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Good-bye |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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This was written for my older son, Eric. He is the same son for whom I wrote "The Stone" you lived your life in free-style a mind of unfettered thought your feelings could never be bought your IQ went off the scale but I thought you would end up in jail anguished days of skipping school escaping petty, straightjacket rules but you grew up wonderful, warm how proud I was of my firstborn a doctor, you now would have been if fate hadn't intervened like a cat, walking close to the edge you lived life, far out on a ledge one night, one tiny misstep and over that ledge, you were swept to your family, you were so good and what I'd give now, if only I could spend with you, just one more day oh, all the things I'd remember to say how much I loved you, how handsome you were your brilliance unrivaled, anywhere the most profoundly gifted man I knew your smile turned cloudy skies to blue but to you, my dear beloved son now that its over, your life said and done my heart bleeding pain, tears stinging my eyes I would never forget to say...good-bye copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Oh, God keep you in peace Lyra, this totally broke my heart! Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It is very obvious you will never forget, but hold the good memories that much tighter... |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh my gosh...my heart goes out to you.....To lose a child is a terrible thing to have to endure. **big big hugs** I believe you will meet again and then you will have eternity with him. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Canuckster Member
since 2002-01-09
Posts 285New Mexico, USA |
Some poems you critique. Some poems you just read and feel and absorb. This is way beyond critiquing. It is a window inside and I applaud your courage in writing it and sharing it. Thank you. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've captured a love and devotion that touched me deeply in this beautiful tribute to your son Lyra. A heart-warming read, beautifully expressed. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I applaud the courage it took to write this, Madame...bless you. |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Lyra - I know I have read this before at MT, but it still tugs at the heart strings. Dave |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you so much, Kay and Karilea...I am sorry I broke your heart, Kay.....and Karilea, I will definitely hold onto those memories. They are all I have left.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karen, thanks for the hugs...I know that I will share eternity with him eventually, but until then my heart will keep on breaking Bart, thank you for your very empathetic comment. copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for the hugs, Kit. It has been a year and a half and I still expect him to come walking through the door with his messy hair and crooked smile. copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Dave, thank you for remembering Michael, thanks for your kind thoughts also. copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, this is sooooooo heartbreaking, my heart cries out to yours! (sad sigh) I pray with all my heart you may heal, a sI know deep down you will see him again when the time is right! (wipes tears) I join you in your prayers, sweet friend, we all love you so much! 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, The heart break of life...death. It should never happen to our children first. But those geniuses are indeed hard to harness but wonderful to love. I only hope that writing these bless you as much as they have me. Thank you...thank you. So much. The Stone [This message has been edited by Larry C (01-10-2002 11:05 PM).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Lyra, dear lady...I don't have much to add.. It puts me in tears...I think he would enjoy what you have written about him... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lyra, as long as you remember...he lives. This broke my heart all over again. **HuGS** Lynne Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Lyra, it's hard to think of anything intelligent to say. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope your grief will be a little less painful as time passes. Cheryl |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Madame--you so skillfully pen your pain, your pride, your strength, and I can only say, I understand. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for all of your prayers, Noah...They won't bring him back, but it helps to have friends who care. copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much Larry, we all want our kids to be geniuses, but you are right...they are very hard to harness. Eric had a lot of trouble relating to people who weren't as smart as he was...and that was.......just about everyone. It was his very intelligence that in the end, caused him to die. copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Magnus and Keth.....thank you so much for your warm replies. copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Cheryl and Martie....thanks so much for your understanding copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, My genius lives on. Turned 31 last October. Still finds ways to scare his dad and live outside the box! I do love hearing about Eric. I think he and I would have clicked.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lyra~We don't know why these things happen. We often never understand why...but, live with the comfort that one day you and he will be reunited. ~Comforting hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
a sad one hon..my heart goes out to you  You will be with him again one day..~Vic "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
All I can say is that I believe your son was very precious to God, so precious, in fact, that He was needed in heaven. I am sure God will abundantly reward you for your sacrifice, and you will spend an eternity with your son and God. My prayers are with you. I pray as God blesses you He will bring comfort to your bleeding soul. Thank you for sharing your grief. I join you in giving many thanks for the precious days that God gave you with your wonderful son as He prepared him for a new life in heaven. With deep love, -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher [This message has been edited by Silver Streak (01-11-2002 11:21 PM).] |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
I remember this post from before and appreciate the courage that you took to write it.May your heart be held at peace and not suffer so! [This message has been edited by ecrivan (01-11-2002 11:59 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks for your second reply on this one, Larry. Time does indeed, continue to march on and our children continue to grow up and sometimes away from us in some strange ways as if they were branches on our tree...and we have to let them do this or they will be carbon copies of us, instead of themselves. If it gives you any comfort...kids who live on the edge and think outside the box, are usually the ones who are the most intelligent. I bet your son is very bright!  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks for the comforting hugs, Nancy...I hope that you are right...I really would love to spend more time with him...because I never really got to say goodbye.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Victoria...thanks for your kindness and for your reply.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your prayers, Newell and Martin.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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