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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom 
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Unable to sleep I walked to the village church somewhere quiet to go and there's nowhere left to search I wasn't even sure if it would be open but walking is better than pacing as I tried the door it gave and I couldn't believe what I was facing so many candles already alight representing hope or maybe goodbye with shaking hands I lit one of my own that simple act allowed me to cry Why do we apologise for feeling grief? the loss of a friend does make me sad but it also makes me reflect and treasure again what we both had Half the battle is in acceptance your own life still has to be lived so if I'm smiling I'm smiling for them in their passing I still need to give Turning to go back outside I look once more at candlelight deep in thought as I walk home I see the stars sparkle in the night Somehow I feel better than I did! ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 10-07-1999).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You make me very glad the church door was open...beautiful... |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Hugs Rainbow.....a very moving piece ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Beautifully expressed RG! And- we feel guilty for grieving because it is a selfish act. We aren't greiving for their pain, because we are probably sure they feel none. Our grief is for OUR loss. We have lost the comfort, caring, friendship, etc, and feel guilty for that selfishness. BUT... I don't think we should. What else are friend for, but to make you feel good, to provide a shoulder to cry on. Our grieving over the loss of a loved one is a fitting tribute that we should feel no guilt for. I light a candle for you as well! HUGS |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm glad the church and the candles were there for you... anything to help you through this time! Beautiful poem, Rainbow! |
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Dragoness Senior Member
since 1999-08-07
Posts 513 |
Thanks RG Grief is something I haven't been able to deal with yet...this gives me a little hope. ------------------ Set you heart free and your mind will follow. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
Rainbow this is beautiful, am glad you were able to find your tears and feel better, the rainbow comes soon after......big hugs! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
As we ourselves are candles, Rainbow. We light up, share our brightness and illumination, and then flicker and dim to die out in the end. The candles are an excellent metaphor for humanity. How sad that some die out before their time. Yours shines brightly, Cindy. Thank you. |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
RG, Like I told you before.....you are beautiful. And I am always here for you. ------------------ "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." -Charles Brugnot |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Sunshine: Thank you...I can probably count on both hands the number of times I have visted a church...there are exceptional times when I feel drawn to the peace and solitude, the time that allows for quiet thoughts and somehow I only get that peace inside that sanctuary..  HUGS Pepper: Thank you sweetheart...hugs are such a vulnerable yet simple way of saying 'we care'.. HUGS Christopher: I saw your post and went again this evening and lit another candle from your side of the ocean to this side..bless you! HUGS Suthern: The church, the candles and you... HUSG Dragoness: Grief if we don't learn to let go can consume us, somehow, we have to enjoy the miracle of life and instead of dying with those we love, we have to live in order to love, all beauty is shown in how we continue to love and to live...hope that makes sense? HUGS Iloveit: How well our group knows of what we all feel, indeed, how well *each* of us knows and how lucky we are to share both good and sad times and feel ok about doing so.. HUSG Balladeer: Thank you for being there for me, for listening to me, for caring and for your time. ..A leopard may never change its spots but a Lion is proud of who he is.. HUSG Saxoness: Angel, see, your life created the person you are and a lovely person at that.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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freespiritfem Junior Member
since 1999-10-07
Posts 49Cordova,Alabama,USA |
OMG...RG....that is so so very true....i just lost my Father Sat. will be 3 weeks...Man, do I miss HIM...all i was able to do was cry...cry..and mourn "my" loss...but now ihave been trying to rember all that he has brought into my life...it's the only thing that keeps me sane....All of our special memories of us being a family and my special times with him...thanks again RG..BIG_O_HUGSSSSS! ------------------ Paula Diane S. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Free: Paula, If it helps, it took me 9 months of crying to get some semblance of reality back into my life after my father died and I'm going back 17 years...the friends that I'm talking about here go back 27 years but share a different part of my heart, to me, we never grew up but lived in parallel..we seeemed to start each conversation with "remember..."...but it doesn't matter how old the place is that we shared in our heart, it's the fact that we shared and that's what we mourn...the passing of time, the fact that we'll create no more memories together...but, the other side of the coin is that the memories will live on...enjoy them, at some point, that is all we will be, a memory, it is up to each of us to provide a great memory for someone else to hold close in their hearts.. Hugs sweetheart ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
This is lovely RG. Hugs in return to you. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
A beautiful tribute to your friend (I'm so sorry for your loss) and an absolutely lovely poem. ------------------ Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 10-07-1999).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Beautiful...absolutely beautiful!!! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Thank you.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Cindy You've been through so much, yet you give hope to so many. You are a saint, and I hope you find all the happiness you deserve. I know you miss your Mum and all the others who have left you. Please keep your star shining bright - it does make a difference to all of us who know you now, and all of those who have yet to meet you. |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
let me put in my two cents. I don't want to hear that you're sad RG. so if the candles help you then good. Whatever it is your grieving about I'm sorry and know I'm here. love you. miriam |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
LJA: Thanks sweetheart, yes, I do miss mum but that was relief from her suffering, so more acceptable...this was just senseless but brings home even more, that life is just too short.. HUSG Miriam: Thank you.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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