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Where Three White Crosses Stand ( For Memorial day)
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Where Three White Crosses Stand ( For Memorial day) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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(This is a repost from a while back. A true story based on the experieces of my cousin who lost her mother, her sister, and her son all in one instant. I pass by these crosses about once a week or so and the tragedy of the situation never fails to hit me as soon as I see the crosses and remember what they stand for. So, in memorium...)  Where Three White Crosses Stand Three crosses stand along a road Their story lies untold About that fateful winter day When in the dark and cold Three people left to Christmas shop For presents for the season My mother, sister and my son Now gone without a reason Their car was not alone that day Out on that snowy road Shared by a trucker and his rig Hauling his heavy load They say he had been drinking And crossed the center line His life was spared, but in an instant Forever changed was mine Head on he crashed into the car Which buckled from the weight Metal was smashed beyond repair And help arrived too late Three occupants trapped in the car And not one life to save Three headstones bought, three funerals All three sent to the grave Three crosses stand along the road With each a memory Their meaning lost by all who pass But certainly not me It matters not where I call home Or travel in this land For by that road, my heart remains Where three white crosses stand ~ Ruth www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (05-27-2002 07:40 PM).] |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
It matters not that the passerby When casually the cross catch their eye, Know not the story of the crosses. For you do, I sorrow for your losses Gloom |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you for reposting this Ruth. I see white crosses all the time along the streets here and often wonder about the story behind them. All we ever know is that for every one white cross, there are many tears behind it. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I too see a cross every bit or so...and I wonder who it might have been... Such tragedies that come into our lives in an instant...but linger an eternity... Thank You, you have done this very well. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Excellent writing...families and friends place crosses or flowers along the road here when someone dies in a traffic accident. A close friend of mine lost her husband in an accident with a drunken truck driver...James |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Ruth, I'm so sorry to hear this, sweet friend, my heart cries out to your cousin and you for I know that this is indeed such a hard loss to endure! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSS) God Bless You, my houghts and prayers are with you and your cousin this day, I'm so happy you re-posted this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
what a stunning poem... I cannot imagine her pain. My prayers to your family. Thank you for reposting, as it is one I did not have a chance to see before. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
hey you thanks for bringing this back up hugs |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for your comments about this one as it lies near and dear to my heart. Professor...much thanks and appreciation for your kindness  |
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