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Repost: Silent Witness, In Memory of One Gone On
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Repost: Silent Witness, In Memory of One Gone On |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan 
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Silent Witness Where are the heroes, that walk upon land, that take up the pain, within their own hand, and quell, with a vengeance, the weeping within, where are the heroes? Not here. You bore silent witness to all I endured. You came when I called, in a voice gone unheard by those who stood near within touch within reach you came when the whispers from my lips beseeched don’t leave me. Where are the heroes, who speak of what's right? yet close their eyes to the imperfect sight of golden curls caught up in a pyre of shame of a twisted emotion an angry mans game where are the heroes? Not here. You bore silent witness to a voice filled with tears, I was caught in strong arms that cradled my fears, and agony wasn’t my friend alone, for you stepped in and offered your heart as my home. and I loved you all the more for your kindness. Where is my hero? why did he need go? was heaven in need, of him more so than I, oh I need him and how I miss his soft voice tenderly lifting me, I would rejoice to hear once again in his gentle tone, no more tears, now... you’re not alone. Dedicated to the Memory of Dennis Baril, my hero. With a special thank you to Ruth, who helped me to admit Dennis died. (I said it, Ruth) [This message has been edited by seraphin (08-09-2006 09:49 AM).] |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
seraphin, I feel honored to be the first to post on your heartfelt, well presented poem. It redefines a hero with great passion and tenderness. (I'd like to save this, if its ok.) misc |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
seraphin although heartbreaking, this is also uplifting by a sense of new founded perspective...bittersweet, longing, and brute honesty of emotions, God if there were only one emotion, huh. I believe there is a bridge between there and here, and he is standing in the middle right now, smiling... love to you hun  Keep penning |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
misc and lee, I feel so strange saying "thank you" for this particular work. It has taken me over a year to accept this loss. I've moved in circles, stepping forward, then side-stepping issues, relationships, etc. Ruth had written "Eclipse" and it perfectly echoed my actions. Sleeping with a memory. I do go on, so sorry. Misc, of course you may save this. Thank you both for reading. Sandra |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Hugs...James |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
Thank you James, I needed that. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
You reached me deeply. I can't tell you how I feel right this moment because my mind is clouded with emotions. This is truly heart-wreching and beautiful. I don't know you, but you make me want to know you. aziza |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms sandra, it is the woman of you that knows the hero, your heart is lovely here, enjoyed it |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
sandra, this is so heartbreakingly beautiful, the emotion behind the words just enveloped me while reading. The mind admits things when the heart is ready to begin to accept it .. you make me want to just hug you so tight. ~*Sheli* By words the mind is winged |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sandra, I know that Nan is working on a memorial page for some future date... and I believe we would all be honored if, when that time comes, you might slip this beautiful memorial in there for all time. Acceptance comes...and we gather it in, closely... thank you for the tears of this. Writing, like this, comes to us when it is supposed to, be it for the writer, or the reader.  |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
seraphin, Thank you. I'll treasure this. Loss has always been very difficult for me. Your poem has given me a different perspective. Thanks again. misc |
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