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Kethry
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0 posted 2003-02-19 05:55 AM


For some - time's passing, brings relief
for me, it brings exponential grief
each day that passes with no song,
makes it harder to carry on.

The days grow cold and I do too
everyday is chilled, by thoughts of you
thoughts of how I loved and lost -
how when you went, I paid the cost.

A perfect love now dead and gone,
you were my all, my hope, my song
the years gone by bring no relief
instead I feel, exponential grief.

You held my hand when night was drear
you kept me safe and loved me dear
I gave to you my soul and heart
and grief goes on through teardrops start.

All through the years you were the one
we walked love's path in glorious sun
now all is dark without relief,
as I learn of exponential grief.

Each time I look and you're not there
it fills me more with deep despair
each smile I see, that is not yours
lead me to tears and bitter moors

Each day, each hour I think of you
till coloured thoughts, turn back the blue,
the seconds tick in heartfelt grief,
I pray for - exponent relief.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



© Copyright 2003 Lynne Dale - All Rights Reserved
regards2you
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1 posted 2003-02-19 06:15 AM





You surely did capture one of the difficult stages of grief. Whether through separation, divorce or death, it is all the same, when one we love, be it a relative, a lover or a friend, is no longer in our lives. Well written.

Hugs, Pat  




..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"
  

[This message has been edited by regards2you (02-19-2003 06:19 AM).]

Dark Angel
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2 posted 2003-02-19 06:25 AM


and this is exceptional!

Well Done Lynne

Maree.

JamesMichael
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3 posted 2003-02-19 06:41 AM


Reminds me of a song but I can't quite place it...but it contains lines something like this..."They say that time will heal...but for me time is standing still."  Hope time doesn't stand still for you for too long Kethry....James
Marsha
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4 posted 2003-02-19 10:39 AM


Beloved one you and only you know how much of this is so true thank you darling one. Yes it is like that, time doesn’t move at a normal rate at all. Some say I shouldn’t still be feeling this, but truly how could I not. Grief is something that I keep for the pain is something that is mine and mine alone. I know that doesn’t make sense. It wouldn’t to anyone else but you, since you share each day with me.

If I thought the greyness was hard, it is nothing to the denseness of the blackness which seems to have consumed my soul. Thank you darling heart for you and your ability to write my heart

In Years To Come

In years to come I’ll still hold you in me
You shall not fade from my memory
Your spirit lighting my dreaming night
Your touch within gifting me with sight
The air around me will still fizz like this
When I close my eyes I’ll feel your kiss
Love like this never will fade from view
It will fill my heart with the touch of you

In years to come I’ll still have you in me
You’ll stay within touching me magically
No faded memories of sorrows touch
I’ll know I was loved by you so much
There’ll be no tears shed in my days
I’ll not see the world through sorrows haze
I will hold you there within my heart
The truth of love will n’er depart

In years to come I will have you still
You’ll lie within strengthening my will
My spirit won’t bow and it won’t bend
No matter what my soul will mend
I’ll not see pain when I think of you
The sun will shine and love will be true
And though you aren’t here with me
I will walk on still steadfastly

In years to come I will know love’s name
I’ll still feel the warmth of your soul’s flame

Marsha



Love you always
And forever
Slushy


Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

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5 posted 2003-02-19 10:40 AM


I'll raise a glass to the poet.. and to exponential relief....


Brad Majors
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6 posted 2003-02-19 10:40 AM


You penned the difficult subject of grief well
passing shadows
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7 posted 2003-02-19 11:34 AM


well done! I can certainly relate.
suthern
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8 posted 2003-02-19 11:49 AM


In two words, you've found the most appropriate description imaginable for a place in life no one wants to be... that's so hard to leave behind. Wonderful write!
Corinne
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9 posted 2003-02-19 04:26 PM


Keth - this is so, so sad.

Cor

Toerag
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10 posted 2003-02-19 04:34 PM


well done Keth
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