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kelieth
Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314
Normal IL - USA

0 posted 2000-09-08 08:23 AM


Pain of life
To common to see,
Someone dies
A child weeps.

Through the cold
of deaths touch
May warmth find
The child loved.

Hold the child
To your breast
Fear and pain
Do your best.

To comfort the child
In loving arms.
Keep them safe
and warm from harm.

Bring out their smile
as they play.
Help them move
from dark days

Show the sun
will shine again.
Love all the while
Let faith win.

Brighter days will
warmly chase
all the shadows
From their face.

Living life
is fearing death.
Fear not that
which always rests.

Hold the child
close within.
Love the child
like way back when.

Death a tragic
shroud to see.
Love and life
to heal so sweet.

Find the flower
for the grave.
The one that speaks
of the life they made

See the place
where they rest
They lived life
at its best.

Do not morn
the loss of life.
Remember instead,
Of your prize.

You’ll go on.
To live within
The heart and memory
of your friends.


Kevin

"Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals."

© Copyright 2000 Kevin A. Lormand - All Rights Reserved
pegasus111
Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa
1 posted 2000-09-08 08:56 AM


a wonderfully inspirational piece Kelieth..bravo..

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Jon Mewett
Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304

2 posted 2000-09-08 08:57 AM


Loss can be very sad ........but your piece speaks of hope.....and that is important...don't lose sight of hope.

Jon

Hope stands before you in many disguises...but be quick or she may slip away.

JM

Dennis L. White
Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.
3 posted 2000-09-08 09:19 AM


Kevin,
  This is one powerful piece about tragic loss and recovery, Being strong for the weak and overcoming obstacles in ones path to live life more fully. WOW! Well Done! The title is misleading though, perhaps it could hint more of the hope you write about.
Dennis :^)< !signature-->

Moonbeams radiate
When the veiling cloud has past
Playful shadows dance

Dennis L. White :^)



[This message has been edited by Dennis L. White (edited 09-08-2000).]

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
4 posted 2000-09-08 06:21 PM


kelieth; This poem is beautifully written about the cycles of life and death, and the healing process. Lovely poem of hope and life. Ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

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