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Thirty-one Years Of Memory ( my last birthday with my grandmother)
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Thirty-one Years Of Memory ( my last birthday with my grandmother) |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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Thirty-one Years Of Memory (from Boyhood Tales) Yesterday was . . . well, so long ago. And missing her today, hurts just as much as it did then, the ensuing time not diminishing . . . plop, plop, fizz, fizz, where's the relief when you need it? Where's the place everyone said I'd be? Where'’s the healing passing time supposedly brings? Bring on the lessening – give me back my heart, take away, just take away. . . the memory - return me to that Birthday thirty-one years ago. © wesley james beard, jr. december 3rd, 2011 |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Happy Birthday, dear Jimmy! Your Grandmother memories are special and I can so relate, because I also had a sweet sweet Grandmother whom I will never forget. Just as you say the missing can hit hard even after long years. But she would want you to celebrate and be happy, so just pretend she is there in spirit ... not even need to pretend, because I am sure she is there for real. Love and may all your dreams come true. Margherita  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes, Happy Birthday, jwesley, and may you have many more. The pain is obvious here. Maybe that is good. You have never let her go. Why is that a bad thing? Unless it threatens your health and well-being let the pain reside. You are still close to her, probably closer to her than anyone because of the pain. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
"Where's the healing passing time supposedly brings?" A question I have asked myself many times, Jimmy. Ida |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
quote: I think some people mistake learning to live with pain as healing. I felt your pain in this. I won't offer consoling words where consolation is not really an option... but I will say your pain is understood and even shared by others who have endured similar losses. Know that you are not alone, my friend. Michael |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
sigh... I don't really have adequate words, I'm afraid. My Grandmother passed away a month ago and I still can't wrap my mind and heart around that. The laughter, and absolute joy, that she brought to this world is what I hold onto. I'll echo Michael here, and say you are not alone. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The missing seems more intense on birthdays and anniversaries because they're so much a part of what made those days special. Memories may be good... but how we long for more than memories! Hugs to you, my friend. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"plop, plop, fizz, fizz, where's the relief when you need it?" Ah, my friend, this is a heartfelt read. Celebrate life! Celebrate your birthday! Let your longing be heard! Beautiful writing J. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Margherita, JerryPat2, Marchmadness, Michael, Nicole, Suthern and JL. She was special, not just to me, but to very many people. And a loss to all of them. She will always be missed, and remembered. And JL - I celebrate my birthday every day I awake with both feet on this side of the fence. There's nothing quite like - - - LIFE! Thank you all, always, for the feelings and your readings of the things I write - and be assured, I read each of you, and others, every time I'm in PIP. Jimmy |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...James |
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