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Missing You |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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I miss you at funny times with a longing to share a smile, or a dream that flits quickly. It’s a heart thing and not be gone soon thing. I miss you forever. Wouldn’t it be nice to write all that really is inside, all the confusion, and all the questions, senseless, knowing that there will be answers. It would be nice but it doesn’t work that way. All I have is self-indulgent poetry and thoughts of you, laced with painful knowledge that the missing will go on and on. And on ‘til tomorrow and beyond. --- Alison [This message has been edited by Alison (05-26-2008 03:52 AM).] |
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Claira Member
since 2008-05-11
Posts 102British but living in Thailand |
Oh Alison, such beautiful wise words. I share your pain. I don't think we ever stop missing but we do get to a stage where we can smile with them in our thoughts.  Cx |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I commiserate with you Alison. It is a very painful thing to miss someone. I feel privileged to be invited into your thoughts. Yes, wouldn't it be wonderful if we could verbalise all our thoughts and our internal turmoils. I personally believe very strongly that the world would be far healthier - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually - if we could do that. Just one little thing. If I am offending, please disregard this paragraph. The line, soon not to be gone thing would be more correct and easier to follow if you said not to be gone soon thing. - Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
C Thank you, sweetie. I really appreciate you. A ------------ Owl, Wow. I really appreciate how much you understood this. Also, I agree with your suggestion and thank you for taking a chance to make it. No offense taken, just a happiness that you shared your opinion. Alison |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms ali-san, sometimes the missing is the warmest part of knowing..enjoyed this am sure he would too |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
thank you for sharing yann |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison, thank goodness you DO have the gift of poetry so that you are able to express your feelings of missing him. Keep emoting. They say time is a healer. Mind you, it can be pretty darn slow at it when you are in the throes of angst and despair. Love and healing hugs, Linda xo |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Smiles that you weren't offended. Thank you for your reassurance. - Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: When we are missing someone, our thoughts are the very proof of a love that won't ever fade. And the sweet melancholy of memories can be expressed with gratitude. So poignant, dear Alison! Love and soothing hugs. Margherita |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I think missing is useful to teach us patience and appreciation as we miss and place a value on those we care for and so miss...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A very poignant post Alison my dear. Much enjoyed, a big warm hug. Lindsay |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"All I have is self-indulgent poetry" I disagree.  It isn't self-indulgent because you are sharing them with us. Thank you for giving. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Hi, Alison. I am writing a response for you as a separate poem.  J |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I wish you all could have known my friend, Cade. He was a man who loved poetry - once shared a wonderful childrens' story with me that he had written. Cade loved the beach, the ocean and running on the sand. He ran marathons. He loved family. Cade leaves a huge hole. Thank you all for reading this poem and the other poems and writings I have posted about Cade. I miss him. I told his father the other day about the response that I have received about his son. Miguel also sends his thanks to all of you who take the time to let pieces of his son into your lives. With love, Alison |
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