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strbbux
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0 posted 2002-01-17 12:44 PM



My Son--My Baby Boy

Twas forty short years ago,
When, I first heard his cry.
This tiny boy with golden hair.
And large brown twinkling eyes.

Just forty short years ago.
'Twas a pleasure to hear his cry.
And the child grew to become such a man.
Only to die!
Only to die!

The grave now covered with leaves.
And flowers strewn about.
The headstone black that holds his name.
Forever I shall feel without.

He was the most wonderful son.
And so filled my heart with joy.
Oh how I miss, the man, my son.
The child, my baby boy.

Floria
© 2001



© Copyright 2002 Floria Kelderhouse - All Rights Reserved
Morcastlin
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1 posted 2002-01-17 12:52 PM


Oh, this is so heartwrenching just to read. I can't begin to imagine how hard this was& is on you! I have a one year old son and just the thought of anything happening to him scares the heck out of me. I'm so sorry for your loss, children are so special, especially to their mother. This was so sad, but beautifully written!

Love,
Bonnie

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2 posted 2002-01-17 12:56 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Floria, this is sooooooo heartbreaking, I know how it must feel to lose a child so dear, and my heart cries out to you! (big hugggssssss) My heart goes out to you, but I know deep down that he is always smiling up there, guiding you with his love, and his love will always shine in your heart! (sad sigh) My heart goes out to you, sweet friend, God Bless You! We all love you so much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Floria, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

strbbux
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3 posted 2002-01-17 01:20 PM


Thank you Bonnie, whether an infant or grown, it is a hard loss, And most especially in a very close loving,God loving home. But it is getting better, thanks, floria
strbbux
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4 posted 2002-01-17 01:21 PM


Thank you Noah, Your replies always touch me, floria
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5 posted 2002-01-17 01:44 PM


Floria,so very sad and heart wrenching.I bet your son is in heaven looking down on you with smiles.





Juanita

"always have a smile on your face it makes people wonder what you`re up to:

strbbux
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6 posted 2002-01-17 02:00 PM


I hope so, thank so much N Carolina, floria
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7 posted 2002-01-17 02:44 PM


Floria, my heart goes out to you in your loss, but what a blessing to have had such a wonderful son in your life, if only for what seems like a blink of an eye. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

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8 posted 2002-01-17 02:46 PM


oh my , this is so heartbreaking, I am in tears but I know that one day you and your baby boy will be reunited in heaven.
(hugs)

Joanna

strbbux
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9 posted 2002-01-17 02:58 PM


You are so right Chris, it is only within the last few months that I could begin to think like that, That I was so lucky to have him. thank you. floria
strbbux
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10 posted 2002-01-17 02:58 PM


Thank you Joanna so much for your kind reply. floria
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11 posted 2002-01-17 11:08 PM


Floria...A beautiful tribute to the love you have for your son.
A most heartrending piece
so well written!

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

strbbux
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12 posted 2002-01-18 09:50 AM


Thank YOu Madame Chipmunk so very much. floria
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13 posted 2002-01-18 04:12 PM


strbbux, to lose a grown child has to be the worse loss for any mother.  God be with you.  No words will take that pain from you.  I send hugs and hope you find peace.  Thanks for sharing,  ME
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14 posted 2002-01-18 04:15 PM


ME, thank you so much for you kind words. yes it is very difficult,to have someone for so long and get to really know and love them and then lose them. thank you much. floria
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15 posted 2002-01-18 04:23 PM


There are no words Floria, except, 'I'm so sorry.'
Time will heal thank goodness...and one day you will be reunited.
God Bless.
Hugs, Nancy

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

strbbux
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16 posted 2002-01-18 04:29 PM


Oh thank you so much Nancy, it does help a lot to get all these great replies from everyone, floria
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17 posted 2002-01-18 08:19 PM


Floria...my day has been sort of emotional
to begin with...with joy...

Now...I feel emotions again...I feel your loss...the sadness...I didn't lose a child..
I lost a mother...the same age as your son..
many years ago...I feel that loss many times.
I know you do as well...We want to be able
to turn around and find them there...they
are not...But..like you...I have many many
memories of her to cherish and keep till my
own death...And I know...you do as well...

Thank you very much for sharing this part of
your life with us...For that is what it is..
It is not a poem...it is a part of you...of him as well..

Barry

strbbux
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18 posted 2002-01-18 08:51 PM


Barry, thank you so very much for your kind words. The hurt just does not go away, I get stronger, and I heal a little at a time, But it is as if stepping on an ant. Just like that, gone. It is very hard and I see you know as you have been through it..I am sorry for you loss, yes it's been awhile but that doesn't make any difference. A loss is a loss and always will be, till we see them again. thank you so very much Barry, floria
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19 posted 2002-01-18 10:11 PM


My heart goes out to you..a sad one indeed...you were blessed to have a wonderful son if only for a short time on earth but will reunite for an eternity in heaven..HUGSS

              ~Victoria~

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

                                                -Ziggy

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20 posted 2002-01-18 11:06 PM


There are, of course, no words one can say to adequately console you for your loss. All one can do is put an arm around your shoulder and give a gentle hug. Please accept mine......
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21 posted 2002-01-18 11:14 PM


Dear Floria,
I'm sorry for your loss. You poem has made me cry. I have two sons, and I pray that I'll go first. I don't think I could survive the loss. I admire your strength, and hope that you continue to heal.

Nan

strbbux
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22 posted 2002-01-19 09:14 AM


Thank you so very much Victoria, floria
strbbux
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23 posted 2002-01-19 09:15 AM


Thanks for the hugs Balladeer, they were so appreciated. floria
strbbux
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24 posted 2002-01-19 09:16 AM


Nan thank you so much, That's what I thought , that I would go first, and when there is no illness and they go so fast without a hint of warning, It is devastating. thanks, floria
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25 posted 2002-01-19 09:53 AM


heartwrenching....

i've lost many..but i cant imagine the loss of my child..

hugs, g

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[he] comes to me when i'm feelin' down..inspires me without a sound..[he] touches me... -b joel

strbbux
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26 posted 2002-01-19 09:56 AM


Thank you dg, I never could imagine until it happened to me. thanks, floria
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