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K-K
Member

since 2008-03-13

Posts 153
Indiana

0 posted 2008-03-13 02:23 PM

What would you do
in 5 short years?
Would you make them the most
or hide from your fears?
Our little Cory
chose to live
Every day with a smile
and love to give
Though stricken with cancer
before he was one
his journey through life
had only begun
No matter how bad
he might have felt
He always knew how
to make your heart melt
Living life to its fullest
Each day he Awoke
He could make you smile
Every time he spoke
He filled the room
with laughter and tears
And touched many lives
in his 5 short years

He had a surprise
if you took his hand
then walk you outside
to his baseball land
It was the game he loved
more than anyone you know
Once his bat in hand
He'd put on a show
He would talk of his pets
if you'd lend him an ear
or anything else
you'd take time to hear
There were no strangers
to Cory Duane
He cared for everyone
no matter their name
The most amazing child
for such a young man
He looked up to his father
---- His biggest fan
When he was picked up at school
he beat all the kids out
with his arms opened wide
"That's my Dad" he would shout

They would wait on his brother
before going home with Dad
And spend the whole weekend playing
with every toy he had
He would tease his brothers
in his superman Jammies
and rock his guitar
like those at the Grammy's
Course Nana and Papa
would often stop by
to see that their "Precious"
was doing alright
At the close of day
He'd ask "Pat my Butt"
Knowing you'd take time
no matter what
He fought hard to beat
the disease he had
And would never complain
of feeling bad
It's certainly not fair
the battle he fought
All those who knew him
took in what he taught
For those who missed out
on life's smallest lesson
We're sorry you missed out
on our biggest blessing
For someone so young
his heart was of Gold
You would never have known
he was just 5 years old

starpower
Member

since 2007-04-10

Posts 82
Utah

1 posted 2008-03-13 02:33 PM

Welcome to PIP talk Forums, and I love your poem and keep wirting your heart out to the world. if you want you can email me at Starpower60@hotmail.com

You can send me an email,
Thanks

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2008-03-13 02:34 PM

Dear K

Your child was a miracle in motion. I am very sorry for your loss, but I thank you from my heart for sharing your child with us today.

Welcome to Passions. Please, check your email for a Very Special greeting.

" It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love
~*~
KRJ

effjayel
Senior Member

since 2007-09-30

Posts 1474
At the Crossroads of Infinity

3 posted 2008-03-13 02:40 PM

This was so good and obviously very heartfelt & personal. I applaud your courage in posting this and the amazing talent that you have in putting this so well together. I feel as if I knew the little guy through your words & I think it would be a fine tribute to him for you to continue to write & post in his memory. Very good job & a warm welcome to the Passions family.... John

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

4 posted 2008-03-13 04:01 PM

it's an unforgettable loss,thank you for sharing the memory of your son...
regards
2islander2

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

5 posted 2008-03-13 04:09 PM

Thank you for sharing the beauty of his life with us. I am so sorry for your loss.
Welcome to Passions, where I hope you'll feel free to share more of Cory with us.

K-K
Member

since 2008-03-13

Posts 153
Indiana

6 posted 2008-03-13 05:09 PM

Thank you to all for your kind words. May you continue to inspire us all through your expressions.

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

7 posted 2008-03-13 05:24 PM

What a beautiful entrance you have made here.
Welcome.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

8 posted 2008-03-13 05:43 PM

Sorry for your loss...simply beautiful to feel the caring, the acceptance, the love you have shared in your writing...James

BugBuggy
Member

since 2005-12-19

Posts 130
michigan

9 posted 2008-03-13 05:49 PM

what a wonderful tribute to that fine young man..

BugBuggy

Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

10 posted 2008-03-13 07:10 PM

WELCOME TO PIP!

Very sad write

ARCTIC WIND

[This message has been edited by Artic Wind (03-13-2008 09:24 PM).]

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

11 posted 2008-03-13 08:58 PM

That was such heart breaking poem KK and I sincerely feel for you. To lose such a

wonderful little man is a tragic thing to happen to any family. Tell us some more about Cory and may he rest in peace.

