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Tndeer1
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0 posted 2005-07-10 11:47 PM


"I Never Saw Her Cry"


Each day when I would come to work the child was always there
She'd hold his hand and talk about the things that they would share
To young to really understand the coma he was in
But she kept telling everyone that he'd wake up again

He never would respond to her and everyone knew why
The family didn't tell the child her dad was going to die
I'd talk with her each chance I got and soon our friendship grew
She sees our world through different eyes than what we grown-ups do

She's cheerful, bright and full of life how could this all occur
The one that she loves most of all would soon be leaving her
The child told me her dad explained why mommy went away
How angels came when she was born and took her mom that day

She said that someday they will be a family like before
Her dad will never have to miss her mommy anymore
She really seemed to understand the things she said to me
I was amazed each time we talked this child was only three

Then sad enough the day had come while she was by his side
I heard her say good-bye to him just right before he died
The family tried to tell the child why daddy went away
She said that he explained it all so she would be okay

We thought she was in shock and just imagined what she heard
She hugged me and she waved good-bye but never said a word
My work was done and so I left with emptiness inside
I took the long way home that day to have the extra ride

I drove awhile and then I saw lights flashing everywhere
When I slowed down I recognized what vehicle was there
I saw how bad the car was wrecked debris spread all around
Each one was there except the child and she could not be found

We searched and searched so frantically she could be anywhere
Then suddenly among the weeds I saw her laying there
Her broken body couldn't move so I sat by her side
Then carefully I picked her up and held her as I cried

I tried so hard to understand why all this had to be
The child then started struggling to say these words to me
"My daddy said he'd bring you here and that you shouldn't cry
He said when I gave you a hug I didn't say good-bye

You see we'll be a family now and everything's okay
My daddy told me everything when he woke up today"
She then took her last breath of life and never spoke again
She squeezed my hand then closed her eyes preparing for the end
Her tiny body just relaxed and then I saw her die
While holding her, I realized "I Never Saw Her Cry"


© By: Freda H. Babinski
4-16-96


Tndeer1

© Copyright 2005 Freda H. Babinski - All Rights Reserved
latearrival
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1 posted 2005-07-11 01:27 AM


Oh , Do you have a way with words. Another one to touch the heart.  Was this a true story? Amazing. best to you, martyjo
iliana
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2 posted 2005-07-11 01:31 AM


  Terrific write, Tndeer1!
Tndeer1
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3 posted 2005-07-11 02:26 AM


Thank You,
As a matter of fact in many ways, it is a true story but a little hard to explain. your comments are very much appreciated.
God Bless!

Tndeer1

saved_by_grace
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4 posted 2005-07-11 08:10 AM


WOW, Freda, this is an amazing write!     Glad I checked the other comments out before I read it...at least I was prepared with the tissue this time around.     

God bless, m'friend!

Becka

Juju
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In your dreams
5 posted 2005-07-11 08:22 AM


Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic

The dictionary never lies.... I am magical (;

LeeJ
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6 posted 2005-07-11 08:34 AM




tremendous read..

passing shadows
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displaced
7 posted 2005-07-15 04:18 AM


oh dear

just...
goodness
I'm speechless

Tndeer1
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since 2005-06-24
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8 posted 2005-07-16 12:37 PM


Sorry,
Don't mean to make everyone cry. Yet it does tell me allot and I thank you!
God Bless!

Tndeer1

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