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~Brian's Song~
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~Brian's Song~ |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
The soothing, gentle flickering fire Deceives us in her warming fashion For in her heart lies searing pain And destruction in her passion A moment then is all it takes For her anger to incite a flame She will show you who is boss Leaving you with no one to blame Your skin once smooth to the touch, Lies savaged beneath the gauze Your face, swollen beyond belief Cannot reveal the cause In an instant, your life changed course You are a victim of her cruel desire Lying now taking mechanical breaths You hear the cackling of Lady Fire. Beneath the blanket lies your future Knowing nothing will be the same In an instant, laughter was replaced By unspeakable burning pain. Normally, I am a very private person; but something has happened that I needed to write about and share with you. You may have noticed my absence lately. This is one of the reasons. A very dear friend was badly burned in an accident on the job. His name is Brian and he’s 32 years old. He is such an outgoing, people person that it’s hard not to love him. We, his family and friends are grateful that he is alive but overwhelmed at the prospect of what his life is going to be like in the coming months. I thank God he was spared. Burns cover 27% of his body, mostly his right hand, arm and his stomach; his face, covered by a welder’s mask, was not touched. I would like to dedicate this poem to him. |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Brian. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
My thoughts will be with you and your friend.. he is lucky to have family and friends such as you around him at a time like this... |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
Oh...wow, I can't imagine the pain....burns are so agonizing.....My sympathies for him and those close to him. ------------------ "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage." -Billy Corgan- |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
PDV: I am sure with a friend like you around to support him his healing in his heart and body will come quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend Brian. ------------------ Julie ------------------------- Almost all our misfortunes in life come from the wrong notions we have about the things that happen to us. >Stendhal |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Please extend to Brian our best. He will have the prayers of many on his behalf. You too, PdV, will be in our prayers. ------------------ Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I'm sorry you've been having such a rough time lately. You know you all will be in my prayers. My nephew was burned a while back, and I remember what he went through. He was burned pretty bad. My thoughts and prayers are with you Devine one! We miss you!!! |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
This is really beautiful, DeVine....He is a very lucky young man....to have someone as loving & compassionate as you, there to give him strength. You spend as much time as you need - - we know you'll return to us when you're able! We have missed you terribly though....  Glad to know why you've been absent nonetheless....My prayers are also with this young man. Thank you for sharing. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Oh my, how very sad. My heart goes out to your' friend Brian.You both will be in my prayers. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Poet....I'm sorry to hear that. This is a wonderfully written piece that brough tears to my eyes. Best of luck to your friend. He has a long road ahead of him and your suppoert will be very important |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
How tragic -- may he draw courage from your strength. --Kess ------------------ You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Wow Sharon.... I am saddened for your friend's pain, but I must say that the inspiration you gleaned from it is sure to provide comfort for him! This is a particularly powerful piece! |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
My prayers are certainly with Brian - You know that already - Feel free to seek from me whatever support you need, as you are giving your own unselfishly...  |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
My deepeset sympathy and prayers go out to Brian, his family and his friends... ...and you, poet....(((HUGS))) Take care. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This is so sad. Your friend will be in my prayers, for healing his in-and outside and you'll be in my prayers, for strenght to help you through this. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
PDV: You have my prayers and sympathy... as does Brian and his family. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
PdV, please share not only all of our thoughts, prayers and belief in his recovery with your friend, but please feel free to take whatever words you find within Passions to help heal his soul. Our thoughts are with you both. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
PDV, My empathy for Brian, my congratulations on the poem, stay well we missed you. *L* |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You and Brian are in my prayers. ditto Femme's statement, he is very lucky to have someone as compassionate as you there for him. May God bless you both. ------------------ Michael Anderson Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream? |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
PdV - see the following for you and your friend: Only A Visit To The Light You are both in our prayers. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
PDV:..I'm so very sorry to hear about your friend...burns can disfigure the mind much more than they do the body because the mind shows no scars but how people treat you can leave lasting scars...I doubt he's able to have a hug but when he is, please pass one on from me to both him, especially him and his family... Big HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I can't imagine any worse thing to happen to someone...I know the pain, the mental distress, and the on-going treatment necessary with such an incident. I too hope and pray all works out well for the young man. Nice poem, and I would imagine you're a great friend for this poor guy. He will be in my thoughts. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My thoughts and prayers go with him, Sharon.....and you. |
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Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Senseless tragedy can strike any of us, any moment, any time. It's part of life. Fortunately for all of us, and especially for Brian, loving and caring friends are also a part of life. They are the "good things" that makes the inevitable "bad things" more tolerable. Sharon, I know of no one whose soul is more compassionate or heart as encompassing as yours. I grieve for Brian's tragedy. But I celebrate his luck in having a friend like you. Both of you will be in my prayers. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all so much for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. I've printed this out for Brian's mom - I know your comments will mean a great deal to her ... as they do to me. |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
God Bless~ ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." "Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..." |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Prayers and love to your friend, his family, and to you PdV. ------------------ "Tread softly, for I have spread my dreams under your feet"~~William Butler Yeats |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
I am so sorry that your friend has been put through such a tragedy, but I am sooo happy that he has a "true" friend in you. He, his family, and you will be in our prayers. ------------------ If you love me like music, I'll be your song. ~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Poet, I am really sorry about what happened to your friend, My thoughts and Prayers are with you Both. This is such a beautiful poem ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
sharon, this is beautiful and sad, the son of a good friend was badly burned and it is a very slow healing process, you and your friend have my prayers |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you for sharing |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Even without the explanation, this poem grips me. Then I read the note at the bottom and .. well, it hit me harder. I have seen what fire can do - it is my deepest fear to be burned. This poem has power. A |
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