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What Pain |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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I've heard the stories of all the pain Of birthing a child and raising him. I have to say, what's that again? I don't remember any pain. I don't recall what went before They brought my baby through the door. They laid him there right by my breast. Every loving mother knows the rest. Any thought of pain, just went away. The wonder I still feel today, Of holding him, my newborn son. In every way a perfect one. I was on a cloud, not a narrow bed, As my hand carressed his downy head. What's that you say, ask me that again? I don't remember any pain. The years went by too fast for me, His first birthday, then two and three. And then the days together ran, Before I knew it, he was a man. He chose the work he loved to do. He married and had a family too. I would like to have my boy again. But boy or man caused me no pain. And now they say my son is gone. I must find a way to carry on. You ask me that question once again? Oh yes, oh yes, now I know of pain. Joyce 7/27/2000 |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Hello Joyce. Tough poem, this. I think that poetry is the perfect way to "carry on". Bob |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Joyce~ 'And now they say my son is gone. I must find a way to carry on. You ask me that question once again? Oh yes, oh yes, now I know of pain.' This would have to be the greatest pain any mother could know ... I'm sorry I missed this one earlier~ My mother had to feel this pain ... in the loss of my brother ... and it was with her until she left this earth. I would like to believe that she and my brother picked up right where they left off. And so I do. *Hugs* to you for sharing this very tenderly written piece. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
RMW and Marge Thank you for responding. I thought about it a long time before I posted it. I had never let anyone see this before. Love, Joyce [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 04-06-2001).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I shall email you...I am glad you shared. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Joyce I echo Marge... This would have to be the greatest pain any mother could know ... Many hugs Maree |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Joyce, this is a heart tugging read which brings tears to my eyes and leaves me with few words that I can write down in this reply other than to convey to you ~beautifully penned~... hugs2u ~coco~ |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
Hugs to you ,Joyce. Words are just not sufficient to say how sorry I am for the pain you feel with this. It is about the worst pain to bear..I think. I lost both of my children and know how i felt, but cannot know how exactly you feel as I am not you. I will be praying for the Lord to comfort you and bring you peace. again big hugs, Koko Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Your tender words touched my heart this morning Joyce. Many hugs to you for sharing these heart-felt sentiments ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
How eloquently you write a parent's nightmare...I am so sorry! Love to you my friend.. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
These are beautiful words you have shared...sorry to read of the loss of your son...take care...James |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I am so glad that you decided to post this. It's poetry from deep within the heart and that is the best kind. And so for your heart, a warm embrace from me. Thank you for this poem Liz |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
my boy is now 18, still living at home, considering moving out, and in that "adolescent state of mind" which sometimes will be difficult..... and i know he will be gone soon and i know how hard that will be for me and oh boy, could i remember the birth and the baby and the "downy hair" (great discription) and the love between mother and child and all the wonderful years...... and i'm rambling here, sorry, but i just want to let you know how much i identified with this well written piece.... even though right now i know it is time for him to move out and get responsibilities in order and move on to an adult world where he can take care of himself...... it will be so empty when he's gone..... and i will know that pain, too.... i can feel tinges of it already right now... thank you for writing and posting this.... the years go by fast... life is short... you have captured the love between mother and child and how time can move so swiftly, oh so well!!! applause!!! and (((hugs))) |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
Joyce, I applaud you on writing this poem, very heartfelt, tears came to my eyes, I know there can be no greater pain than this. |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Joyce~ My son is 8 and I keep thinking.....please stay here with me, please don't get so big.....( I'm crying so hard right now) I ache for you....I just can't even imagine what the pain you are feeling, is like....I'm so sorry....my heart goes out to you......SEA |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Friends. Such a loving response and I know I am not the only mother to lose a beloved child. I lost him in the most kindest of ways. A sudden heart attack. He had no knolwedge. I lost his father the same way at the age of 41 so I did worry all those years that it could happen to him. But we had a wonderful relationship and I have the most beautiful memories. Forgive me If I caused any of you pain. Love, Joyce |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Joyce--The pain of loosing a child needs to be expressed...and is so difficult...yet, you have done it here so beautifully with your tender recall. Please do not apologize for the tears your poem brings to others...it is a powerful way of sharing who you are. Hugs! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: This is heart-wrenchingly beautiful. What a wonderful relationship you and your son must have had and you know he is waiting for you, as well as your other family members. I can relate to your pain! Perhaps posting this will help assauge some of it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Joyce, my heart breaks for you and everyone else who has lost a child...the most grievous loss imaginable. HUGS |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Eloquently expressed, my heart goes out to you, I am truly sorry for your loss! I am sure that he is in heaven smiling down so proud of his mama! Hugs to you~ Take care, Melissa~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I, too, share condolences with you. It has to be something that only a mother can truly experience and I am very sorry that you had to be one, Joyce. Thank you for sharing it with us and allowing us, in some microscopic way, to ease your mind just a tad.... |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Joyce, I don't know what to say. Just know that I am so dearly sorry to hear about your precious son. You're in my prayers. Michael Proust- |
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Writer Junior Member
since 2001-04-05
Posts 21CA/USA |
Incredable! You have touched the very essence of child birth. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Joyce, I too am glad you posted this heart felt piece, I would like to believe he is proud of you for how beautifully you expressed your love for him in this poem, thank you for sharing it. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Very touching piece, Joyce...I'm glad you shared it. That's exactly what we are all here for. I don't have any children, but, my heart goes out to you the same, my friend... sp  to be with you... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Tears flow readily, but I know I cannot begin to understand your pain... I can only extend my deepest sympathy. I do that... along with compliments... your poetry is beautiful... and we thank you for sharing your love and memories. |
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