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Nothing To Lose |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859
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Nothing To Lose The joy of the dance has gone out of my soul, The beat of the drum disappeared. The sweet harmony that my heart always heard, Has turned old and now wears a beard. For sorrow has set deep inside of my being, And nothing appears as it should. When sadness took over the life I had known, I tried to go on best I could. The music has left the sweet smile on my face, The look of depression set in. Then what will it take for this sorrow to leave, And again on my face wear a grin? Nothing can bring back the joy that I had, Or the love that once I had known. Never again will my life be the same, My sadness is now etched in stone. Faith in my God I never shall lose, I still grieve my son, always will. And though I do love you, my Savior and Lord, My happiness now has been stilled. So I'll fill my soul with all of Your love Till there's no more room for the pain. And I'll trust You Lord to see me through, I have nothing to lose, all to gain. Floria [This message has been edited by strbbux (01-12-2002 09:24 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Floria, A wonderful poem, maybe this will help.  |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
thank you so much Seymour. hmmmm the little smooch did help. LOL thanks , floria |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sad but beautiful words...and yes, He will take away the pain...if only you let him.. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
So true floria..nothing to lose..  ~Vic "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you Magnus, yes, I know He will, but sometimes it still is difficult. The human side of us you know? thanks floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thanks for reading and replying Victoria. floria |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A beautiful sad poem, Floria. A wonderful tribute to your son. May peace be with you.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you so much Madame Chipmunk for the uplifting reply. floria |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Floria, We have no idea the pain that others bear until... You have the only lasting solution there is. I'm so sorry for your loss and know from others that you reflect that common thread of permanent loss so well. Thank you and God bless you friend for this keeper. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is so sad, Floria. I am so sorry for your loss. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Larry, thank you, your words are so kind and comforting. How wonderful it is to have friends as you. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you Smart Chick. Every once in awhile I get to thinking and feeling bad again and one of these poems pops out. floria |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
A friend from India told me that we should multiply our love and divide our pain. Thanks for sharing yours with us, Floria. May God bless you abundantly and fill your emptiness with eternal joy as only He can do. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
floria,this touched my heart so much.May your faith see you through all of your pain.    Juanita |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Floria, nothing I can say will ease the heart pain, but you do well to write it out and trust. Sometimes that is enough *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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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
And a Wise friend she is Newell. thank you, floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you N Carolina , love the angel. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Lynn that is the only way I have healed.With His love and writing it out. thank you.floria |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
strbbux - a most inspiring write. True words written that many have felt. Peace be with you... BC |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you bill, so much, floria |
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HumbleBee Member
since 2002-01-06
Posts 52Kentucky |
I'm so sorry for your loss...hugzzzzz...I have two sons and I know the loss of either would take all joy of this life from me. All we can hang on to sometimes is that peace and love that surpasses all understanding that only comes from the Lord...and the love and hugs of good friends. May God bless you and may His love and peace heal the wounds in your heart. This life is so short, just a vapor, and you can rest assured you will be reunited with your child for all eternity. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
May the heavenly Father take you in his arms and comfort you and love you...he always loves us...James |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Floria - You definitely pour your heart out in this beautiful poem of great despair and grief. I hope your faith in God will ease your pain. Dave |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
My heart so feels your pain, for i too have lost a child, my first born daughter. Writting has always help to ease the pain and God has blessed me with 6 wonderful children. Faith has always been the greatest gift!Your poetry is so lovely and aren't we gifted with it as a source of healing our hearts and others? Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is a treasure Floria ... wonderful cadence and rhyme, wrapped with deep emotion. You've captured these sentiments beautifully, and left us with an inspirational conclusion. Excellent writing.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is so sad but I know deep down He will always be there to comfort your son and his sorrows will be replaced with hopes, for I too am coping with the same crisis right now with my cousin Teia, who got raped at age 9 and I have been slowly helping her heal and reminding her how much we love her and God loves her! (sad sigh) My heart cries out to you, sweet friend, you are a true angel to us all, and we are all so proud of you! We all join you in your prayers, sweet friend, for He is always here and we have nothing to lose! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Floria, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Humble bee, Your words are so comforting. I have is picture hanging over my computer and once in awhile I just break and have to write about him. I miss him. Yes, I do trust in the Lord.. thank you for your kinds words. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
