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A Death In This Family
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A Death In This Family |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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A Death In The Family It's not the shadows that lurk in the hollow, dark areas, where mismatched corners meet; nor is it the shoes so perfectly placed at the foot of the bed we shared; and pray, don't let it be the darkness in my heart where love so brilliantly glowed . . . but, it is. And not because love has tarnished, or dulled. It is because there is a death in this family, and though I die with every second, of every day . . . it was not mine. © wesley james beard, jr. august 2012 Note: Not about me ... but of those who have lost their inner-most hearts ... several friends of mine, and recently. Tears for them. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
It is a tragic situation, J. Nothing hurts quite as much as a shattered, broken heart. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
This is so heart-breaking, the picture painted within this beauty is perfect and so true. Tears leaking at the reading of this, truly fabulous writing. as always Mushy Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
Your words bring tears to the eyes that are filled with compassion...this poem touched my heart...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
It does hurt when a close loved one passes on, family or friend. Enjoyed the read. 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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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Beautifully and compassionately expressed, Jimmy. Thank you for being there for those families. Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
To lose someone you love is to lose a part of yourself... You wrote the aching absence so very beautifully!!! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Very powerful writing from a purely empathetic standpoint. I could feel it. Nicely done. Michael |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Wow, J, you can definitely walk in another's shoes! Heartfelt, Ms. E |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Extremely poignant words, dear Jimmy. You tug at the heartstrings with this compassionate write. It's just like this when that "glow" is gone ... sigh! Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Jwesley, It is as if you knew... this has touched me deeply. August , 2012. The light was warm and glowing while we were in celebration of hi life. It's becoming more difficult to jump start the day, but the empathy I felt in your poem is of help. Thank you for posting such a heart felt poem cathy |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...nobody likes to lose someone they love...James |
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