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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2011-01-01 09:15 PM

I should have stayed longer…

How do I wring a moment
into a poem
when I am not sure
if I should even begin?

People look at me, askance,
“are you sure?” and I think
yes, I am
as I was forged for this
unknown practice,
although beneficent of all of it
prior - by birth, love, marriage
and friendship.

By death, a promise.

To give, as she, and all
Before, had given me.
Moments, Life, Living, Love.
She and others had known me, well.
And here I am, holding a stranger’s hand.

Touching her shoulder, giving peace?

That [oh lord I pray] I provide comfort;
Talking [oh lord I pray] soothing words;
Wondering how…then knowing a heart’s
Strike….bingo. Pinball. Score.

You are here for me.

So I cried for the lady I touched
For the first time yesterday, though
She knew not my name, nor my face,
Nor my goal…except to let her know

I am here, for you.

I went to visit her today…
But she had passed only hours
After I left yesterday,
Hopefully, for a brief
moment, knowing
She was not alone.

I should have stayed longer.

© 1-1-11 KRJ

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

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By the Seaside

1 posted 2011-01-01 10:10 PM

Such a precious gift!!!

Warm hugs to you~

JerryPat
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since 2010-10-30

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2 posted 2011-01-01 10:14 PM

Wonderfully soul-searching write. This whole life/death arrangement leaves a lot to be desired. We tend to, one and all, leave our earthly remains in a state of horror and total fright. Modern medicine gives us longer life and dulls the horror of our suffering somewhat, but there comes a time when our eyes must see what is facing us and the pain is so intense we merge into it all wholly and welcoming death's cold fingers.

I am sorry, Sunshine, for getting a bit carried away. I am also sure that she felt there was someone there for her that cared and that made her transition more peaceful.

When early morning quietness seeps into my being
it's like I'm being hugged by everything good in the world.—August 16, 2010

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

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3 posted 2011-01-01 10:36 PM

This is so perfect for where I am right now - in time, I'll share it with one of my dearest friends.

Love you and wishing you a happy 2011.

Alison

Spiros Zafiris
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since 2002-10-20

Posts 982
Canada

4 posted 2011-01-01 11:59 PM

..hi Sunshine..>>the dear ones who pass
are happily There and they're wishing
you a happy new year as i do too..>>spiros

DrinaLove
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since 2010-12-23

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California

5 posted 2011-01-02 12:26 PM

gifted u are

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29

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South Africa

6 posted 2011-01-02 05:28 AM

Such a heart touching and well written poem, Karilea. I think everything in life is as it's supposed to be so with that thought in mind, you stayed just as long as you were supposed to.

Marchmadness
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So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2011-01-02 12:01 PM

Touching write, Sunshine. (A name that fits.)
Ida

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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Fair to middlin' of nowhere

8 posted 2011-01-02 12:08 PM

Bless your beautiful heart

Lori

icebox
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Posts 4383
in the shadows

9 posted 2011-01-02 12:43 PM

To touch with understanding
is to connect souls
with threads of awareness.

Martie

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California

10 posted 2011-01-02 02:02 PM

Sissie...A precious gift...your attention.

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

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New Brunswick Canada

11 posted 2011-01-02 02:27 PM

No need to stay any longer your heart was still there.
Loved the reality of this.

Eric

ain't doin nothin at all just answerin the call
and kinda driftin away from it all

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

12 posted 2011-01-02 03:47 PM

Beautiful, dear Karilea. She went home enriched by your trusting smile and your warmth.

Your gift of heart and time was perfect. As was the duration.

Love,
Margherita

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

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Florida

13 posted 2011-01-02 10:40 PM

To be with some one when there is a need is the finest thing one can do or be.

Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London

14 posted 2011-01-02 11:18 PM

time well spent is very precious ... you're a beautiful person
~

mikeandrew
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15 posted 2011-01-05 03:35 AM

a wonderful poem very good thank you.

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

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USA

16 posted 2011-01-05 05:52 PM

nice

faithmairee
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since 2011-01-05

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Poe Haven, USA

17 posted 2011-01-05 10:54 PM

very profound and beautifully written...a great poem!

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

steavenr
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Posts 4058

18 posted 2011-01-08 12:11 PM

"I am here, for you." A most remarkable and precious gift...so well expressed by your lovely words...what we all need to hear when we need someone to care...excellent write

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

19 posted 2011-01-11 10:10 PM

You are good poets, to read, and respond...
and I will do it again, tomorrow.

Love, Write, Give....and then give some more.

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