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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Oklahoma I flew the 1000 plus miles To be by her side I know you I know you can’t understand Unless you’ve been there But in that stillness In that precious still moment I first saw her, saw him I felt so Alive To know that I was And was the one That she looked to And he looked up to From that arm chair Where he lay in my arms Helpless The one that he would call upon And the eyes that he would see As Grandfather "Grandfather" It seems such a distant word In retrospect Of my week’s stay With my Daughter Now living in San Diego Far from those dusty plains Where the fires burned And their fierceness churned All that she called Home For her Home smoldered And Died Along with her Motherhood dreams My Grandfather dreams When Death came And in the stillness of night In that damned night’s stillness… Someone Incredibly Docile Surrendered. Lighthouse Bob [This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (06-19-2006 02:30 PM).] |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
fantastic message in this enjoyed |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Amazing how powerful your words paint such a stunning portrait...I have missed such heartfelt words as these....*big hugs* |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
This nearly breaks ones heart with the reading of it. How tragically sad but yet what wonderful imagery. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes heartbreaking indeed |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Thank you ladies for your kind replies, This poem was written from true events and in remembrance of my first and only grandchild so far, Cole Owen Lewis, who was born on June 18th 2005 and lived but a short time in Oklahoma until he passed from SIDS on August 6th of the same year. Again, thank you for your kind replies. God bless. -Bob |
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Debo Member
since 2006-04-18
Posts 321Texas U.S.A. |
Oh what a powerful feeling of a sadness I felt as I read this poem. Yet in between the lines I read of a younger generations life and dreams. "Beautiful yes Beautiful" Debo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear ((((((Bob))))), you have put your deepest love and compassion into this incredibly poignant poem. When those souls come just for a little while, we can't but wonder WHY? But they have come to teach LOVE. And those, like you, who have felt the TOUCH, know, they simply know ... and forever ... that a divine blessing has occurred ... even in the presence of our human hearts that are torn to pieces. Thank you dear Bob. Wishing your daughter the joy of having another child ... to stay. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Bob..this just tears at my heartstrings. I am so sorry..I truly don't know what to say. God bless your heavenly angel who was called too soon. Heart hugs, Nancy ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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skyshine 
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
My heart goes out to you and your daughter, Bob. I honestly cannto even begin to imagine what you are going through. My prayers will be with you. sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Again, thank you ladies for your most kind replies, expressed love, support, and prayers as my daughter and I remember our sweet sweet baby Cole. God bless. -Bob |
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