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Eric...my son who died tragically at age 30
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Eric...my son who died tragically at age 30 |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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it thundered hard it rained, it stormed our beloved son, our own first born our beautiful Eric always so much fun perpetual motion always on the run never in my wildest thoughts could I ever bear to dream my beautiful son that your lifetime would be so soon done a little boy who learned so fast even as a child your knowledge was vast a mind so curious, ever wanting to know your thirst for knowledge caused you so much woe you never could conform in school when all they cared about was rules and what they never understood was that all you ever wanted, was to be good it was just that all they tried to teach you already knew you were just so far beyond their reach your intelligence couldn't be contained your brightness burned until it blazed a fire of such intensity a shooting star, through all eternity and so my dear beloved son your genius a blessing as well as a curse and that is why upon this verse my tears fall a mother's sad tears for a wonderful son all grown now, with children of his own his beautiful life too soon is done |
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Greeneyes  
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Lyra~ I again extend my hand and heart to your loss, I do, know, sooo how this feels....and so young an age....  as you said time will heal....and all the better for it....be well, and peace to you....always Lauren~ Step through the |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra darling girl you know that there’s nothing anyone can say except I love you. This as all your writing about Eric shows how much you love him, and will continue to do so. He was a beautiful son, he had a beautiful mother and a wonderful life. Too soon gone indeed, but he blessed you with his presence and still does so, for he’s with you all the time you draw breath. Take care of your heart darling girl and continue to celebrate the wonder of him in your writing, which you always do. Do I love this poem? Yes it is superb, and you are wonderful utterly utterly wonderful   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This gave me a very big lump in my throat. I can only imagine the pain and emptyness in your heart, and how each August must weigh so heavily on your mind and heart. He obviously gave you much joy, your poetry reveals much love and understanding. Hugs, and may the wonderful moments of his memory always be so strong for you as they are today. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, So much loss... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lyra~ I can only send a *hug* of understanding and care~ No mother should ever have the heartbreak of losing a child~ *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A wonderful expression of the love for your son Eric...soft hugs for you...James |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
another touching write, Lyra hugs M |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lyra, may new love erase those tears on your face. although you will never forget him...you can choose to remember the thirty years of life. *HuGS* Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
My heart goes out to you..my nephew died at 32 and it was a very sad time for his parents..as he was their only son..you will all be reunited again one day...hugsss Victoria~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lyra~I am so sorry for the loss of your son at such a young age...it must seem at times to be too much to bear. But, we do and we go on and remember the good times, all the happy memories. God Bless, Nancy. ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Lyra, this has so touched my heart. Tears..how very difficult it is, I know as I've been there and am there, It never gets better, I find that you just get stronger. But the ache doesn't go away, You think of all the things that could have been, should have been, Your writing is of love so well expressed, your love of your son shines in this. It is sad but a wonderful tribute to him. God bless. floria Floria |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, my heart goes out to you, I know how hard it must feel to lose someone so young, but I know deep down with all my heart his love will guide you always and forever He will hold him close with true love and gentleness! (sad sigh) We all love you so much, sweet friend, all our hearts are with you always, God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Lyra Your pain will never go away,I know mind wouldn't.There is one thing we all know for sure,he had a great mama!Can I adopt you as mt second mama?I'm not very smart but I am a hard worker and I don't eat very much. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* my heart goes out to you....your pain and loss is so clear in this poem....You will always feel this great loss in your life but time will heal some of the pain and one day you will be reunitied with him again for eternity...**big 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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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Lyra, my heart is with you in your grief. But your parting is only temperary. You son is waiting to sing with you in heaven. And then you will understand why your son was so important to God, that he called him early. May God comfort you and bless you.  -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher [This message has been edited by Silver Streak (01-30-2002 11:59 AM).] |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Lyra, words seem so inadequate but that's all we have when we only know each other through a website. I hope you can feel the hugs as you read. Cheryl |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Like your Son, so is a Mother's love, "like a shooting star, through all eternity" Such sorrow in your words, and the purest kind of love. God Bless~ |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra,my very special friend who I have come to know and love.I have no words to ease your pain.I can`t even imagine the pain you feel.I feel like I couldn`t stand it if something happened to Stevie.Just know that I care.TAKE CARE!    Love, Juanita |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Lauren...thanks so much for reading and replying...and of course thanks for extending your hand in friendship. It means a lot to me.  Marsha...thank you too, and I know that you are right. He is still with me. Kacy...I feel his presence all the time, not just in August. I know he is always with me.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Larry, thanks much...it is, was and always will be a tremendous loss. Marge...thanks for your reply. This is probably the worst thing that can ever happen to a parent. I still love him dearly.  James...thanks so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to read this poem and replying to it. My children are everything to me.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Maureen...thanks for your reply. Keth...thanks for writing the little mini verse. I don't know what I would do without David. He kept our whole family together after Eric died. Victoria...those poor parents...at least I have another child, but I almost lost him too, on Sept. 11. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Nancy...thanks so much for your reply. It is excruciatingly painful. Thanks for understanding.  Floria...I know that you have been in my shoes and we are both members of the sad sorority of mothers who have lost children. It doesn't matter at what age you lose them, the emptiness lives in your heart forever. Thank you so much, Noah...I appreciate your sympathy and your tears for me. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Stevie...thanks so much for your reply, If you were my adopted son, then Chase would be my adopted grandson and Crystal would be my adopted daughter in law....Now what would your mama be to me? copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karen...thanks for your thoughtful reply. I feel Eric's presence with me all of the time. I miss him terribly. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Newell...thanks so much for replying to my poem. I know that someday I will be reunited with Eric, and as much as I am looking forward to seeing him again...I would just as soon not do it too soon, if you know what I mean.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Cheryl...thanks so much for the hugs. I feel them through the computer and they are very warm and very sweet....and very needed. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Blues....and I agree with you. My love for him feels like a shooting star....or more like a comet...it keeps on coming back! copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Juanita.....THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your kindness and for being such a very good friend.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I commend you for your bravery to be able to write this lovely poem, about such a tragedy. Hugs. Sandra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for the hugs, Sandra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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