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Rick
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0 posted 2001-08-21 08:42 AM



There she is again
In the smile of her daughter
The expression of her son
The reminiscing words of her husband

Immortalized    
Through the memories of many
By the photos spanning back for years
By the bond we shared together

Death
Hands mourners its calling card of pain
Taking loved ones of worth
Ones missed and grieved for
Many without warning

We suffer the loss
Trying to carry on as normal
Expected to do so
To be strong
Store the hurt away
Far away
Endure in silence, alone

Everyone suffers
Maybe not today
But tomorrow, the next day
Or the next

Each day we grow old together
Accidents happen
Life will end for us all
Just when?

Life plays its game of Russian roulette
The reaper randomly selecting
As we all get on with life
Rarely thinking of consequence or death
Just the day and what lays ahead
As she did


© Copyright 2001 Rick Van Weenen - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2001-08-21 08:48 AM



This is so endearing...I speak with my Sister and hear the voice of my mother...

well done Rick...a tender write...thank you...

Rick
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2 posted 2001-08-21 08:58 AM


Dear Sunshine, your beam of warmth touches me with your words, thanks for the reply, I hope all your memories stay well alive of your loved ones. We loose many too soon, but some day again we will meet.

Thanks for your reply.

Rick

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3 posted 2001-08-21 10:30 AM


How sad, Rick. You wrote this beautifully.
Sandra

Carolina
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4 posted 2001-08-21 12:25 PM


Very moving, Rick.  We're all a little part of everyone in our families.

Live today as if it's your last.  Love today as if it's your first.   Lisa

Irish Rose
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5 posted 2001-08-21 03:00 PM


How I relate to this, bless your spirit for writing this.  IT is wonderful.


rwood
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6 posted 2001-08-21 07:37 PM


This is so touching. I'm so sorry. We never know, and still it hurts. But I do smile when I see the gentle reminders. It's as if they know. I'm just so thankful for others that reach out as you did in this poem.

Sincerely,
Regina

Rick
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7 posted 2001-08-22 08:32 AM


Thank you everyone for your wonderful replies, luckily I have not lost anyone, these words were written for a friend who lost her sister suddenly at a party which they were all at, as yet I have not given it to her, feeling it might bring back too much pain, but some day I may.
Love all your replies and words of care, thank you all friends.

Rick

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