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Because There Are Letters
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Because There Are Letters |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Because by the fifth day of the second month of this year, you will have been gone one full swing of a year’s rotation, of heavy loss ~ pain ~ grief and the opposite ~ gratitude that you are not hurting in the pull of a breath that your lungs could not enjoy. I prayed for your relief ~ release ~ freedom from pain. I pray that you will not forget me. I prayed that you could hold on, be well, and yes, we garnered some small bit of hope from a possible transplant of another’s horrible fate… and yes, I caved in to your decision. I see you daily, then even in dreams, playing your guitar, strumming those strings, singing again in your voice that came back to form and then in heavenly sum I see you reconciled with all of your children, because you went there, at the end, shaking your silver haired head at what went wrong…knowing you would right it, given an opening. I’ve searched for her, your first child… she is out there, somewhere in the gray mist; and I send ESP–aunt-like messages to Heather, of love, roots, and some innate sense to sense her history… I continue to love you as if you were here an I-M moment away, a click, here’s coffee, tell me of your day… isn’t that the way it should be? Because there are letters, I can write this for you. Sing your song, Fagin ~ Robert. For you turned to Him, praised Him in the middle of time before you knew, then toward the end, apologized, then gave others reason, and rhyme to live, in between. I love you, as if you can hear me, even now. Oh look….there’s a hummingbird…. Yes…Daddy loves them so…. And listen, Mom’s playing the Bumblebee song…. She’s in her own space, Sissie And Grandmother… oh, she’s over there … dancing… Always, Sis.  Robert Charles Rilling 11-25-53 ~ 02-05-06 |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww Karilea, this is so sad. I know your brother is watching over you. I lost my brothe, when he was 23 yrs. old. I have missed him so much. Sending you a big hug.  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Because there are tears ... I am shedding them~ Dear lady ... there in such beauty in the gentle remembers of the heart~ This ... this ... touches~ *Hugging* you~  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
and yes there are tears here too Karilea this is love beyond love... hugs can't ease this pain |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
Sister my heart cries with you,yet celebrates as well the beauty of the memories you two shared. There are no words of true comfort for such a loss, there is only the knowing one day you will share a new path with you beloved brother in a happy place of family gather! blessings
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Remembering Robert...Passion's Fagin with sadness. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
The good....sometimes get time off for good behavior. Tears, yes, as almost everyone has said....but mine are more for you, left here to bear the loss. Yes, those are where I must spend my tears. And why not? You've created a poem that captures both the grief and the joy of him, and that's worth anyone's tears. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
SIL, I believe there is only a veil that separates us. (Remind me I have something to share with you about that.) ...jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
To my mind, this is absolutely one of your best pieces of writing that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It is rife with life ~ even tho' these loved ones have passed. To be sure, they loved you ~ and continue to love you still. You are blessed to have had them in your life ~ and they, you! I found this an exceptionally moving read. It also brought back fond memories of those whom I have lost as well. You have a glorious spirit, Dear One With Sun!   Linda |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Above all words keep the memory alive! Sop sad for your loss. So glad you can share him with us. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you are loved |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie...He will not forget you, nor you him...you and I will give February special importance every year for love, not loss. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
just know that I am here, my thoughts are there.... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this was heartfelt, and tugged so madly at the emotion...one of my favorites of yours Lady, what a marvelous tribute...tremendous write |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
love the title, love the thoughts...such a personal, spiritual write...thoroughly enjoyed... |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This one made me cry. Just lovely. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
Darling Sunshine~~ you make him live again with your words, that we all know how wonderful he is, as he must be for he is a part of you. This is so very beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Caroline He who wants a rose must respect the thorn. |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, Sunshine. I'm moved beyond words, so I'll just say that I'm very sorry for your loss and very moved by your art. John I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Straight to the heart... this is so tender, so beautiful!! |
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