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My Friend, John (Response to Muted's Challenge)
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My Friend, John (Response to Muted's Challenge) |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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John was my brother-in-law’s name. We were born one year apart but the date was the same. Our beliefs so different in many ways But one thing we both understood – life is a game. John died of a rare form of cancer last year. About a month after the date of his birth. I’m sure during his suffering, he questioned the worth But he did not give in until the very end. You see, John was loved and he loved back. There was nothing emotionally that he lacked. He had the support of his wife, sons and friends. And he spent special time with them. He’d found the secret we’re here to find, To love and give to others is divine. And that understanding helped him live, really live for a while. Though I wasn’t there, I am able to smile. I’m able to smile knowing his vibration was sweet Able to smile, his love for my sister, complete. Able to smile for lessons shown to his sons. And smile for memories of him having fun. And for those who surrounded when pain he went through I worried and grieved in my own way (they knew) And distance’s deterrent prevented my reach For how could I comfort my loved ones when breached By death’s steely cold knife, severing hearts. But John, the greatest card player of all, Had called any bluff before death’s door, Having put all that he owned into life’s pot He’d gambled his dreams, and he got a lot. So I see my sister and sons living on. My sister’s heart open, still with a song. My nephews will marry when summer’s along, And John’s legacy of love is alive and still strong. [This message has been edited by iliana (04-16-2004 10:23 PM).] |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
though their not here to hold me near i'll bless the time that they was mine and hold to me their precious memory  just made me think of that. sad, but so lovingly put. sorry for your familys loss i know that pain. this was good |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
MGROVES -- thank you for your very sweet response.  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
iliana A wise and wonderful poem...thank you for sharing it. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Jo, This is John. Sharon and the boys would love this. Recently I've thought a lot about him, too, wanting to write something, but the time is not yet-the words just haven't come. They must involve "flirting" with life, but that's all I hear right now. (He died in the month of Daddy's birthday.) Cathy |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Martie, thank you sweet one. John was truly a one of a kind! backjo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sadie -- glad you approved. I have wondered if S would not be upset by this, what do you think; email me, please. |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
What was the challenge? Your poem was good. It had nice flow. JUju |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Juju, thanks for your kind post. The challenge is located in Discussion area -- I hope you have a chance to read her challenge there. |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
 a beautiful response to the challenge! The love for your family shines in this, I know ~he~ must feel (wherever he is now) all the warmth you all still have for him.. so beautiful Jo! |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
What a lovely tribute to a dear one. What a testiment to a well lived life. Very nice. Susan |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
muted, that you think so, touches me deeply. Thank you, sweet one. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Susan, thank you so much for reading. My brother-in-law was a really good guy, for sure. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you for sharing this part of you |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Beautiful and touching dear Jo. He’d found the secret we’re here to find, To love and give to others is divine. exactly! Love, Margherita |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
iliana Wonderful tribute and write. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Margherita, thanks sweet lady! Seymour, and you are a dear! to you both |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Thank you. (: -Juju |
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eor Senior Member
since 2002-09-26
Posts 959blues & greys |
This si really powerful, you do a wonderful job at painting a beautiful picture about something that can be very sad. Enjoyed this! "So what befalls the flawless? |
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