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She Never Cried
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She Never Cried |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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She Never Cried She never cried they told me when as a young child her parents were both killed in a car crash leaving her to be raised by her grandmother and an alcoholic grandfather who never really wanted her She never cried they told me at twenty when she left her abusive husband of three years with a suitcase in hand and me balanced on one hip while she dragged my older brother along behind her broke and homeless She never cried they told me even standing on the steps of that orphanage as she leaned to softly kiss my forehead telling me she was sorry she had to leave and the nuns to be sure to find me a good home She never cried they told me the day the doctors gave her the news or even months later as her body was ravished by the disease or when they injected the poisons meant to kill the other poison killing her She never cried they told me just days ago when she read my letter telling her how I’d searched fifteen years for her and how if she’d like now that I’d found her maybe we could meet sometime soon She never cried they told me that night rocked by pain and feverish struggling for breath as she struggled to clutch my letter between emaciated fingers refusing to give it up even after death had claimed her body She never cried they told me as I stood at her casket wondering how someone struck so with life’s blows could always remain so strong while I cried for the mother I never knew < !signature--> ~ Ruth url=http://www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 01-10-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ruth...my heartstrings are sore with this tug...you have such strength to write thus...God be with you...hugs... |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I can only imagine how this must feel. The feelings of loss from yearning, and never reaching the desire of your heart. You write this from your soul, that is evident in the heartfelt words. *Hugs form my heart to yours* Debra |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh, this is sooo sad, so heartbreaking, Ruth I love the way you bring the reader right into the poem, feeling every single word. Sad and wonderfully expressed  Maree < !signature--> I need a lullaby a kiss goodnight Angel sweet love of my life Oh, I need this ~Natalie Merchant~ [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 01-10-2001).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
There aren't many times when I'm stunned speechless... but this is one. Incredibly powerful, Hoot... and so sad I'm crying for her. [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 01-12-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
OH Ruth. just Oh, Ruth. "Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Braveheart Kathleen |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
So much strength and sadness comes through the lines revealing the picture of your soul. I'm so sorry you weren't able to spend time with your Mom, but so happy you know her story, within which, her love for you is evident. God bless you for sharing this awesome piece. Rae |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Ruth, Hugs2u for this most touching write... *~coco~* |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh Ruth, I am just speechless. This is so moving, powerful, intense and so well-penned. This touched me deeply and I of course cry for you and her memory. Hugs to you, my friend Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Ruth, My dear friend, this one is so sad. There just aren't words . . . I am so sorry and my prayers are with you at this difficult time. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Beckalini Member
since 2001-01-02
Posts 151Yorkshire, England |
I really am speechless. This is an amazing piece of poetry, and of yourself. Much love and many hugs to you. ~Becky~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
for some things there are no words nor explainations ... in time the higher plan and reasons will be seen in its own light ... you have written her a sincere and powerful tribute ... her strength and spirit live on in both you and your words.. may your writing help heal you. take care Ruthie-girl jm |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Ruth, this really saddens my heart. I just recently lost my Mom, but I at least have many beautiful memories to carry with me. I can't imagine the thoughts of losing a mother after having just found her. You'll be in my prayers |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent writing, Ruth. Very sad story. Denise |
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Artistic Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 107Colorado/Rochester, NY |
Your poem struck a few sad chords so beautifully it could be heard... So nicely done. --Artistic-- "Dreams are the touchstones of our characters" -Henry David Thoreau |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Oh Ruth, Tears............ dale |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
OH MY....I must first express my apologies to all who responded here. I've been away for a few days and only just this morning saw the responses. First, I did not expect the type of response this poem generated, had I, I would have posted a disclaimer with it. It's hard to explain what happens when I write, but sometimes it is like I am overpowered by some unforeseen force that directs the flow of my writing. Sometimes it is though I can experience things that I've never experienced and this poem "She Never Cried" is such a time. This is in no way autobiographical and I do appologize for the fact that people thought so and sympathazied with me. I have said before, and will say again, although a great number of my poems are about me, I do not always write of things that have happened to me personally. Perhaps the depth of feeling that is displayed in my poetry comes simply from my genuine concern for others. Thank you all for your kind comments and once more, my sincere apologies. Ruth< !signature--> ~ Ruth [url=http://www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html] [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 01-15-2001).] |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Ruth~ What a sad story you have told, very heartbreaking. I read your apology and even though this did not actually happen to you, you write it in a way as to make us believe it did....powerful write hon and someone out there knows exactly this pain ~HUGS~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tracie....thank you so very much |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it |
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