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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
(This was written for a friend who lost a son) Every day a loved one Leaves before their time. One dark day this summer, That beloved one was mine. Every day since you've been gone The sun still warms the sky. The wind still blows, the flowers grow, I sit and wonder why. I watch them out the window. I watch them hurry by. Don't they know my son is gone? Don't they … ask God why!? Before that awful day, I was among those rushing by. I did not know you'd lost your love I never saw you cry. Now I know your pain dear friend I know what you've been through Instead of each alone dear friend Let's join and now be two. 'Cause in the morn the sun will rise As it has for many years. The sun still rises every day Despite the mourners tears. We'll hold on tight to those who weep We'll help them through the dark. And get them to the place and time Where life regains it's spark Bobby dear, I miss you so You had so much to give. I’ll always keep you in my heart While helping others live. To all the others loved and lost We share your loved ones pain. We know how bad they hurt for you We'll help them live again. No one ever listened themselves into trouble. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very touching, Lonely Stranger. Very well expressed and a reminder to tune ourselves into the pain of those around us. Well done! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is touching me...there is nothing more stressful than losing a loved one...we will all lose loved one's at some time in our lives and hopefully caring friends will be there with us and for us...James |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LonelyStranger~ To hold the tears of another - is to give the ultimate gift of compassion~ This is tenderly beautiful. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
your words touched me deeply and brought some tears up, it is terrible to loose a loved one, especially if it is one of your kids....nothing stranger than to see how lifes goes on, while the world stop turning. Wish you and your friends strength and my sympathy. ((warm hugs)) Charisma |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Lonely Stranger, this is a very tender and beautiful write. Your friend is fortunate to have a friend like you. |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Exceptionally presented. ...Before that awful day, I was among those rushing by. I did not know you'd lost your love I never saw you cry... In time the pain will ease and be replaced with sweet memories. I hope the best for your friend. Melton |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
wow so touching, Its so good the way u did that  You don't have a choice to die but you do have a choice how you meet it. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This expresses such compassion and love, and must be very comforting to the one who is grieving. And a gentle reminder to all of us : "Before that awful day, I was among those rushing by. I did not know you'd lost your love I never saw you cry." To take time to comfort those in pain is the essence of being human. |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Denise, JamesMichael, Marge Tindal, Charisma, Eloise, 2dalimit, Melton, Moon Dust, Midnitesun Thank you all so much for your kind words, we all want so badly to help & comfort those we know who hurt but we really can't. It would be so great to help those we DON'T know as well. No one ever listened themselves into trouble. |
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