A very warm welcome to PIP KK, you will enjoy being here with so many great people.

Lindsay

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

12 posted 2008-03-13 09:49 PM

Welcome to PIP, KK. This is a beautiful and very touching poem especially for me. I lost my daughter to cancer. She was 34 and had a ten year old daughter. Sometimes I think being able to write some of it out helps a little. Your little son is smiling at this lovely tribute.
Ida

K-K
Member

since 2008-03-13

Posts 153
Indiana

13 posted 2008-03-14 09:13 AM

Many thanks again for appreciating this poem. It is my most heartfelt. He just celebrated his first birthday in Heaven(would have been 6) on March 11. The skies were glowing that day. He loved balloons, so we sent them up to him for his party. More later when stronger. I will write to you soon Ida, thoughts are with you!!!

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

14 posted 2008-03-15 01:16 AM

Kris

I am so touched by your poem and so happy that Cory was in your life. How sad that he was not with you longer. Few poems have touched me as deeply as yours has - you gave us all the gift of your son and now we carry a part of him with us. It's as if a small part of my heart was opened for him.

Thank you and I, too, am sorry that you were given such a blessing only to have him taken away. How lucky though to have had him for those 5 short years.

You are in my thoughts tonight,
Alison

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

15 posted 2008-03-15 12:37 PM

K-K,

Your Cory was a cool and courageous kid. I admire a guy like that.

Bobby

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

16 posted 2008-03-15 12:50 PM

My words fall short in expressing the depth of my compassion for the loss of your son, Cory.

Thank you for sharing your memories of your wonderful little boy and of his life ~ albeit, so tragically short. God bless you all.

Love & Eternal Light,
Linda

K-K
Member

since 2008-03-13

Posts 153
Indiana

17 posted 2008-03-15 03:41 PM

And to think I was hesitant to post anything to begin with. It is hard to share certain things. You have all made me very happy and proud. Thank you for your support and understanding the depth of this write.

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

18 posted 2008-03-15 04:36 PM

Post away, K-K. I think that what is truly special about PiP is not that there so much poetry. I think what is really remarkable is how people embrace each other here.

I am glad that you had the courage to open your heart to us.

Alison

simon
Member

since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

19 posted 2008-03-15 07:19 PM

This is so beautiful. I have nothing new to say that hasn't already been said apart from to echo it relentlessly.

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

20 posted 2008-03-15 08:41 PM

Kris...

it is this very type of poem
that most of PiP will feel most
passionate about. We've many husbands
and wifes, sisters and brothers,
who have lost loved ones.

You'll find them in the daily poems
and you'll find them in the archives.

Again, thank you for posting...

and may you never quit.

Larrysmom
Senior Member

since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

21 posted 2008-04-18 09:25 PM

K-K,

Your Cory is an amazing and beautiful little man. Your poem shows that so very well…I think its amazingly beautiful.

Thank you for introducing me to Cory.

Tammy<333

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

22 posted 2008-04-18 10:18 PM

K-K... welcome indeed to our pages blue... your heartfelt words are a pure gift.. what an amazing child you have.. I say 'have' because I know he will always be with you ... love and

hugs to you ... love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

K-K
Member

since 2008-03-13

Posts 153
Indiana

23 posted 2008-04-22 12:45 PM

Thank you all for your wonderful support and caring thoughts. Yes, he still lives in us all, each and every day. Please take time to help fight Cancer and other children inflicted with this horrible disease!!! Relay for life is an amazing program, and that is where your donations and support can make a difference!! Thanks and love to all

gilead
Senior Member

since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

24 posted 2008-04-22 02:18 PM

Little children who suffer give so much love and teach us so much about life! This poem touches my heart with sadness mixed with sweetness. I have a little nephew who is now six years who is a surviver of multiple myeloma since age two. You are in my deepest meditations.

Art

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

25 posted 2008-04-22 06:28 PM

welcome to passions

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