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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA 
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Calls late at night Full of fright Long discussions Led to eruptions Wanted to help Didn’t know what to do Too many faces Too many drinks Love all around But not inside Tried to leave Didn’t quite make it Institutional commitment Yearning to leave Hello the phone was answered She finished it this time No more late calls No more fright Just deep sadness And loss of a light Many years ago my sister could no longer take the pain of life and took her life...this poem remembers her and the pain |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Paul...this is terribly sad. When someone thinks this is the only way out... Especially when help is so close... I am so very sorry for your loss. ~Comforting hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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CrAzY8 New Member
since 2002-07-22
Posts 6 |
Very touching poem, Bears alot of emotions that alot of us would hide. Im shure your sister is smiling down on you right now. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
thanks to all of you for you kind words and expression of emotion - after a long time there is still pian...I think sibling love outlasts sibling rivalry. Thanks Paul |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh Paul, I'm sorry you lost your sister, and for her pain that brought it about. Lovely remembrance. Sandra |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sandra - thanks for the nice words - also for your concern - thanks Paul |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul I am so sorry for the loss of your sister in this way. I know how much you must have wanted to help...but sometimes the hole has been dug too deep...and even love can't get through. The facts here in this poem, in a way seemed detached..but gave the poem the power...for what lay between the lines was obviously tears. Heart hugs to you. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - thanks for your kind words offering wisdom and understanding - I don't think I ever felt like I could put it all together when it was happening so I guess this poem truly expresses that - appreciate your thoughtful words - Paul |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I cannot think of a greater loss, than the life of a loved one. How brave your heart, and how well remembered the light for your sister. ThisDiamond |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
thisdiamond - thanks for your very kind words - appreciate them lots - Paul |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Oh Paul I am so, so sorry. It must have been just awful for you. She must have been a very tormented woman and now, please God, hopefully she has finally found her peace. But it doesn't make it any easier for you and your loved ones. May you receive your strength through your poems and knowing we all care. Hugs, Marti "Even if life is full of thorns, I still embrace it for I know that in between those thorns, there is a rose worth all the pain." |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
A very sad place in your life dear poet that you have honored with most loving thoughts of your sister. Warm hugs to you. Sincerely, Reg |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A lovely, well written and very sad and loving tribute to your sister, Paul... I am so sorry for your pain and also for hers. ~ hugs and tearsLyra |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Paul, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. Your words show what a loving brother you are. Thank you for sharing. *hugs* mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Marti - thanks for your kind and caring words - some times are harder than others - Paul Reg - thanks for the kind words and thoughts - it was a sad time - Paul Lyra - thanks for you concern and for your kind words - appreciate them - Paul mycafe - thanks for the kind words and hugs - Paul |
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