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The First Miscarriage - soon 31 years ago...
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The First Miscarriage - soon 31 years ago... |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho 
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Of Julian Jacinth... ~ ~ ~ But seventeen when I was thrown into an agony unknown. - - - Curled in a spiraling crimson flood; the sweet-acrid iron scent of blood. - - - Pain paralyzed me, there alone - I wondered of the baby sown. - - - But cramping spasms held me fast; and in my bed, nightmare aghast... - - - Violent thrust in shocked surprise - for there before my panicked eyes - - - Amidst the twisting flow of red, there lay my tiny baby - dead. - - - Oh miniature newborn, girl or boy, it would not matter, my loved joy. - - - I thought that you’d be ever near; now you lie cool in my hand, so dear. - - - For all my time, I’ll mourn you sweet; life ne’er again shall be complete. * * * From February 20, 1969 And from this point, originates my signature of all time... ...Living is ever like crossing rivers; finding a new life on each shore ... RJG |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Rosemary, this must have been a very deeply painful time for you. I'll remember and keep you in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this with us. Chris |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Once again Rose...you stun me with the courage you have to move on and make the best of life...regardless of all that you've lost. You hang in there girl...you're an inspiration to us all. And as always, you and Dayl frequent my prayers!! hugs hun!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I can litterally feel the pain Your poem is a picture of love My thoughts are with you Rosemary The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Dear Rosemary your poem made me cry tears for you and all the other women who have miscarried it must be so painful and it's something that you never get over..I give you a big HUG and hope you still get plenty from time to time from family and friends  Tracie |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rosemary~ I've felt your heart break in this piece, perhaps also into tiny pieces, which you handed out to the others who would come into your love. '...Living is ever like crossing rivers; finding a new life on each shore ... RJG' What a remarkable woman you are. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rosemary, A remarkable poem and you are a wonderful poetess. I don't always reply but I always read your poems. Sy |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
SO well stated and oh so very sad  My thoughts are with you on this day as you share your loss with us. (((HUGS))) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rosemary, there is so much sadness in a death so close to the beginning, and you so young. You have written of it with your usual ability to snag my heart. |
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