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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
The Miracle of Life I reach for the touch of family Dissipated in childhood memories Gone to the hands of disease Are my unborn brother's life And her to the grave everlasting Gone from my external senses But never far from my heart Where they live and breathe and laugh As I cry in bitter remorse of a child At present to face the same affliction In the prime of my meager existence I shall also die as my loved ones Scramble thoughts for comforting From emotions surpassed by grief In continuance without my living Or shall paranormal forces expand The realms of the natural man To reveal the inner soul within me To live beyond the dreadful hauntings From above as voices of family call Past and present intercedings Which inspire to live on and receive The miracle of life from God. -Robert E. Michaud Jr.- [This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (edited 09-03-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You've left me astounded and a little speechless at this powerfully haunting yet promising poem. I reread to make sure I understood and yes, you said what I thought you said. Quite effective writing, though heartwrenching, and yet I feel a great inner strength in you. Liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You are amazing... |
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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
When I began reading, your poem sounded so sad! =( But I wanted to hear more, so I kept reading and found a little glimmer of hope at the end. A wonderful poem! Very personal and filled with emotion and self-awareness, I thought. Thanks for sharing it! |
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Pearls_Of_Wisdom Member
since 2000-09-02
Posts 175 |
When I began reading, your poem sounded so sad! =( But I wanted to hear more, so I kept reading and found a little glimmer of hope at the end. A wonderful poem! Very personal and filled with emotion and self-awareness, I thought. Thanks for sharing it! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
OH MY BOB! This has brought tears to my eyes. This is so emotionally moving! Sadness and hope. So very well written! <*\\\>< Be an organ donor...give your heart to Jesus! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Simply amazing. . . a moving, heartfelt testimony. . . Excellent writing. . . ----------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
challenge well met, bob "Which inspire to live on and receive The miracle of life from God." If we believe in the Word, all of it, then we are to believe in eternal life, for it is written. Lovely poem, very touching. Marcy |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Bob, Your candid openess is discussing there painful experience, and yet your hopeful acceptance- in this touching piece, speak wonderfully of it's author in His faith & trust amid adversity. God bless you, David WOW- another day of life-and here among friends! Ain't God Grand! |
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Janie Member
since 2000-08-13
Posts 158 |
Bob, The pain, the sadness, but the strength! How devasting this life would be if we didn't know of the lush forest and cool, green pastures that exist on the other side of this valley-desert that we pass through. God bless you, Janie |
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GOlDsparklESS Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 428central nj |
Bob, I'm glad you understand the emotions I tried to express. It is difficult to articulate grief, which is essentially unspeakable... O' the joy of poetry!  I think your poem is genuine and touching. Thank you sending me this!Your poet friend, Manisha [This message has been edited by GOlDsparklESS (10-22-2002 11:51 PM).] |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
It's touching... at first when I read, because there is no stanze or puncutation... I have to read again...but no doubt...good write...emotional piece... Eliza Simmons |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Rarely have I come here since my son's death. This morning, not only did your insightful piece catch my eye, but it held deep timely meaning for us mustering our way through the grieving process. Thanks for sharing it and for bringing it back. |
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