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In Memory |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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In Memory(of 9 years ago) I watch them go in single file, Some hurry by without a glance Afraid of death. Some stop awhile to weep. I wonder why, They were not there to hear His first strong cry. Resentment fills my breast. Why is it he who lies at rest, He with so much to give? I quell the scream arising from my soul. I cannot let it out to break This solemn silence. My heart so cold. The line crawls on. Who are they, where did they come from? How could they have shared his life And I know nothing of them? I count their feet, their moving feet, Their tromping, trampling, living feet. While his lie still. "Acceptance will come." "Time heals." These whispered words, meant to console, Mean nothing to me now. My good, my gentle son lies dead. My son, my only son. I'm asking why? Acceptance will come. It may. But not today, Dear Lord, no not today. By: Joyce 02/99 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (04-24-2008 03:42 PM).] |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I felt exactly the same way when I lost my daughter. She was so young and It's so hard to outlive a child. People really don't understand that time does not heal all wounds. My daughter passed away in 2000 and not a single day goes by that I think of her. I know, as a mother, you understand what I'm saying. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear Joyce, Some things are never acceptable. I've been fortunate never to have lost any of mine. I’ll probably outlive them all, and that not fair. Bobby |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Marchmadness. Only one who has been there really knows. We never heal. Th scar merely drys a little. Thank you. Joyce Robert I pray you never have to lose one. Thanks for your kindness. Joyce |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Dear Miss Joyce, This beautiful expression of your pain and anguish is exactly the same way I felt when Larry died… Oh I remember it like it was yesterday… And just like you and Ida said, I don’t see time truly healing this pain and anguish we endure… It’s just so wrong to have to bury your child… just sooooo wrong. Thank you so very much for sharing this beautiful expression of your love for and the loss of your beautiful son. Tammy<333 [This message has been edited by Larrysmom (04-24-2008 09:44 PM).] |
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shyvl Senior Member
since 2008-04-11
Posts 531texas, usa |
Dear Joyce My heart goes out to you at your loss. Healing may come but the longing for his presence remains. Hugs sharyn |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Oh Joyce that is such a heart rending poem, but it shows your love and also the pain that you feel. My heart goes out to you dear lady and I pray that in time the pain will be a little easier to bear. God Bless. Lindsay |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dear Joyce... I am sorry for your loss... your heart will go on grieving I know.. hugs to you my sweet dear friend.. love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Joyce I can't even begin to imagine what this kind of loss must feel like.  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you. Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MyDearDearFriend~ I only know that the pain of the loss is magnified by the things we miss about that person we loved so very much~ These people that are gone from our lives are worth remembering ... thank God for the good memories~ Love you dear one~  *Huglets* ~*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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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Joyce, My heart goes out to you. My Mother's only son also died too young. She has said that the wound never heals. My thoughts are with you, Ida and all the others who have out lived their children. xoxoxo Alison |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thanks for a wonderful poem . yann |
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tnhness Junior Member
since 2008-04-14
Posts 15 |
i really don't have the means to respond adequately, but this came to mind. i'm without children, but i often imagine that loosing a child must be the most exquisite pain there is. it takes my breath away to think about it. here's part of something i've been unable to finish...it seemed fitting and it's as much as i can offer to anyone who knows such an experience. i hope these words find you in some way. Red No. 7 The boy with the red face He walked a long way His steps are dry now And he found something to believe in We’re in a line here The end of his life Young minds go fast Remember all the times he made you laugh Remember all that he wouldn’t take back As you’re looking down at a face powdered back To life Remember the words that we hold with him dear Remember the kiss that brought her to tears As you’re thumbing back through all the years Don’t stop there Visions fall from heaven. Lights shine down This time we’ll free him from my mind Rain dropping heavy, and I can’t make that sound Listen to my breath held in |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Joyce...This ripped the heart right out of my chest. Such sadness some have to live with and the worst part is not knowing why, but one day you and he will be renuited for all eternity. till then his memory will live on within you...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Joyce, I doubt that there could be a dry eye among any of the readers of your grieving, gut-wrenching experience. I am unbelievably saddened by your loss. Such emotional pain does not ever completely go away. It just comes in a different form with the passing of the years. Love to you, Linda xo |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you my dear friends for your understanding. Yes, it has been 9 years and the sharpest pain has passed but there are still times when it all comes rushing back. To my eyes he was so unique, so one of a kind and so irreplaceable. And always a joy while he lived. Love, Joyce |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I am so sorry for your loss Joyce and i wish that all is well with you.. ARCTIC WIND |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Joyce, I just came back to send you hugs and kisses. You have touched me so often with your poetry. Thank you, beautiful lady. Alison |
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