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Larrysmom
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since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

0 posted 2008-04-10 10:13 PM

5/2/07

His Brother, Our Son

A baby boy conceived just three months ago.
Complications already the womb will show.

A baby boy conceived just six months ago.
The mother over swollen, no way to go.

A baby boy conceived just nine months ago.
Not willing to be born without surgery,
heart beat to low.

Finally the turbulent voyage complete.
A baby boy so beautiful, tiny hands, tiny feet.

A little boy born just five years ago.
Our heartache is over, a new path to follow.
Hand in hand, two become three.
True love all around, no longer just us, now it is we.

So much love that we share, the joy untold.
A baby boy born just ten years ago.

Three is now four, love and joy it just grows.
A baby boy conceived just nine months ago.
“My baby brother” he says, a smile so bright so wide.
Green eyes sparkle while looking down in his arms with pride.

A young man born just seventeen years ago.
A short stay on this earth, God said it’s time, now he must go.
Our circle now shattered, an inconceivable journey begun.
How do we go on dear Lord without his brother, our Son?

peppermint35
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since 2000-05-28

Posts 1106
Texas, USA

1 posted 2008-04-11 01:09 AM

This is just so poignant and touching. It stirs my heart.

Pepper
"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

2 posted 2008-04-11 02:37 AM

how indeed.... I wish you much strength and faith and believing in God dear Tammy... this is very touching and very beautiful.. my heart goes out to you ... love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Larrysmom
Senior Member

since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

3 posted 2008-04-11 08:44 PM

Pepper,

Thank you so much my friend… that means the world to me.

RDB,

Thank you for your kind words my friend… This was one of the first writings I wrote for Larry… It just came to me and I started writing it down. I cried so hard when I read it back to myself and my husband… He sits and listens to each and every writing I write and he cries with me through them.

Tammy<333

K-K
Member

since 2008-03-13

Posts 153
Indiana

4 posted 2008-04-12 09:13 AM

absolutely beautiful. The last line gave me goosebumps!!!!

xTr3m3sT
Member

since 2008-03-03

Posts 415

5 posted 2008-04-12 09:16 AM

Wow...

Tammy, I believe this is one of your finest works, excellent poem. Almost made me shed a tear. O_o

Larrysmom
Senior Member

since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

6 posted 2008-04-12 04:21 PM

K-K,

Thank you so much my friend… I am so happy that it touched you.

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xTr3m3sT,

WOW back at ya!!! hahaha Thank you so much!!! You have just blown me away. This was one of my very first writings and for it to touch you is just amazing to me... That makes me feel so AWESOME!!! Thank you my friend.

Tammy<333

x-tears-x
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since 2008-04-13

Posts 43
England

7 posted 2008-04-13 09:00 PM

Blimey. I have tears in my eyes. I am so sorry. That was amazing. It was so cleverly writter and so touching. Gentle and warming yet heart breaking. WOW.

hiddensmiles
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since 2008-02-07

Posts 514
at the beach... i wish

8 posted 2008-04-13 09:07 PM

great poem, i am also deeply sorry

JJ

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

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Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

9 posted 2008-04-14 11:22 PM

Tammy<333

Your poetry reveals the very beautiful heart of a loving mother. You could make us uncomfortable in your grief - but you seem to draw us all in as you introduce us to your family. And, you will leave a legacy in your family of who their brother Larry is - yes, is. He is not gone nor forgotten.

I appreciate you and am feeling very close to you - that is the gift of your poetry.

Love,
Alison

Larrysmom
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since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

10 posted 2008-04-24 06:54 PM

Tears,

Thank you so very much hun… That means so very much to me.

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JJ,

Thank you my friend for your heart-felt words… they mean more than you could know

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My dear Alison,

You have just made me cry yet again with your beautifully heart-felt words… Thank you so very much my friend… I am feeling very close to you as well…

Tammy<333

WindWalker
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since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

11 posted 2008-05-28 11:38 AM

This really is beautiful!!!!! WOW!

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

12 posted 2008-05-28 12:47 PM

Hi Tammy this is moving and so well written...

Thanks for sharing

yann

K-K
Member

since 2008-03-13

Posts 153
Indiana

13 posted 2008-05-30 08:59 AM

Great question!! Good to read you work again. Hope all is well. Keep posting

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

14 posted 2008-05-30 11:39 AM

I don't know you, nor Larry, but I do know death, and the tears are coursing down my cheeks because I know how hard it is. Words fail me . . .

but compassionate hugs for your strength, courage and perseverance
- Owl

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

15 posted 2008-05-30 03:21 PM

There's a rondo sound in this that
makes it seem more like a song with
heartfelt lyrics. Those few poets
who have known the loss of a son or
daughter have often graced the blue
pages, and you are among those who
bring the love of their lives with them,
to teach us how best to grieve...and it
always revolves around sharing.

Thank you, m'dear.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

16 posted 2008-05-30 08:05 PM

Fine writing of the pain in a heart...James

Ray Sharpe
Member

since 2008-05-29

Posts 112
Tenerife

17 posted 2008-05-30 08:14 PM

I cannot find the words to express how much your poem moved me......my katie never drew breath some 28 years ago now and she is still with me...I am sure you will continue to take larry with you on your journey through life .......lovely ,lovely poem.

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

18 posted 2008-05-31 12:44 PM

That is such a beautiful heart touching poem Tammy. very sad and poignant too.

My sincere sympathy to you my dear and may God Bless you and your family.

Love to you all.

Lindsay

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

19 posted 2008-05-31 01:37 AM

You touch us all with your mother's heart, Tammy. I always have to hold back the tears as I read your touching words about your son.
Ida

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

20 posted 2008-06-02 02:06 PM

Tammy, this is such a beautiful poem. It really touched my heart, because I could tell it came from your heart. Thank you for sharing with us.
Hugs and God bless,
Ethel aka garysgirl

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