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Just Nine..............(repost?)
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Just Nine..............(repost?) |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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Just Nine by Michael On landscape timber garden rests a man in tears, gently brushing scarlet flowers with fingertips. As he sobs, he thinks back on her years. Just nine of them, just nine and now she'll not see ten. He remembers how her little hand felt in his own and how she giggled at his goofy faces, how the doctors found cancer in the bone and then found it in so many other places. She said, "Don't worry, Daddy, it's okay." His days and nights were spent beside her bed. He watched her little body wither 'way and cherished every word his daughter said. His tears fall on the teddy bear she held. He draws it to his chest in an embrace. The doctors did their best, but then they failed. How brave the look upon her tiny face. Michael Auguste~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh God Michael...this one reached right into my chest, grabbing my heart, sqeezing it and not letting go. The loss of a child has to be one of the most horrible experiences in life. You have penned this well my friend. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
a sad one ...as my sister died at twelve from cancer and she was very brave too..i can relate to this poem..nicely penned ~Vic |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Michael, this poem broke my heart just envisioning the fater holding her teddy bear close, this is so very sad! (BIG HUGGGSSSSS) Oh Auguste, my heart goes out to her and her dad, I pray that this dad will heal in time and know deep down her love will always be with him, though I believe the pain will always be with him. God Bless You, sweet friend, this has me flooding in tears, we all love you so much! You have a very loving and compassionate heart, sweet freind, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
The bravery of children is remarkable, isn't it? This poem hurts to read, but it also made me feel the treasure of life and love. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wasn't ready for this.... |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Micheal, What a heartbreaking poem I don't even know what to say..  Well written, but so sad.Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Michael, as much as my heart has been broken, I think this is the one thing it would not recover from. Well done and so sad. Peace Sandra |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Nancy, This poem was inspired by a program I saw dealing with children in the cancer ward at a hospital. The loss of a child, I would think, is the most painful experience a person could have. Thank you for reading. Victoria, You don't know how sad that makes me hearing about your dear sister. I am so very sorry. I lost a brother at seven. It's hard to understand. Please know you have my most sincere condolences. *hugs* and thanks for reading. Noah, Only a poem, my friend. Please don't let it upset you so. Thanks! Martie, You know well this kind of loss, my friend. We've discussed it many times. *hugs* to you, dear one, and thanks for reading. Karilea, As I've been heard to say, "Poetry isn't always pretty. Sometimes we have to address issues that most people would just as soon not think about." Thanks for reading. Tara, Thank you. *hugs* my friend Sandra, I tend to agree, because I know that I never could. Take care, my friend, and know that I'm thinking about you. *hugs* and thanks! Michael Auguste~ |
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