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my faraway son
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my faraway son |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore 
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I am still reeling from my assertiveness but I did pack my bags and set off for Myanmar, having undertaken a community service project Ignorance shielded me from the harsh injustices of life You were to open my eyes Hands held, we walked around your village, taking in barren attap huts and undernourished children We spent the days doing things a language barrier wouldn't hinder~ You obligingly delighted me with perfect cartwheels, I tried to repay you with long piggybacks We climbed trees together And I got cold feet and stayed inert, watching you climb all the way, all the while trying to dismiss the shirt you wore everyday and the knowledge that you were too poor to go to school My heart ached at your fate while my mind marvelled at how little it took to make you happy Dear Win Tun, it was lovely knowing you I only hope that my brief intrusion into your life has brought you similar precious memories |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
It's good to hear that language doesn't keep us from making new friends. I liked this very much! Krishankins A bird never flies so high that it can't hit the ground |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
THIS is beautiful! Although it did leave me with a big ole lump in my throat. I'm sure he remembers you....and smiles. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Like this...James |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
faterider A wonderful piece of writing, enjoyed |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
a teary one, beautifully and senstively written, faterider... I am sure that he will never forget you.  ~ hugs and tearsLyra |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
thank you all for reading and for commenting...Not a day goes by without me missing him...while understanding the meaning of "To have loved and lost than not to have loved at all", i ache nonetheless..."if onlys" cloud my mind at times--"if only we had more time together", "if only i have taken more efforts in learning Myanmaese"..  [This message has been edited by faterider (07-07-2002 02:50 PM).] |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
I am still reeling from my assertiveness but I did pack my bags and set off for Myanmar, having undertaken a community service project Ignorance shielded me from the harsh injustices of life You were to open my eyes Hands held, we walked around your village, taking in barren attap huts and undernourished children We spent the days doing things a language barrier wouldn't hinder~ You obligingly delighted me with perfect cartwheels I tried to repay you with long piggybacks We climbed trees together I got cold feet and stayed inert, watching you climb all the way, trying to dismiss your trademark tattered shirt and your inability to attend school My heart ached at your fate while my mind marvelled at how little it took to make you happy Dear Win Tun, it was lovely knowing you I only hope that my brief intrusion into your life hasn’t brought you much harm saving my edit here  |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
this is beautiful... My son met his dad for the first time in Oct. It had been 9 years since he saw his dad. My son loves him very much. His dad, too, goes through the "what if"'s and "should of"'s. I just tell both of them to live for the moment and enjoy each other. |
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