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That Day |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC 
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That Day By Amy M. Kennedy You woke me up that morning... I heard the words "do you want to go?" I rolled over still half asleep, didn't want to wake up then It was Saturday, my day to rest...wish I had gone But how was I to know what I do now You and Dad sailed off onto the water to purchase the new boat It was a beautiful day, warm and breezy Birds singing, sky blue and cloudless Waking up at noon, I stretched and went downstairs An hour passed and the telephone rang It was Dad, but he sounded so strange Like he had been crying, he said there had been an accident Something about you Then he started crying again, and told me call the neighbors to stay with us Said he had to go to the hospital, and he would call us back So I did as I was told Neighbors came, soon the phone rang again It was Dad, saying he was coming home I sat in the kitchen waiting for him Stomach all in knots, I knew something was very wrong Laughter from my sisters came floating down the hall Dad walked in, we locked eyes And without him saying a word, I knew I knew you were gone, no longer with us He went and got the girls, sat us all down And with tears streaming down his face he simply said " I am sorry, she is gone, your Mom is gone" He confirmed what I already knew The two of them both cried, holding each other Dad and I still locking eyes, he simply mouthed "I'm sorry" That day I lost you, my Mom and dearest friend That day I lost my innocence, my sheltered world That day I lost a big piece of my life Nothing has fit together right since that day Ever since that day, I have been working to build Building strength, love, character, something to be proud of That day I learned one incident can tear your world down A few words can destroy a lifetime of happiness That day I ceased being a child, and became a woman ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
amy...this takes my words...i am at a loss, thank you for sharing this...it says so much about your sweet soul...you have accomplished the goals you mention at the end of this poem...KNOW she is proud... love ya, jm and you can say baby... baby can I hold you tonight maybe if told you the right words... at the right time, you'd be mine... baby can I hold you tonight... tracy chapman |
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Broken Wings Member
since 2000-03-18
Posts 157Miami, FL. |
very moving, i feel your pain even though i havent been thru it. my mom and I have never been close, but i fear the day that I'll get that phone call telling me she is gone. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. well done!! take care, Broken Wings "As you learn and grow, you will realize the greater the pain, the greater the growth." -IYANLA VANZANT |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
Amy this was beautifully sad *crying* thanks for sharing ((((hugzzz)))) "A poet is one who spends a lifetime standing out in thunderstorms, waiting to be hit by lightning" ~Randal Jarrell~ |
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Jannel Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 492Muncie, IN, USA |
very touching. full of deep, tragic, but wonderful emotions. jannel Dont wake the dead, Wake the dying, Don't change what you've said, Change what you're saying. |
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