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Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

0 posted 2002-02-26 12:05 PM

Pictures Of Innocence

My house has many pictures
of my children, through the years
in times of untold happiness
I can see the future tears

my sons when they were little
innocence surrounding their faces
filling the gaps in their knowledge
like fog, hanging low in the empty spaces

snaggle toothed smiles and luminous eyes
mischief hides in those innocent grins
in their ebuillence, there is power
like wound up tops, just waiting to spin

little bundles of energy
at a moments notice, ready to spring
sitting still for those photos was torture
for my well behaved offspring

these two little boys have now grown up
with the passing of many years
Victors' a lawyer in New York
but for Eric, I've shed many tears

my older son with his ear to ear smile
and the storm raging deep within
his life swept away by the winds of fate
I now mourn with a mother's chagrin

and as I reflect on those innocent times
unshed tears stick hard in my throat
the years have a way of healing
but for death, there is no antidote

though I'll never hear his voice again
forever, he'll be in my heart
as I look through the years of photos
I can feel the teardrops start

I brought into this world, two beautiful sons
cradled them softly within my womb
now one is grown and makes me so proud
and one lies alone in his tomb

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (02-26-2002 12:53 AM).]

amusemi
Senior Member

since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

1 posted 2002-02-26 01:53 AM

...but his spirit lives on in you. Thank you for sharing this. You are a gifted, warm and loving lady!!!

Magicmystery
Senior Member

since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

2 posted 2002-02-26 02:04 AM

I share your pain, Lyra, I know that if anything were to happen to my son, nothing in this world would be able to stop the tears and empty ache I would feel inside, not even a loving husband. But I am sure you will see your son again....when we regain our immortality.

Love, Light and Peace {especially peace}

Sherry

Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow.
But above all... be kind to yourself today.

Spirit Of Twilight
Member

since 2002-01-11

Posts 116
India

3 posted 2002-02-26 05:25 AM

Lyra,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful and loving poem. Please take care of yourself...I am sure his spirit is around you..smiling at the silly mistakes you might make..laughing at some jokes silently and cuddling you like he did when he was a boy.
God bless you.
Neha

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-02-26 08:11 AM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, my heart goes out to you and the loss of one of your sons but I know dep down your love for him will forever shine and will forever be cared for by Him and the time will come when you will reunite with him! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, 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

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

5 posted 2002-02-26 08:14 AM

Lyra darling girl this is utterly utterly wonderful, always when you write I am impressed by the quality of your work, when you write of your sons your writing takes on a special quality. It glows with the love you hold for them, it is utterly utterly beautiful to see. This is as so often with your writing alight with love and vibrant with your special talent of painting their lives with wonder

Thank you for this wondrous delight

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 Luke 2:79

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

6 posted 2002-02-26 07:58 PM

He is here...with you in every beautiful word
you share with us...Thank You for giving us
this piece of your heart...

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

7 posted 2002-02-26 10:07 PM

Every time you write about your family, my heart cries out for you...

hugss L
Maureen

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

8 posted 2002-02-26 10:18 PM

i am sure he is watching over you ..your guardian angel hon...

~Vic

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

9 posted 2002-02-26 11:22 PM

Lyra,

Life works strange ways, no words can heel your wounds..a mother's loss goes very deep,
I am sure your son would wish you the very best and not to see your sorrow

peaches73533
Senior Member

since 2001-11-04

Posts 981
OK, USA

10 posted 2002-02-27 02:20 AM

But his spirit lives on inside of you.What a wonderful tribute.
Peaches

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

11 posted 2002-02-27 12:31 PM

awwwww Lyra~

I see the memories flooding back to you...its heart aching....I can only wish you peace, and the peace you feel when remembering him.....

Lauren~

Greeneyes~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

Balladeer

Administrator

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

12 posted 2002-02-27 12:34 PM

Nothing less than magnificent, Madame. You have encompassed such a wide range of emotions here and done so very capably

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

13 posted 2002-02-27 12:50 PM

Lyra~
God knows you touched this mother's heart with this one~
The tears of a mother fall softly - yet so often~
Bless you in your teared-remember~

This is beautifully and tenderly written my friend~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

14 posted 2002-02-27 06:02 PM

amusemi...thank you for your reply...I know that he is with me, but I would just love to touch him once more and to hear his voice.

Sherry...thanks and I agree, the death of one's own child leaves a hole in the heart that can never be filled.

Neha...thanks for that very sweet reply, and I hope that you are right...but, of course that is something which none of us will never know about until its too late to tell everyone else.

Noah...thanks so much for your kind words...I will always miss Eric so very much.

Marsha...thank you so much for your kindness.
My children are so special to me...both of them. The one who is in NY and the one who is in heaven

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

15 posted 2002-02-27 06:10 PM

Barry...thanks for your reply, I hope you are right, but I don't feel his spirit around me. I have always felt the spirit of my late first husband.....he is always here, playing jokes on me sometimes and showing up in my dreams. Occasionally, when I am pondering how to solve a problem, I'll come across something with his handwriting on it and it will guide me as to what to do....but so far, I really can't say that I've heard from Eric.....or maybe I haven't recognized it.

Victoria...thank you, but he must be watching very quietly...please see my reply to Barry...above.

Maureen...thank you so much for your kindness and for the hugss...and also for the tears

Martin...thanks so much, Nothing can ever heal the wound left by the death of a child. It is the deepest scar possible.

Peaches...thanks so much for your reply, It is a tribute which I didn't have to pay.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

16 posted 2002-02-27 06:14 PM

Lauren...thanks so much for the sweet reply...I never stop thinking about him. He was much too young to die

Michael...thanks so much for the reply and for that marvelous compliment, I wish it could bring him back!

Marge...thanks so much for letting me touch your heart, the death of a child is a wound that never heals.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

GenXer
Senior Member

since 2001-12-15

Posts 583
USA

17 posted 2002-02-27 11:42 PM

Lyra - I wish I had the antidote, but I am just a feeble man. But your love for your sons is expressed beautifully in this write.

Dave

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