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Pleading Eyes
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Pleading Eyes |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
I remember his hands, with fingers splayed On his weak, and outstretched arms His eyes pleading with the doctor To please, take away these harms. I sat there silently, I couldn't speak Over the fear stuck in my throat He was telling my Dad there was no more to do Six months, or less, he wrote. Tears welled up in this daughter's eyes Though she would not let him see She couldn't bear to stand the thought That this could ever be. Just six weeks later he slipped away On a rainy New Years Eve Joining my Mom and my brother, Leaving the rest of us to grieve. I remember standing next to his bed, As he took his final breath And my heart broke into pieces Having to look at him in death. In a moment I swear, angels came in And helped him on his way To his glorious new home in heaven Where there's sunshine everyday. It was, a different world that night Things would never be quite the same But all around me life went on As another -- New Year came. That was in Nineteen Ninety-One Could it have been that long ago? Seems I just saw those pleading eyes Of this man that I loved so. [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 02-26-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I am sorry that you've had such an acute loss. This is a beautiful, beautiful poem. That is all I can manage right now, as I've just recently lost someone with the same pleading in their eyes, but please do not doubt, for a moment, the treasure of your work here. [This message has been edited by Meadowmuse (edited 02-25-2000).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
this is both touching and very well done, too! Corinne |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
BSC~ you broke my heart with this poem. How sad. I'm so sorry for your loss. -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
BSC...this is SUCH a beautiful loved filled tribute to your father...very moving, take care, janet marie ...there are places inside all our souls... that have never been touched... there are places inside our hearts... that need to be loved this much... Janet Marie *I miss you baby... I love you, always.* |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Meadowmuse - I am sorry for your loss, know that time will ease the pain and memories will bring a smile. Corinne, SEA & Janet - Thank you all for your kind words |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Adding this one to my library. Very touching work here, Bonnie. |
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