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Of Loss |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA 
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I hear the wind in your sighs, And the ocean roars in your tears. And in the silence of the night I hold you close and feel your fears. I brush the hair from your face And smell the salt from where you cried, Like a rain it kept dull pace And darkend my whole sky. I know I lived your pain Though it cannot be replaced, Just judging by the rain Of the tears upon your face. So I simply hold you and sigh As you sleep upon my arm And as morning draws nigh, I will protect you from all harm. So sleep my lovely boy And know that all is right, Even though you lost your toy Daddy's here tonight. --Sometimes the little things seem like a lot. This was meant to be a comfort to my son, but I feel just like that sometimes myself and am comforted that I also have a Father looking out for me. RSE-- ------------------ Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You are lucky indeed to have both a father and a son. From one you learned the love you now give the other. Beautiful poem |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This is simply.....beautiful. : ) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Beautiful. You are very lucky my friend  ------------------ Through poetry my heart and soul truly sing... ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh, this is absolutely beautiful. You have a way with words my dear poet ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is precious! ------------------ Denise |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Awesome, Robert. I have had no worse pain than that of seeing my children cry. Beautifully done. Michael |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Truly Beautiful.Loved this! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Actually, Martie, my dad passed away a year ago this month, but what he gave me I carry with me everywhere. I only hope that I can give my son all my father gave me. ------------------ Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time. |
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jenmarie Junior Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 27 |
sounds to me like you have already given your son what is most important and such a beautiful poem ! |
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Lynn Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 316Jasper, Alabama U.S.A. |
Beautiful poem. I really liked it. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
A beautiful and touching piece Robert.... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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