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My Very Own Little Boy Bleu
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My Very Own Little Boy Bleu |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho 
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 ~ ~ I’ll see your smiles as long as I live, as I’ll always remember you; the bliss that Christmas was able to give my very own little boy bleu. When you saw the brilliant tree lights lit, your sparkling dark brown eyes just didn’t know what to make of it, and widened in pure surprise! The outdoors had come inside for you - you’d sniff it in keen delight! This infant tree all fresh and new - you enjoyed it day and night! You couldn’t reach out with your little hands, for so weak and frail you were; but you explored enchanted lands when your cheeks stroked the tree of fir! So I’d push your chair ‘till you leaned right in, chestnut curls on tinsel bright, you’d laugh at the brush of it on your skin, and giggle to see its light. You’d try to lick a shining globe that from a near branch hung; trying with all the patience of Job to touch one with your tongue. Your favorite month, your favorite toy, that Christmas tree each December; I’ll never forget your purest joy; Our five tender years, remember. Sweet beautiful son, ever lingering on, in my heart where you live so true; oh, how I miss you, now that you’re gone, my very own little boy bleu. ~ ~ ~ For our little son Joshua Timothy Gwaltney, whom we will be with again forever, in Heaven. ~ ~ . The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 12-13-2000).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Rosemary it makes me blue to hear about your little boy bleu. I understand your sorrow true, for I have lost loved ones too, May God in his infinite grace send you hope to take the place of the darling five year old who came as an angel, and was only loaned. May God reach daily down to you with loving touch if Little boy Bleu. *HuGS* Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LittleMomma~ This is just the most precious of all gifts. I've seen Joshua's loving picture on your homepage and fell in love with those adorable eyes. I know how you must miss this angel. 'Sweet beautiful son, ever lingering on, in my heart where you live so true' Big loving hugs from this lady to you and Dale. God bless you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I know how many shots the photographer had to take to get this, (maybe 20 or more) but this one was the jewel. Everytime you let go of him the little sole would fall right over. I know that guy was glad to see us go..! But what a shot he got. A very special thanks to Marge Tindal... from the both of us. It meant so much to RJ... She has worked at least two days on this poem... and I have to say... it's one of her best. I love you RJ and don't you ever forget it my Darlin' All my caring, dale . < !signature--> Writing isn't just something I do, it's something I am. To write of feelings that touch all hearts in some manner is my delight. -Marge Tindal~ [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 12-12-2000).] |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
It is an honor to read this tribute to your son. I am sure he is smiling down on you right now. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rosemary--What a precious picture of your dear one...I can see the spakle and picture the scene with the christmas tree...and the love that must have surrounded you...it still does, you know...I see it every time you write...Much love and hugs to you and Dale. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Kethry - your sweet comments touched me very deeply. Thank you. Marge Tindal - you are so dear - you love his beautiful eyes too, huh? Thank you SO much for your help last night. Hugs to you too! lucky - oh, my honey, that certainly was a one-of-a-kind picture, wasn't it! Thank you for your sweetness about the poem. I just couldn't get it completed to my satisfaction, but decided to share it anyway. Your love means everything to me, my darling husband. Mike - thank you for appreciating my words for Joshua. They mean a lot to me! Martie - I know that you know - and thank you for seeing Joshua through my eyes - he was such a sparkly love-bug! . The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rosemary, Wonderful, wonderful tribute bless you. Sy |
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Rindercella Member
since 1999-11-12
Posts 64La La Land |
What a loving poem for a precious little boy. It is easy to see why he is so special to you. I'm so sorry for your loss, but he is in your heart always. I will think of you in prayers. *If the shoe fits ... the castle is yours* |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
My heart goes out to you ..HUGS ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
How precious are the days we have to spend with our loved ones... Joshua is simply adorable, and no doubt is amongst the most blessed souls now in heaven... This is a wonderful loving tribute to him, Rosemary... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Rosemary and Dale, Beautiful picture, beautiful response. Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Our Children should not predecease us. Not at 5 or 10 or even 33 - I don't think the ache is any less at any age - This little guy is now engraved on my memory with so much more than that great picture - your poetry will make him 'live' with me forever - Please accept my hugs and know I share your ache. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Seymour Tabin - Thank you so much for your warm comments! Rindercella - Thank you too! Yes, he's in my heart always. And in Heaven he'll be back in my arms again forever. Victoria - thank you so much! Nan - thank you for your dear and loving words. And thank you so VERY much for helping me get Joshua's picture on correctly. That meant SO much to me! I wanted everyone to see how sweet and beautiful he was. Not just a "handicapped child", but a precious little boy, and beloved son. Kethry - thank you for enjoying his picture, and for your care. Bill - You are quite right. It isn't the way we're built, to have our children die before us. And I'm sure the ache is the same for a parent, no matter what the age. Thank you for saying my little son is now engraved on your memory. And thank you for your sincerity and care. They mean a great deal to me! |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Rosemary, This is touching and beautiful. Brought a real tear to my eye, first for your obvious loss and also because Mr. Field's poem was one my dear mother recited to me every night when I was a tike myself. Thanks for the memory. Pete |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I have to speak my joy today... Rosemary's work on her "little boy bleu" and all the care she's given... is getting published next month. "I love you 'baby bleu' even with the little work which I could do. You will not be forgotten..." forever love, dale . [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 12-15-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JOY ! JOY ! Congratulations, dear poet Mommy ! Your message of love for this angel will reach out and touch many, many hearts. Speaking of hearts -  You've sure got a big one ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Rosemary...whenever you speak of God's tinest angels, your words move me in ways you can't imagine. The picture of Joshua is a gem as I'm sure he himself was also. It's amazing how lifes that touch our own for such a breif moment in time forever change our hearts and souls...once lost in their presence, we are never the same. As I said before, your soul my dear is that of a saint. Love and hugs to both you and Dale  Ruth What lies behind us and lies before us are small matters compaired to what lies within us. http://www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html |
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