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Whisper I Love You
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Whisper I Love You |
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brianbeaudry Member
since 2001-07-20
Posts 410Northern Ontario Canada 
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Whisper I Love You Your body has withered, your limbs quite frail Yet visage speaks not of the suffering entailed Eyes show deep caring, lips held tight in smile Like the life lived, you’re parting in style One hand holds a bible, your guidance you say The other joins mine, together we pray You pray not for self but for those left behind Acceptance of passing you ask that they find As verses are spoken your voice starts to trail But to finish this prayer you will does prevail Then your eyes look deeply, right into my heart Telling me gently that it’s time that you part Clasping my hands, to your bible they’re brought Whispering softly of the freedom it’s taught Asking me to guard it, you need it no more Stating it grants souls the ability to soar A look of adoration befalls your sweet face I know now God holds your soul in embrace Speaking to Him in words I can’t comprehend Arms raised in acceptance, ready to ascend I hold you in my arms, softly whisper goodbye As tears roll off my cheek, on your face to lie I feel your soul leaving as you recline in death And whisper I love you to your last parting breath Brian Beaudry I wrote this poem upon arriving home from the hospital after staying with my mother-in-law for the last few hours of her life. Her devotion to God and compassion of others remained her formost thought, even in parting!! If I can pass on with half the dignity she did I will be pleased. |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
lovely...and I hear the love and respect in your words...you both were blessed with the relationship you shared |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
brian, do you have any idea how beautiful this is? Sometimes we don't appreciate our own writing and I am telling you this is magnificent. So heartfelt. floria |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, I am flooding in tears now, this is sooooo sad but also so very beautiful! God Bless You, sweet friend, she is so lucky to have such a loving compassionate son-in-law like you who has such a loving heart that sings like an angel! (big hugggssssss) Oh Brian, I know how hard it must have been to write this, we are all soooooo proud of you and I know deep down with all my heart she is now looking down upon you, smiling to know such a loving caring man like you! We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is marvelous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Brian, thank you for sharing!    May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Brian, I think I will be okay...in a little while...this touched me...a lot... I am sorry of your loss...I am pleased to see a man that could love his mother in law enough to write something so beautiful... |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Brian, you have touched my heart. I loved my mother-in-law deeply and when people would make mother-in-law jokes, I could never relate. How special she must have been to you. Your wife is a lucky lady to have found someone who loved her mother so. Cheryl |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Very loving poem Brian..not too many men care this much for their mother in laws..very touching indeed..she must have been very special..and im sure she thought you were too.. ~Victoria~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* you do know how this poem always affects me....Brian the compassion in your heart is absolutely incredible....I think you are wonderful. **big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Brian, These are the most BEAUTIFUL words ever written to show your love and your MIL's love for others and for sharing God's love. I pray that when my time comes I too can go with that dignity and love for sharing God's love and words † May God Bless you and your family † Heather Without the experiance of love where would we be? We would have no memories to cherish. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful expression of your feelings...James |
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poeticdreamer Junior Member
since 2002-01-17
Posts 46 |
BRAVO! The emotion evoked here in these loving words is awe inspiring! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic emotional write Brian! Very very well penned. I am sure your mother in law was so very proud of you and loved you as well. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Brianbeaudry, A moving and excellent write. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
((hugs)) my friend May you and yours find comfort today and always in your words...and those of others Maureen *was a wonderful expression of caring "For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Brina A lovely tribute to, I am sure, a lovely person who meant a great deal to you. Your words are beautiful and I am filled with emotion. This is a keeper and I am thrilled to have stopped by and found it. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
It's amazing how a whisper of love can shout. Your poem is filled with dignity and grace, a loving tribute to the spirit of your mother in law, and undoubtedly very comforting to your wife. Thank you for writing and sharing this. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Brian Your words always reach right to my heart and I felt your warmth and compassion that you had for your mother in law. I'm sure she felt blessed to have you as her loving son in law - a beautiful dedication to a wonderful woman! Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
I wasn't prepared to read your words, and neither for my tears that flows while reading. your describtion, it could be me, with my mother in law in her last hours. She was more than a mother for me. Thank you so much for sharing, and I'll make a thread to my library. (((warm hugs))) Charisma |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well shoot Brian, this is NOT what I expected to find and MORE than I expected to find and check the by-line, my friend, for this woman sounds like someone I should have known, and probably have known... bless you for this... Karilea |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
brian..in my family a mother in law is called a mother in love. I think you have spoken of it in this poem..for you have written this with love, and she gave it to you in her life and at her death. This was very beautifully written and heart felt ...thank you for sharing her and you with us. |
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