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To Have Never |
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angelsamongus Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 70New York 
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To have never held your beauty in my trembling arms that day, as I kissed "forever kisses" and my tears fell where you lay. To have never felt your little feet send ripples through my skin, As you kicked and stretched your mama's joy blossomed from within. To have never seen your precious face, your rosebud lips.. so sweet. To have never held such perfection, my life would forever be incomplete. To have never known your beauty, if only for a day. Is to have never known "forever" is much more then a word we say. [This message has been edited by angelsamongus (edited 06-02-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Very sad... butI am reading this two ways. Would you be so kind as to give a little more explanation on your piece? Thank you. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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angelsamongus Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 70New York |
~Sunshine~ My daughter Erin was stillborn at 40.6 weeks gestation. She was beautiful and perfect in every way. If I had known from the begining that she would die and I went through a whole pregnancy with dread, I think I would of missed so much. I don't think I could of enjoyed the gifts she gave me for the nine months she grew inside me. I guess I have come to relize that if I had never known her, if I never had the experience of being Erin's mom I would be so much less a person, Through her I have grown. I cannot imagine my life without her's touching it, even if it meant for such a short while. This, our life on earth, is so temporary. I will have forever, when she is again in my arms. ~~And now I'm glad I didn't know The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance~~ The Dance- Garth Brooks p.s. this is probably so much more then you wanted to know.. sorry |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
oh god this brought tears to my eyes! so sad yet written so beautiful! you have an amazing talent to reveal your truest feelings on paper. that is no easy task, trust me i know. i know this must be extremely hard to share this kind of pain in your life with us...but i am glad to know you are healing and growing through this process. take care and god bless you! amy  "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
As I posted to your other poem I wondered about Erin and what her story was, thank you so much for sharing it so that I don't put my foot in my mouth. This is a painfully touching poem with so much of your heart in it. I relate to your story in many ways and I hope that your writing releases some of the pain and helps you to heal. **Angel Wing Hugs** |
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angelsamongus Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 70New York |
~Aimster~ and ~Butterfly's~ Thank you so much for your kinds words. I have a hard time "talking" to people. It's so hard for me to express myself in person so writting has been my friend. When you lose someone that you loved so much, you often "visit" your grief when people (family) in your life don't want to listen or hear anymore, they have moved on. So I have found this helps, to sit down with a pen and paper and get it all out before I burst from holding it in. Thank you again for your touching responses to me. ~Lori~ |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You're absolutely right, angel. That is one of the joys and advantages of being able to write and put one's thoughts down on paper. I am happy for you that you have this release and you do it very well. It is an extremely touching poem. |
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angelsamongus Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 70New York |
~Balladeer~ Thank You for your kindness.. It feels so good to get responses to my poems. I am so glad I found all of you. ~Lori~ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lori~ I've been to your web page and seen this perfect little Erin angel. She is beautiful ... just as this poem is a beautiful reflection of your heart. *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Very sad and touching, beautifully written. |
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angelsamongus Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 70New York |
~Marge~ Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to visit Erin's page, it touches my heart. ~Gemini~ Thank you for your kind comment ~Lori |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, I read this, and tears came instantly to my eyes. I too, have had a baby born still. I am so terribly sorry about your loss of your beloved little Erin. I never saw this, until your e-mail today, and I went on a search! Oh, my heart bleeds for you. Where has your site gone? If you still have one, could you e-mail me and tell me where I can find it? With warmth and care, Rosemary The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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