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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-05-19 09:01 AM

Inadequacies

There is no comprehension
in a loss
of any kind

Whether, in the scheme of things,
it is imagined little,
or large,

to the loser

it is All.

We hear of one’s loss,
we shield our own hearts.

How much can we take
when we know we haven’t even
begun to bring it all within?

Sometimes, we do not even
let ourselves
grieve appropriately

For we would want to die in doing so,
the pain is that profound.

And we realize, He is not ready for us yet.

Then we hear of someone who needs us.

So our fingers grasp and claw
at words or phrases
to inadequately share our sorrow

But just know

I did my best, all that I could
when I said

I am so sorry ~
you are in my thoughts and prayers

Someday, you may feel as inadequate
as I do now.

Just know, even by your silent gaze,
and mute clasp of hand, I will understand.

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (05-19-2002 09:51 PM).]

Marsha

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1 posted 2002-05-19 09:11 AM

Amen darling girl, you said it much better than I.

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

[This message has been edited by Marsha (05-19-2002 09:12 AM).]

Rick
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Victoria, Australia

2 posted 2002-05-19 09:21 AM

Dear Sunshine, our inadequacies are human qualities, none of us perfect, in a world of non perfection, just its possibilities.
We do what the heart tells and deal with situations in the best ways that we can. Our ways are by the pen, and those words translate our feelings more than the spoken ones will ever.

Well written, much enjoyed.

Sincerely Rick

Kethry
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3 posted 2002-05-19 09:26 AM

Kari, when words fail your heart shines forth.
*Heart HuGS*
Keth

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

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

4 posted 2002-05-19 09:49 AM

Karilea, life is so precious..
and can be gone in the blink of an eye.
When something unexpected or unexplained happens
we do our best to comfort those left behind.
At times there are no words...
and no words are expected.
Just 'being there' for the person or persons is enough...
even though we wish we could do more.
~Hugs...luv you.~

Bridget Shenachie
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5 posted 2002-05-19 09:51 AM

Excellent, compassionate write. I really liked this!

Shenachie

Magnus

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6 posted 2002-05-19 10:21 AM

Kari, when the hand of one with a most huge
heart pens words as sincere and tender as
these....Nothing need be spoken....for all
has been said...

Very muchly well done....

Mysteria

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7 posted 2002-05-19 11:35 AM

A very sincere and adequate poem that I understand with its every word. Very nicely done.

~* Carpe' Diem *~

Seymour Tabin
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8 posted 2002-05-19 11:46 AM

Sunshine,
Is my sunshine having a cloudy day? Wonderful write.

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

9 posted 2002-05-19 12:03 PM

this is so befitting the thoughts I have today...

we can always wonder why, but just being there is sometimes the best one can do

*s
M

ecrivan
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my own state

10 posted 2002-05-19 12:47 PM

can relate at the lack of appropriate words to express sympathy..and it can hardly shield the loss of others..nice write Karilea

Mistletoe Angel

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11 posted 2002-05-19 02:21 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Karilea, this is so very emotionally powerful, sweet friend, I believe just the thought of someone bring there for you and caring for you sincerely is all someone needs to be supported and we are always entitled the option to help them and relate to how they feel too if we possess that skill! (kiss on cheek) This is so very touching, sweet friend, we are always here for you when you need someone to talk to and that's a guarantee, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Marge Tindal

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12 posted 2002-05-19 03:15 PM

Karilea~
Tenderly emoted ~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

bsquirrel

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13 posted 2002-05-19 04:33 PM

Suffused, sad and strong. Loved it.

She said burn ... together.
-TON

Tiersdin
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14 posted 2002-05-19 04:52 PM

*soft hugs*

~Tier

"I shall never bond again, as I have bonded with you..."

Sunshine

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15 posted 2002-05-19 08:04 PM

You are wonderful poets, and I am sure you all realize, this was not for me, but only by me for one of our members, in hopes that he and his will feel the love that we have for them, even when we cannot find just the right way to express ourselves...

thank you.

Larry C

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16 posted 2002-05-19 10:20 PM

Karilea,

=================================
So our fingers grasp and claw
at words or phrases
to inadequately share our sorrow

But just know

I did my best, all that I could
when I said

I am so sorry ~
you are in my thoughts and prayers
====================================

So far from inadequate and so very dear to my heart. I'm so glad I found this. Bless you Larry

SmartChick
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17 posted 2002-05-19 10:53 PM

Karilea, this is such a tender, thoughtful poem.

Balladeer

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18 posted 2002-05-19 11:17 PM

Sometimes, we do not even
let ourselves
grieve appropriately

For we would want to die in doing so,
the pain is that profound.

how well you say that, Sunshine....and how much it says..

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

19 posted 2002-05-19 11:26 PM

You may not have thought you knew what to say, Karilea....
but you did a wonderful job of saying what all of us feel for Larry tonight.

~tears and hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

EternitysHorizon
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Twilight's Orchestra

20 posted 2002-05-20 12:43 PM

no more earnest the quest
words of all compassion
seeking only a glimpse to offer
a turning of the head other sights
in persepctive to see sharing only hope
in our human inadequacy

Merci
EH

Midnitesun

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Gaia

21 posted 2002-05-20 01:52 AM

I have yet to discover any inadequacies in the depth of feeling displayed in this poem of pure love and compassion, or in anything you've ever posted. And the amount of warmth from poets at this site could melt the glaciers.

passing shadows
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displaced

22 posted 2002-05-20 06:38 AM

OH GOD! I can't take it!

This one got me good

andEmmamakes3
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Kent

23 posted 2002-05-20 07:06 AM

Kari hi there that you have taken the time to create such a superbly crafted poem to offer in some way comfort to Larry shows without doubt how compassionate and loving you are. Beautiful writing and amazing sentiments, but over all the love you feel for Larry C must give his soul some measure of comfort in a time of inconsolable grief

lots of love
Emma

Eternity, stands laughing at old time
for ages? In the grand ancestral line
Of things eternal, mounting to divine

serenity blaze
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24 posted 2002-05-20 08:05 AM

*shivering* in my own goosebumps at the very eloquence of this...

ethome
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25 posted 2002-05-20 08:15 AM

How marvelously you have expressed your feelings in this Karilea......truly remarkable!

suthern

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26 posted 2002-05-20 10:34 AM

Your heart speaks eloquently, Sunshine.

Greeneyes

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27 posted 2002-05-20 10:36 AM

softly Karilea~ beautiful

Lauren~

I would rather have one breath of his hair,
one kiss of his mouth,
one touch of his hand
than an eternity without it.

Martie

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28 posted 2002-05-20 10:38 AM

Lovely, so like you, Karilea.

Sven

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29 posted 2002-05-20 03:13 PM

you understand more than most my friend. . . for you have indeed walked those paths. . .

sing on. . . for in the words. . . are the lessons. . .

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catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

30 posted 2002-05-20 07:02 PM

Your caring heart shines through, Kari.
Sandra

Suetang
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31 posted 2002-05-20 07:47 PM

Hello Karilea

Your words were so moving and very heartfelt. I guess we all seem helpless in a situation such as this and we look for words that may bring comfort. I have no doubt that Larry felt comfort from your beautiful words.

Take care......Sue

Suetang

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