re missing ... Victoria - you have a warm heart. Thank you! EagleOne - You have a warm heart too! Yes, I was trying to reach beyond my own pain, and extend a hand of care to all who have lost. Thank you! The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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StarGlow Junior Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 40 |
God Bless you! Heartwrenching piece. (((HUGS))) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rosemary~ Just sending an armful of *Hugs* to you. Tenderly written, my friend. *Love the new picture !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
StarGlow and Marge - Thank you both so much! I appreciate your comments and care! |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Nice choise and use of words here... I may have to get you to teach me, some... love, dale Writing isn't just something I do, it's something I am. To write of feelings that touch all hearts in some manner is my delight. -Marge Tindal |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
I've seen the same pain in my mother's eyes...when I lost my brother. My heart goes out to you. Ron |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rosemary--I understand who you see, for I have seen her too, those colt legs dance around from many directions and make the loss new again. Hugs to you...your poetry is always beautiful and tender. |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~I express deepest sympathy to you as I know this loss....My heart goes out to you and all parents who have had such tragedy placed before them....Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece!!~ ~Cherie~ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
God Bless you, yes, I remember 22 yrs ago, my daughter, and I know I'll see her again, in heaven. THis is lovely. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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