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It's Hard To Say Goodbye
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It's Hard To Say Goodbye |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA 
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It's Hard To Say Goodbye I looked down at you A softness in my eyes. Remembering when you Used to be out of this Prison of a bed. I kiss your cheek And stroke your hair. My lil lovebug A name you so earned. You couldn’t smile. You couldn’t speak Only watch me with Your grinning eyes. I told you I loved you And I’d see you soon. When I returned. I found you not there You passed on early In the morning light Sorrow tugged at my heart As I remembered your eyes Staring up with me Grateful that I took That moment from my day To let you know I cared That someone cared Sadness for your daughter Visiting every day Sadness for me Not having such a Sweet smiling soul Resides in my mind And although it is So hard to say good bye Thankfulness for you Is inside my heart Knowing you are happy Knowing you can walk Smile, laugh, and talk In the paradise you now dwell I will miss your loving heart But I know all I have to do Is say a little prayer And you will smile down With a soft kiss. This is for Esther. She was 95 years old and one of the sweetest women I know. She was always a lovebug... wanting hugs and kisses, which I, being a lovebug myself, gladly gave. She passed away early this morning. I will miss her.. but as I said in the poem.. she is in a better place. "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" - Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (edited 11-23-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Such a tender compassionate write for Esther. Wow, 95! Thank God she was able to pass peacefully. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of her heart. |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Midnitesun - Yep.. 95. Up to a few months ago..she was doing pretty good. She was an amazing person. I'm glad I got to know her. Thank you for reading. "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
rosepetals25 - such a touching writing, tender and written with a soft heart. My prayers are for you... BC |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* she is no longer old and fragile for she is now eternally young. Gosh, this poem touched my heart....You have such a loving and compassionate heart that I am so glad you share with us. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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PoeticLicense Junior Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 30 |
A lovely tribute to her and her dignity. PL |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Oh geesh..  I love this. Your poems about these ladies always touch close to my heart. *sigh* I SO miss all of the friends I made at a nursing home 2 hours away from here. This is beautiful.  ~I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU!~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
very touching, rosepetalled one. She sounds like a wonderful person who had a full life and now has a well-deserved rest. All we can do is be happy we had the chance to know them, which you obviously do. Great writing... |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I'm sorry, Tara. I know how close you get to these wonderful people. I wish you well do believe she is in a better place. (((hugs))) to you. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
honey i am sooooo sorry, i feel like i know her from the stories you always tell me about her, and i can only imagine how much you miss her. this is a touching tribute to someone who has meant so much to you, and i hope that she is happy wherever she's gone on her journey. -Dave |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
indeed. . . well done. . . from a heart that knows. . . ----------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Thank you all for your sweet words and prayers.. but please.. send your prayers to her family. Her daughter used to come everyday. They are the ones that need your prayers. Bill - Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. startime - That is what I try to remember. I know she is happier where she is. She always use to talk about her husband and what a wonderful man he was. I know he was waiting to greet her. She is much happier now. PoeticLincese - Thank you. Jenn - *hugs* to you. They are great people. If people would just take the time to listen and learn from them, they would realize that they are more than just growing old. Balladeer - Thank you.. I'm glad you liked it. Yes, I'm very thankful I got to know her. Every now and then there is a resident that touches your heart. She was a wonderful lady. Michael - Thank you It can be hard.. but I am getting better with it. *hugs*Dave - *hugssss* to you. I know she is happy, she is reunited with her love.. looking down offering a gentle touch to all who care for her. Thank you dear for you support and understanding. Love you  Sven - Thank you for stopping in. I'm glad you enjoyed "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed it |
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