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hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

0 posted 2002-12-29 09:44 PM

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

You were a twinkle in your father’s eyes;
a star that fell to light below
my breast and grow within my womb,
though rooted in my heart.

Born upon a cloudless night,
I captured you in outstretched arms.
All heaven’s charms could not compare
to just one gaze upon your tiny face.

How my entire world revolved
around each coo, each laugh, each smile.
Such a short while, your time on earth;
in a twinkle you were gone.

It’s been five years of star filled nights;
five years of searching darkened skies;
of questioning the whys and hows;
and the answers don’t come easy.

Perhaps someday, I’ll understand
the principle behind it all;
how one so small could somehow leave
a hole so big inside my heart.

~ Ruth

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

[This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (12-29-2002 09:45 PM).]

darkling
Member

since 2001-08-28

Posts 90
altered state of mind

1 posted 2002-12-29 09:51 PM

This is a very beautiful poem, and touching. I love the last lines, and I can almost feel the pain.

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

2 posted 2002-12-29 11:24 PM

Ruth, such a beautifully written poem. So sad, though, with a Mother's longing for her lost child......
It's a very, very touching poem and I want it back at the top of the page.....

(there)

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

3 posted 2002-12-29 11:37 PM

M'lady Hoot... A difficult subject to give expression to, though you have expertly captured the joy and pain of the experience. Peace to you and yours.

Salty
Senior Member

since 2002-11-23

Posts 669
Texas

4 posted 2002-12-29 11:44 PM

Her beauty and love is captured well...and nothing can take that away. Such a lovely tribute to your little girl.

~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2002-12-30 02:35 AM

yeah...*staring briefly out window*...sigh

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

6 posted 2002-12-30 02:47 AM

Ruth, as I mentioned to you, it is a wound that will never heal and for me it has been over 30 years. Well written for all of those who have lost a chid.

May a handshake, smile, kiss or a hug be the best present you give or receive this year.

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

7 posted 2002-12-30 07:27 AM

Beautifully written, Ruth. This is a verse that touches my heart and holds it there in longing. A lovely write, my friend.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

8 posted 2002-12-30 07:59 AM

Somehow it doesn't seem right, does it? How is it that such things should happen to some while others are reveling in the joy of newborn life?

Your writing is as brilliant as ever, my friend...

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

9 posted 2002-12-30 08:05 AM

And that "star", along with two of my own..still twinkle every night up there for us to see. And they will twinkle in our hearts forever....

RSWells
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since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

10 posted 2002-12-30 08:07 AM

Poignant beyond the title. This, no black hole but still a light and therein hope. Enjoyed.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

11 posted 2002-12-30 09:02 AM

So very beautiful... and so very poignant. It won't be the cold air bringing tears to my eyes the next time I look up at the stars. *S*

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

12 posted 2002-12-30 10:50 AM

So touching, I could feel the pain.
How wonderful for you to write this, for I am positive it touches many who've not the talent to voice this experience as well as you have. Heart hugs to all who suffer so....

Warm regards, Pat

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

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

13 posted 2002-12-31 09:44 AM

Thank You Everyone

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