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angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

0 posted 2003-08-29 12:05 PM

We were sitting in class last night and talking about all the children at the hospitals that have no parents sitting with them and it reminded me of this write.It's long, but it comes from a time when I was a teen and my stepdad was in and out of the hospital so much.

I had been sitting with a sick friend of mine.
Helping her to ease the time.
When one afternoon, I walked down the hall.
And found a child, she was quite small.
I asked her what was her name.
She said Star, by which it came.
She smiled at me with so much delight.
I asked where her parents were at this night. She claimed her dad had died years ago.
And mom was going to work and to home.

They were very poor indeed.
And she had a brother, who just had turned three.
Mom came to visit once a week.
And left with a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
Something had touched me deep inside.
That beautiful smile, the child did not hide.
So, I split my time between friend and child.
Trying to make her stay more mild.
We would play games of all kinds.
Sit and read and pass away the time.

I would bring her small, little treats.
As the days seemed to turn into weeks.
The child and I had made a strong bond.
And of this child, I grew quite fond.
I held her when she was very sick. Life had dealt her a dirty trick.
For she had cancer at such a young age.
Being locked in a hospital, just like a cage.
So I tried to make each day anew.
Helping this beautiful child to get through.

One night I went down to see her.
She wasn't there, only a blur.
A nurse was taking her sheest off the bed.
I asked where is Star, the cute little redhead?
She looked at me and said she has passed on.
To a beautiful and glorious place beyond.
I asked her for a moment in the room.
My heart was filled with so much gloom.
I knelt beside the little girl's bed.
And clasped my hands and bowed my head.

As I said a soft, low prayer.
Asking God for one simple favor.
Please let this child be up above.
For she had so much, she used to dream of.
She was an angel as beautiful as can be.
I can still see her smile when she looked at me.
So I went back down to see my friend.
And told her what had happened in the end.
I was standing, looking up at the sky.
When I saw a bright glimmer shine in my eyes.

For it was a Star in all of it's glory.
Telling me another one of her stories.
Shining bright and beautiful.
Ever so elegant and wonderful.
And then I knew she had been at peace.
For the time we had spent together had made it all seem neat.
She shines for me every night.
And I let her know how she touched my life.
Now she guides me throughout the night.
For she is my angel, watching over my life.

Crystal

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

1 posted 2003-08-29 01:04 PM

Crystal,

Not sure why this is falling with no responses since it is so good.

Susan

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

2 posted 2003-08-29 01:28 PM

I was standing, looking up at the sky.
When I saw a bright glimmer shine in my eyes.

For it was a Star in all of it's glory.
Telling me another one of her stories.
Shining bright and beautiful.
Ever so elegant and wonderful.
And then I knew she had been at peace.
For the time we had spent together had made it all seem neat.
She shines for me every night.
And I let her know how she touched my life.
Now she guides me throughout the night.
For she is my angel, watching over my life.
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tho very sad..as reality all to often is...
this is a beautiful write of peace found in the "traces left behind"
thank you for sharing Star with us...
for in the story is reminders that we need to hold on and appreciate all the we have.
well done poetess angel

You're going to hear my voice in the morning calling your name ...
and know my love and my desperation were one and the same.

J.Browne

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

3 posted 2003-08-29 01:46 PM

Crystal, this is beautiful. I hope more people do read it. I'm going to keep it so that I can read it over and over again.

Hugs

Ethel

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

4 posted 2003-08-29 03:30 PM

Susan Caldwell:It's ok, even if just one replies that's enough for me

Thank you very much.

Janet Marie:Thank you very much.I'm glad I could share her spirit and soul with you all.She was a delight to the world and will always be an inspiration in my heart

Ethel:Wow. I'm honored that you would keep one of my writes.You've made my week sweet lady.

Crystal

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

5 posted 2003-08-29 03:54 PM

very well told..and the emotions and the truth of spirit in this..very well done..

nice work... now, where did I put that box of Kleenex..seem to have something in my eye.

angelblueyes
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

6 posted 2003-08-29 04:11 PM

Cpat Hair:No worries my friend, come here and I will dab your tears away or you can lean on my shoulder

Thank you very much.
Crystal

QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

7 posted 2003-08-29 04:56 PM

fabulous and heart felt penning,,

Martie

Moderator

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

8 posted 2003-08-29 05:24 PM

Crystal

The gift you gave star, gives back to you wherever you are. Such a tender write...thank you!

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

9 posted 2003-08-29 06:06 PM

QJQ:Thank you very much

Martie:Thank you my friend.She was a joy to all who came within her reach.

Crystal

timothysangel1973

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since 2001-12-03

Posts 1725
Never close enough

10 posted 2003-08-29 07:44 PM

What a beautiful write, full of a wonderful and caring heart...

You're going back to the top m'lady

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

11 posted 2003-08-29 08:04 PM

angelblueyes...You have made a grown man cry with this touching story.

You truly have a heart of gold
Star will forever watch over your soul

Paul.

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

12 posted 2003-08-30 10:51 PM

(big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, dearest friend, now I am flooding in tears because I know you will always be blessed by angels such as her, who are now truly free and will always be blessed that she had your love to comfort her! (wipes tears) You deserve extra special angel hugs for this, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Crystal, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

angelblueyes
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

13 posted 2003-08-31 12:26 PM

tomothy'sangel1973:Thank you for your comment, it brought a smile to my face

Paul Wilson:Sorry for the tears, but thisis the essence of what is within me.Thank you my friend.

Noah:Thank you so much.

I know that there are many angels watching over the family at Passions and I also know that there are angels surrounding your blessed heart and soul as well.

Crystal

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