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Blue and Black and White
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Blue and Black and White |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Blue and Black and White A little bit of blue, a lot of black and white... The colors of a wedding so precious in my sight. My grandaughter sprinkling petals... that impish grin on her face. My son proudly escorting the bride in his father's place. My daughter in her tierra, a godly glimpse of perfection Oh, for me to not be there that day - a stern price for indiscretion. But trapped in my own era, with only one truth to embrace; I missed my daughter's wedding, in isolated disgrace. Blue and white boquet in hand, amid laughter and smiles. Mother and daughter, in matching white, taking turns down the aisle... While I've finally come to understand what reality's dissevered: I lost my chance to do things right - that day is gone fiorever! How purely selfish I must be, to grieve over their day of joy, While, at the same time, feeling so proud... of both my girl and my boy. My boy, in black, honor upheld - all I could never be. I only hope he will shake my hand come the day I am set free. A little blue being all that's left, perhaps in stray thought of me; I only pray the beautiful bride saved a dance for her daddy. ...That for all I stand bereft of, I won't yield to this sorrow, But learn from days I can't have back to cherish what's shared tomorrow. Michael Anderson 4/13/11 C.S.P. Did I waste it? |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Heartbreaking, Michael, and I think that is enough said. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You remind many of us what we are indeed thankful for, Michael, in your own, inimitable way. Thank you, m'friend. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Been there my friend ... j. |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
"...That for all I stand bereft of, I won't yield to this sorrow, But learn from days I can't have back to cherish what's shared tomorrow." That's the key, dear.  You're one of the few that I know that can. ((hugs)) |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
wow, you would say this situation is so hard as to be without words, but you have worded it perfectly |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
How sad for you...you write your feelings so well and bring tears to the eye...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Missing such a special occasion was a lash across your soul and every word of this wonderful write breaks my heart - until I get to the last line. And that's the key, my friend. Every moment we spend regretting what's not or wasn't is a moment we waste the chance to appreciate what is or can be. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Michael, This is a heart-breaking read. Yet, the love you have for your children shines through the sadness. There are days that we will never recover - I wish you joy in the days ahead that you can capture. Thank you for sharing the most poignant pieces of your life with us. Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So sad, Michael. Ida |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Oh man! This was tough to get through. Very heart-breaking... JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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