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Tears of an Angel...or...Little Boy Lost
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Tears of an Angel...or...Little Boy Lost |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Scattered toys left in the sandbox Trucks and shovels rocks and sticks Sad reminders of a small boy Never again to imagine here. Rusted swings left in the backyard Blowing sadly in the breeze No bright laughter wakes the neighbors Early on hot summer mornings. Unmade bed and dirty Nikes Feathers and birds nests all around Treasures gathered by this small boy Dusty and neglected, useless now. On that last day he was walking Gazing at clouds up in the sky Seeing puppies, ponies and indians All the things a small boy dreams When the car came out of nowhere Too fast to miss the dreaming boy The driver drunk and out of control Unaware of the lives he so instantly changed. Now the angels up in heaven Shed their tears on the people below Saying goodbye to the small boy Wondering how they can ever let go. [This message has been edited by Paula Finn (edited 07-26-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Paula~ My heart goes out to anyone who must encounter this tragedy. God, when will it ever stop ? Too many little angels ... too many stupid, idiotic, irresponsible drunk drivers. Not fair ! 'No bright laughter' My heart cries with yours. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Paula, I have no words to find in my heart for this poem that you have written, only tears from my eyes. This is so touching, I'm voting for this. Thanks for writing it. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
A heartfelt read Paula ... How do we express our condolences to those that have lost a child or loved one to a drunk driver ? ........ although I think we would have no problem finding the words to describe the driver Rex |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Marge there are some wounds time doesnt heal. Bill..thank you for reading it. Rex...I'm not sure there are words for the driver never say never |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Paula* Your writing is amazing in this piece...**tears** in my eyes..yes a sad thing beyond words.....so senseless and tragic..great writing~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Senseless, tragic, all that and more. I do not have the proper words to reply to this but I can bet many will shed a tear with this one. Your pen serves you well. |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Oh, I'm crying here. Such tragic heartbreak expressed in this. I can't express how sorry I am for your pain, there are not enough words. Gentle hugs to you! Gossamerwings ;) |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Paula my family experienced this same sort of tragedy, which only led to more tragedy. I truly felt your pain. Love and hugs, Juls |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
I confess, it made me cry too; same thing happen when I was 12 to my 11 year old first cousin back in Austin/1981! (& it happened on his birthday)I have ZERO sympathy for these intoxicated drivers!!! As always, you have woven a GREAT word-tapestry Paula! You have my VOTE! |
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Zion Junior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 33Melbourne Australia |
so Sad Thank god for oue memories |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Paula, this is so heartfelt sad and painful... but wonderfuly written all the same... regards, sudhir |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This poem makes me think of how quickly life can be gone...and nothing but sorrow will remain...James |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
No matter where a person lives they are affected by this terrible crime..drinking and driving.. this is an very touching piece Paula and I am glad you posted it. well written and gets a very valuable point across. I know in one country in the world I think it might be somewhere in South America if some one is killed as a result of anothers drinking and driving then the guilty party is executed. After all, who put the liquor in the hand of the person who is drinking. If science has proven that a person is impaired after so much consumption then who is the guilty party if such results are public knowledge... I have two close friends that lost their parents to a drunk driver.....the penalties should be stiffer, not that I am promoting execution but something close!! |
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T McCoy Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 186 |
this is such a heartfelt piece, Paula. I could think of some words for the driver... Tony |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
The tragedy of this piece is very well conveyed, and elicits saddness and anger. A poignant poem, indeed Liz |
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Zion Junior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 33Melbourne Australia |
a 2nd read brings more understanding |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I have to say this one really choked me up! It really is sad that people can't be responsible when they drink. They have no thought as to what they're doing or what could happen. Teens who have been caught drinking and driving have been sent by the judges out to the ER rooms to see first hand the things that can occur. I think that's a great idea! As maybe it will actually make some of these younger generations stop and think of their actions before a tragedy strikes. |
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Kyle aka Huck Member
since 2000-07-16
Posts 63Linn, MO USA |
nice work < !signature--> [This message has been edited by Kyle aka Huck (edited 07-29-2000).] |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Paula my heart goes out to you and your family...those drunk drivers think it will never happen but it does and way to often. We have a slogan here in australia for drink drivers and that is...drink and drive you're a bloody idiot..I think idiot is quite mild Hugs to you Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
First let me say that this wasnt written from personal experience. I was sitting in front of my puter ( in Passions of course ) and the words just flowed out. GossamerWings...this is something i feel very strongly about...thank you Juls...I am sorry that anyone has to suffer this pain...thanks for reading. Toddles...your vote means a lot to me...thank you Zion...when memories are all thats left they are doubly precious. Sudhir...thank you my friend I always value your trips to my work. James...you just never know do you? ethome...we do need much tougher laws in this country. T McCoy...I can too but my momma always said not to say things like that Zion...to have you come back is such an honor...thank you. Elizabeth...thank you WhtDove...its not just kids its anyone who drinks and drives never say never |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm pleased to hear that this was NOT a personal experience... and that you've such sympathy for those who've been less fortunate... As much as we don't always see it, people today are actually being more and more cautious about mixing drinking and driving... Unfortunately their motivation is usually more to avoid personal ramifications than to avoid hurting others.. But whatever it takes that works... Let's keep on locking them up - Perhaps one day they'll be sober enough to learn.... |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Bdc...I dont know how I missed you in all this but thanks. It is always an honour to have you visit. Mark...you too friend..you know I value your words Tracie...thank you Nan...Id like to think that some of them learn but then I see another senseless wreck and it just starts all over again never say never |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Kyle...sorry I missed you in here kid...coming from you I know thats a great compliment... |
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