James, thank you. He does, He holds me up, but that human side falls apart occasionally, Your words are a comfort. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
GenX, thank you so much, He does ease my pain. If He didnt I wouldn't be here. When someone is taken suddenly with no cause.I cant even explain how hard that is. thank you for your kind words. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Ellie,thank you so much, I am so sorry for you. It is so so hard, especially when it isnt expected. At least I had him for 39 years. He wasnt even ill. It was a blood clot to the heart. I am glad that God blessed you with more children and yes, writing is very healing. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Kit thank you so much for your kind words and input into my writing. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you Noah so very much, And I pray for your Teia, How cruel some people in this word are, And in this case, Evil itself. Poor poor girl. I will always pray for her. And you are wonderful to help her Noah. floria |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Many times I have abandoned my faith, not resting in the assurance that I know I have and every time He draws me back to remind me of how very much I need him. I know about loss, as many do, and I know about emotional loss, losing something and nothing about it makes sense. Sometimes prayer seems to be a vacant attempt you feel you do not hear the voice "at the other end of the line" sometimes you feel completely and utterly alone, as if nothing or no one would understand and when they try to you, in grief, begin to even question that. This poem is completely emotional on every level and speaks with powerful emotion about the very core of what you feel. No one could write something like this without faith. For that reason alone, you are blessed. The most serene joy I ever experienced in my life was the joy that came after the most horrible tears and pain suffered. I personally, believe we are waiting for "morning" for that morning joy. And in the evening of our verse, we write of the emotions that have changed us all and will continue to change us as we survive. You have my heartfelt prayers and condolences for the things you've touched on in this piece. And you have my respect for the courage to write it without holding back. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* tears for you loss and pain flowed in my heart when reading this poem. The only thing that I can say is that He understands your pain and will heal it...someday you will be reunited with your son for eternity. **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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Floria Some tears fell as I was reading your beautiful poem and the wonder of your faith. I was equally touched by those who have had a similar experience as have many on this forum, and Kathleen stirred my soul with her response.Your words are well strung into phrases that depict your heart and your sentiments and love.May you continue in your writing talents, projecting the beauty of your soul. Thank you for this inspirational poem Liz |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Irish Rose, you have brought tears to my eyes. What a heartwarming reply. Oh yes, I lean on Him, every second of every day. that is the only way I could get through this. Yet, the pain comes back from the loss, the missing him..because it was so quickly. I was not in the least prepared. and I know without a doubt that my George is with God. But I still miss him. As far as sharing. What good would writing it be, if I hid it away. My husband is not dealing with his pain, and he will not read my poems. I on the other hand am so comforted by writing and sharing them with dear "friends as you" thank you , it helps to hear your kind words. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you Startime, I so believe that, I know I will see him again. thank you. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Liz, thank you, so much. Since losing my son was what inspired me to first write, I see it as a gift. A gift that is seeing me through. Humble as it is, I am able to express my grief and it is very healing. I love all of you on this board. You are all wonderful people. floria |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Floria, this is so heart felt and emotional. There’s nothing I can say to ease your pain, but I’m sure your son is looking down on you and watching over you now in heaven. I wish you the best in dealing with your loss, and yes, maybe the writing is a gift that has come from it. I'm sure your son is very proud of you. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Tracey thank you so very much, I am amazed at the wonderful responses. thank you again. floria |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Stribbux...I know the loss of a child..and thought I would never smile again..but I have found great comfort in the lessons that death teaches and in my memories. Heart hugs to you...this is a lovely poem! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
floria, I think that you are doing the right thing by writing it out the way you are. That's one of the releases a writer has. I symphathize with your husband who does not have that option. I wish you both comfort in your grief.... |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Martie, thank you and I am so sorry for you. It is a very difficult thing to get through. I hope you are ok. thanks for responding. floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you Balladeer, writing has helped me so very much. I thank you kindly for your response. floria |
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