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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
5/17/07 Passing by. The charred ground, Scorched and blackened. Our reflections gazing back. As though they were film on a projector, our memories play themselves out. The visions….all too vibrant. The sounds….all too clear. The odors….all too fresh. The sensations….all too near. Despair consumes the essence. Unadulterated anguish in its physical form. Passing by. The charred ground, Scorched and blackened. |
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xTr3m3sT Member
since 2008-03-03
Posts 415 |
Nice writing :] I enjoyed the imagery. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Tammy... I understand your grief here.. hugs to you my friend... love RDB xxx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
xTr3m3sT Thank you so much… I wasn’t sure anyone other than those who know, would understand it. RDB Thank you so much my friend. Tammy<333 |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
very good. brought back some memories. Charred ground always meant the loss of life. very good. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ouch sometimes we don't need to pass by anymore  |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Thank you Seoulair, very much. Although I am sorry it brought bad memories to you… Tammy<333 |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Gives me goosebumps, as I live this experience with you through your powerful, poignant words, dear Tammy. Love, Margherita  |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Thank you Passing Shadows, but I will never avoid passing by… Besides, it is the first of everything that breaks me, so I found that I must face that first, let it destroy me, and then make it mine in order to find some sort of peace within the second and all those after. Tammy<333 |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Margherita, Thank you for your kind and caring words… We had to go back to our client’s home only weeks later to finish the job we had started. Days later I wrote this. “Despair consumes the essence. Unadulterated anguish in its physical form.” This line describes what I saw then and sometimes still do see in my husband’s face and body… Tammy<333 |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
In my neck of the woods, Tammy, we are often caught up with Prairie fires...your words hit home, closely. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
It must hurt so much to pass the scene, but I understand why you feel the need to do so...truth be told, were it my child I would do exactly the same. Almost as if the proximity to that area kept me close to them...I never understood until now why families who lost loved ones at sea etc would want to go to the scene of where the ship went down, I fully realise now having read your recent posts...much love to you & yours Tammy, John |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
This is wonderful... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Sunshine, I hope they do not stir up too painful of memories for you… Thank you for taking the time to read it. John, I am glad I was able to give you some insight into why the grieving do some of what they do. I know that a lot of times, friends and family think I have lost my mind because of some of the things I do. Wednesday we will be going to the crash site to put a sign and some flowers and to release 100 bright green and black balloons with messages written on some of them… Remembering him and his life means also remembering his death. Thank you for your kind words and for your time in meeting and getting to know a little about my son. This is what helps a bereaved parent more than anything…To know that the world will continue to know our child. As long as he is known he cannot truly be gone… Simon, Thank you so much… Vandana, Thank you. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...thanks for sharing...James |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Thank you so much James... Tammy<333 |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
quote: Tammy, As long as you continue write & post your words about him, Larry will never EVER be gone you cannot & will not let that happen. We at passions will continue also to remember him with you. I saw the ballons in the video, I guess they were either his favourite color or maybe the team colors of his ball team? He was a fine looking boy, you were truly blessed to have had him albeit for all to brief a time....Take care, Much Love..John |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Tammy<333, This is fine work. You're doing a good job handling your grief. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Tammy<333 Your poetry folds around me and lingers. You are in my heart tomorrow especially. A |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Alison, you just called my writings poetry… I don’t know what to say. I will carry you with me in my heart tomorrow. Tammy<333 |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This one made me cry. It's simple, brief, and strong. Good poetry. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I pass by my mother's grave at times...sometimes turn in, though I know it's not good...I know how you feel |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
Your pain is so great. May you find comfort somehow. Thanks for sharing |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Nan, Thank you so very much… Your words mean more to me than you could possibly imagine. Passing Shadows, From one broken heart to another. thank you so very much… K-K, Thank you for sharing your time to read my writings… It means more to me than you could know. Tammy<333 |
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