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The Silence of Why
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The Silence of Why |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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The Silence of Why For Orish Grinstead, Deceased, April 20, 2008 He is reputed to be A lifelong drunk, still His liver hums along Like a fine tuned, Well oiled machine At four score and one! She was an angel With invisible wings, So vibrant, full of life, Reputed to be a virgin At a score and eight . . . Alas, in these latter years, She walked barefoot In fields of broken glass, Bleeding, but not inclined Toward complaining! She was my inspiration, Said one . . . She renewed my faith, Said another . . . Now she is a spirit In a matrix undefined, A place of imagining In the limitations of mind. I will not ask why--- O thou small, hollow, word! No! I will not ask why! For there is never an answer! As if God speaks to the question In a language incomprehensible To mortal ears! [This message has been edited by gilead (04-23-2008 03:54 PM).] |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
She suffered from liver disease for a decade and, finally, when a liver match was found, her body was too far gone to receive it. She was a gifted young lady, and she gave liberally. Art |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Art, This is a good tribute, and a sad story. Bobby |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you kindly, Bobby. Art |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
intrigued...interesting journey! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Gilead, I am sorry for this loss. Recently I've been having to ask "why", with no immediate answer, even though trickles of thought let me know I am not alone.  |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks for your encouraging thought, sunshine. It's useless to despair while waiting for those trickles of understanding that come with enduring hardship with grace. Art |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
I find myself responding to such whys by also remembering each step of the subject in question ..... HE tends to surround himself with those that have such hidden strengths! ... the answer is within those steps a great tribute! Ct [This message has been edited by ctowen (04-22-2008 03:23 PM).] |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
This was so touching and heartfelt I have a close friend thats been silent for awhile , but I know he is going through so much Hope |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks for your comment, Hope. I am hoping your friend finds solitude and contentment through his struggle. My prayer is sent up for him. Best wishes, Art |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Art. Life is indeed a mystery, noone knows that better than I do. Sometimes I think that the people who stick around longer are chosen because they are able to relate certain messages to others either by circumstance or through understanding and unusual skills. Ida |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
beautiful poem. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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