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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2013-09-30 10:21 PM

Now, I Worry

I worry that my tributes to the living
will be used one day
for their passing.

That just sucks.

I once wrote poetry, which I really haven’t done
for a long while, lately,
but when I wrote it prolifically, as
folks would say,
I wrote it for purpose, and light,
fulfillment
and loving care for others, always others.

This is the part of getting older
that I do not appreciate.

My family, leaving me; my friends, leaving me;
and yet I know this is part of that damned destiny
we all suffer.

So now I worry, that I will write a tribute
for a friend, or a poet
which may one day be turned around and be used
as a eulogy…and I want my poets and friends
to live
enjoying life
being free
being glad
and I am afraid I may never write of them again
lest I use that very poem
one last time.

© 9-30-13 KRJ

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

1 posted 2013-09-30 10:27 PM

I understand these concerns, dear lady. But... I feel that the joy we give someone when we let them know what they mean to us is a gift we'd regret not giving. So write your love, write your respect, write your admiration... and hope they're with you for a long, long time, basking in the knowledge that they're truly appreciated.

Beautiful write!

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

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So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2013-09-30 11:45 PM

I can relate, Karilea. I have attended a lot of funerals lately.
Ida

Sunshine

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3 posted 2013-09-30 11:50 PM

Ladies, my friends....it all boils down to, and equates to giving flowers and comments when those you love are still living.

I just have felt, lately, that too many are passing way to early for problems they never brought on to themselves; and others, yes, maybe they didn't live the best lives in the beginning, but turned around, and then stress...damn stress, stole them away from us.

Forgive me. I am in mourning, for many. I appreciate each and every one of you.

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

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Spring, Texas

4 posted 2013-10-01 01:40 AM

Hugs...

j.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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5 posted 2013-10-01 04:37 PM

It's just so, as you say so well, dear Karilea. Those words for a loved one or a true friend can also bring comfort to those who remain behind, when the moment of transition brings apparent separation.

So, dear Karilea, write on, tributes and non, just write your love always.

(once I made a research on google and found one of my poems, "My Angel", used several times in those Obituary sites where people can leave a comment for a loved one who passed on. I was surprised, but if it brought a little comfort, than it's good isn't it!)

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Sunshine

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6 posted 2013-10-01 10:07 PM

Yes, Margherita. It will always be okay if our words in some way can bring worth, and love, caring and knowledge of how others lived. The transitions in our lives can be consuming; but I know in my heart, I will always hear certain voices in my head when I visit these blue pages....and especially our beloved archives, and our remembrance pages.

Thank you, James, for reading. Write something new for all of us, please.

Kit McCallum

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7 posted 2013-10-02 12:25 PM

You have me pondering, and I do love that. Much enjoyed this Karilea.

It is difficult to think of this sometimes, and I agree with the thought that it is best to let people know today how much they mean to us, for we have no guarantees that we will ever have the chance tomorrow.

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kit

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

8 posted 2013-10-02 09:46 PM

Nice thoughts...but worrying is bad for a smile...James

RMW
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since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

9 posted 2013-11-14 02:54 PM

Yes ...... you once wrote poetry. Smiling. And you still do.

Juju
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since 2003-12-29

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In your dreams

10 posted 2013-11-17 11:25 PM

I keep thinking that tribulations will pass, but in the end it is just my perception that changes.

I think when I encounter death in my world, it feels unreal. It's part of life, but I never get use to it. I just want to keep all the good things and never let go. I am greedy like that.

Juju

-Juju

-"So you found a girl
Who thinks really deep thoughts
What's so amazing about really deep thoughts " Silent all these Years, Tori Amos

2islander2
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11 posted 2013-11-19 02:31 AM

Hi sunshine, this is empathy, but you have to look other people too, i guess, and use your talent in every field, thanks for the poignant poem,

yann

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