They buried you today ......(Daddy)

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inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

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Ohio

0 posted 2004-01-01 10:00 PM

They buried you (today),
the naked trees locked
arms, building a fortress
against the winds that
blow harsher these
somber times,

the hanging branches
caught the mourners'
tears, along with mine,
as i bowed my covered
head, reciting the kaddish *
for the first time.

they buried you daddy dear,
in a sky draped with grey
and dotted sparrows rejoiced
in autumn's leftover wine,
and i saw you, my l0 foot hero,
now a fragile flowerchild,

they buried you today
and i kissed you goodbye,
as teardrops laced with sorrow
nourished the frozen ground,
promising the crocus again,
though fragile as the
dreams of springtime now

* kaddish.....jewish prayer said for the dead

[This message has been edited by inkedgoddess (01-02-2004 05:19 PM).]

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2004-01-01 10:07 PM

oh, I am so sorry Mish. My thoughts and wishes are with you tonight, for peace and good memories of him in his life's greatest moments.
lighting a lavender candle for you,
my friend

GG
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since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

2 posted 2004-01-01 10:07 PM

I'm so sorry...

Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2004-01-01 10:19 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.
Heart hugs, Nancy.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

4 posted 2004-01-01 10:22 PM

Michele, I'm sorry, too.
My thoughts are with you.
Ethel

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

5 posted 2004-01-01 10:23 PM

I am truly sorry for your loss, my friend, but this is a magnificent work and I'm sure he's smiling down as he reads it over and over - knowing you love him so.

My heart to you...

jwesley

[This message has been edited by jwesley (01-01-2004 10:23 PM).]

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

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Michigan, USA

6 posted 2004-01-01 10:25 PM

Hugs Michelle,
Wishing you peace. Beautiful poem.
TD

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

7 posted 2004-01-01 10:51 PM

hugging you Michele...

M

misanthropology
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since 2004-01-02

Posts 17

8 posted 2004-01-02 01:45 AM

peace be with you.

passing shadows
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displaced

9 posted 2004-01-02 02:40 AM

sending heart hugs

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

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10 posted 2004-01-02 04:13 AM

hugs lady...sigh

please accept my heartfelt condolences.

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

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Ohio

11 posted 2004-01-02 08:38 AM

thanks for your kindness
michele

bklynboy
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since 2002-12-15

Posts 660
florida

12 posted 2004-01-02 08:46 AM

Sincere condolences.....the pain will fade, the memories are forever

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

13 posted 2004-01-02 11:25 AM

Michele,

I'm sorry to hear about your father. My best, as you know...

BC

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

14 posted 2004-01-02 11:41 AM

Michelle, you did your father a great justice today...

~*~

they buried you daddy dear,
in a sky draped with grey
and dotted sparrows rejoiced
in autumn's leftover wine,
and i saw you, my l0 foot hero,
now a fragile flowerchild,

they buried you today
and i kissed you goodbye,
as teardrops laced with sorrow
nourished the frozen ground,
promising the crocus again,
though fragile as the
dreams of spring for now

~*~

for you saw him through the passing with passion, and life, and hope.

What a wonderful, heartfelt, tribute.
Thank you for sharing this very private,
emotional moment.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

15 posted 2004-01-02 11:55 AM

Michelle~
This is tearfully beautiful~
My condolences and prayers dearest lady~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
noles1@totcon.com

Michelle_loves_Mike

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since 2003-12-20

Posts 1189
Pennsylvania

16 posted 2004-01-02 12:27 PM

my father passed in October,,,I only wish,,,that i could have kissed him goodbye,,,,I envy you that,,never, will I forgive myself for not getting to him,,,and telling him I loved him, one more time,,,,I feel your pain Michele,,,,and I share it,,,,stay strong,,,,,remember him always, so he will live forever
Michelle

I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike

Terrina
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since 2003-12-31

Posts 166
California

17 posted 2004-01-02 12:50 PM

This was such a great poem. I'm glad that poetry gives you an outlet and that you feel free to share your feelings with us.

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

18 posted 2004-01-02 01:46 PM

Oh dear sweet Michele~I am so sorry to hear this.
You wrote the sorrow beautifully through your tears.

Sending you prayers on a wing and
many warm hugs today.

chrissydome
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since 2003-11-28

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germany

19 posted 2004-01-02 03:01 PM

i'm so sorry for you! i lost my mom six years ago and it still hurts! hope you'll be alright! hugs!

turning mirrors upside down won't make dust fall off the ground, hiding wounds won't ease the pain, sleep won't make you whole again...

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

20 posted 2004-01-02 03:13 PM

Hello Michele

It was through the loss of my father that made me discover writing and brought me here to PIP. I can't tell you how much your words moved me and made me remember my own experience. The tears are still flowing as I write to you now. Your words were so beautiful beyond compare and I hope your writing brings you comfort as it has done for me over the past three years.

"We are all angels with only one wing......
we can fly only by embracing each other"

Take care.......Sue

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

21 posted 2004-01-02 03:32 PM

thanks again for the nice words and comfort to all of you, i didnt even think i would post it, because it just felt so personal, but i am glad it did touch afterall

choshi
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since 2004-01-01

Posts 1184
New York

22 posted 2004-01-02 06:50 PM

Just beautiful. I am sorry for your loss and happy for the peace that you made before he passed on, That is truly a gift as is your heartfelt poetic expression.

Memories linger
from across a great divide
where waves become foam-
as this life fades day-by-day,
broken dreams fill passing nights.

warm wishes ~choshi

Bec
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since 2001-02-23

Posts 475
Canberra

23 posted 2004-01-02 08:07 PM

Hi Michele...

Being able to share your feelings in this way helps to heal. We're all here to support you, you don't have to do it on your own. Beautiful words.

B

"I'm not crazy I'm just a little unwell"~ Matchbox 20

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

24 posted 2004-01-02 09:42 PM

thanks again
and choshi welcome, and those were kind thoughts you sent, see u made it in, think you will enjoy it here

Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

25 posted 2004-01-02 09:55 PM

Heart is with you Michelle, wish I had better words, any words, of comfort. hugs

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

26 posted 2004-01-02 11:09 PM

thanks dear raffi
glad to see u in here

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

27 posted 2004-01-02 11:17 PM

When loving words are gently said
The one departed goes on ahead.
We left behind may weep and miss
the one who's now at peace and bliss.

This is a very touching and beautiful write. My dad died when I was in my twenties, and I miss him still in many ways. Thank you for your expression of caring. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

28 posted 2004-01-02 11:29 PM

What a truly beautiful poem this is. I am so sorry for your loss. hugs

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

29 posted 2004-01-03 08:35 AM

Dearest inkedgoddess, your wonderful words touched me deeply and no doubt your Daddy felt your love through your tears.

I hold you close to my heart.

Love and warm hugs. Margherita

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