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Daniel J D
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since 2000-10-01
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Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia

0 posted 2000-11-12 10:30 PM


I wrote "Samuel's Sleep" for my brother's son Samuel who died of SIDS, a few years ago. This is for all parents and families who have lost a dear child to SIDS.

Samuel's Sleep.

~~Daniel J D~~

A thousand kilometres to drive
The shock of the call so sudden
Samuel, died in his sleep
"Easy Gerry, take care of Josie
We'll be by your sides in a short while.

Samuel, the little baby is gone
An angel has come to take another
Samuel, will never see the pastures
Never run, never smile, never learn
On Earth.

Samuel, has gone to heaven
He was not for this earth
A thousand kilometres in a few hours
A million tears in a few minutes
A mother and father lament
A little baby, so fragile has gone.

On the dresser, a single picture
A sleeping newborn
On the casket, a single picture
A baby sleeps, a mother cries
On the tombstone, a single picture
A baby, eyes closed, a father trembles

Samuel, is gone
Like many before, such a mystery
Soon the hurt will be gone
The mystery will be no more.

Please help fight SIDS now.



Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

© Copyright 2000 Daniel J D Ringuet - All Rights Reserved
inot2B
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since 2000-09-18
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1 posted 2000-11-12 10:41 PM


I can only say you and your family has my sympathy. I am so so sorry for your loss.
Victoria
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2 posted 2000-11-12 10:52 PM


Oh JD...breaks my heart reading this..
my sympathies to your family..HUGS

              ~Victoria~


A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)


Daniel J D
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since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471
Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
3 posted 2000-11-12 11:16 PM


Inot and Victoria,
The reality of SIDS is with many of us. Awareness to combat this terrible mystery is of utmost importance.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

ethome
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since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
4 posted 2000-11-12 11:26 PM


Very very sad story and my heart goes out to the parents...it's always so unbelievably final when they are finally gone.....good write and a job well done these kinds of things must be talked about....some of these terrible conditions seem like they are from outer space or something....God bless you for having the heart and courage to write about it....take care ...ethome
Marge Tindal
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5 posted 2000-11-12 11:30 PM


JD~
Very tenderly touching.

I agree that continued research is the answer
to finding
a prevention for this tragic happening.
I pray it's done soon.
*Hugs* to Samuel's memory.
~*Marge*~


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Butterflies_dont_cry
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since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733
Michigan
6 posted 2000-11-12 11:36 PM


My heartfelt sorrow for the loss of
Samuel...this was a beautiful poem and the
message you send upon it's weave will touch
many and bring awareness to many. Excellent
writing~

Daniel J D
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since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471
Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
7 posted 2000-11-12 11:56 PM


Ethome,
Yes, we must make more people aware, and keep those who have been affected in our hearts. Show them the courage that the fight is not over, a cure will be found.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

Paula Finn
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missouri
8 posted 2000-11-13 02:07 AM


Daniel...hugs to you my sweet friend...your words are so beautiful for that little angel
rosepetals25
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9 posted 2000-11-13 02:23 AM


Daniel,

   I'm so sorry for your family's loss.  About 10 years ago a friend of mine's son.. Blake, also died from SIDS.  It is such a heartwreching thing.  Warm hugs to you.

peppermint35
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since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106
Texas, USA
10 posted 2000-11-13 03:09 AM


This is heartwrenching....my deepest sympathy for you and your family.  Such a well-written poem; I could feel it strongly.

I agree that research needs to be done about this; perhaps an answer to this mystery could be found soon.  

Pepper
"A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth."
Percy Bysshe Shelley

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
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Victoria Australia
11 posted 2000-11-13 05:03 AM


Such a heartwrenching poem for the innocent Samuel. I agree we need to research and find a cure or at least a prevention.
Prayers to you and your family.
Be well
Kethry


Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed?
Rex E. Alford

poetic_imperfection
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since 2000-11-01
Posts 45

12 posted 2000-11-13 06:00 AM


I seen your poem and I have been trying to avoid reading it. Somehow one can put those memories deep inside and then they just come out one day..then mor days. I watched my cousin go through this three years ago. They were very young and they thought that was their punishment because there was no wedlock,etc.. May we all support the research! I cant imagine wakeing up and finding my child not responding to me. GREAT POEM and I apologize for the long reply.
PLY

tracie66
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713
Australia
13 posted 2000-11-13 06:04 AM


Daniel~
Heartfelt piece which touches us all, so sorry for you and your family for your loss.
You've penned this with such love and tender beauty
floating winged ~HUGS~ your way
Love Tracie~


Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe



Daniel J D
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since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471
Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
14 posted 2000-11-13 11:38 PM


Victoria, Marge, Butterflies,
Thank you for your replies. Please let many people know about SIDS, it is the only way we will convince governments of the need to find a way of preventing it. Too many people out there are hurting.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

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