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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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How raw and wet the wound Pain pours across the floor And I have no bandage. Platitudes leap to my lips So woefully inadequate I cannot give them voice. Time might help But will not heal Until time is no more. Lovers leave Friendships falter Some heart-holes can be filled Though scarred, we survive To find other lovers Love other friends But death pockets the future Steals our sunshine of hope Tomorrow becomes just one more day To sift through dust of might-have-beens, If-onlys and Why-God-why Do children die? A moment’s respite seems far away Grief is a permanent garment A cloak preventing restful sleep Scratching the first instant of awake. Memories become finite treasures No more can be made And you still have to breathe each day. How raw and wet the wound I long to ease your hurt But I have no bandage. For my dear friend... with my deepest sympathy. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
suthern, this really touched my heart. It is such a loving and compassionate poem for your friend. Thank you for sharing it with us.  Hugs to both of you,  Ethel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you, garysgirl... so very much. *S* I was anxious about this... thank you for being so kind to my efforts. *S* |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah suthern, this touches quite deep. Your friend is blessed to have you. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
You have a golden heart, Laura. Such pain you carry for a friend -- that's truly inspiring, and this excellent poem is too. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: Thank you so much, kind lady... but I'm the one blessed. *S* Ratleader: You knew I'd wonder if it's a poem until you reassured... right? *G* Yes! *S* Thank you, my friend... so very much. *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you are a kind and beautiful soul |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
If only everyone could have a friend and be a friend, as you do and are! This was great to read! McLean |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I feel so sad for anyone who loses a child. What a nice gesture to show your friend you care with this writing. ....hugs, jo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
PS: What a lovely thing to say... thank you so much! *S* McLean: Thank you so very much... I appreciate your kindness! *S* iliana: There just aren't any adequate words... I just wanted to tell her I love her... and mourn with her for her son. Thank you! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
A lovely tribute to one of my "one and only's".....great job Ruth..... |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
'grief is a permanent garment'....oh lady...you must share my shoes....you couldn't have written your heart any better than this...it is beautiful and I am sure your friend is printing it and treasuring it at this very moment *smile* |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I know grief too, and you said it like I never could. What a great friend you are... This is amazing. Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuthernSweets~ YOU extend a heart that is so filled with loving thoughts~ I know your friend feels the comfort of having you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Suthern, this is so beautifully compassionate, sweet friend, your friend will be deeply touched by your caring and golden hearts wishes which love is always a remedy far more enduring than a bandage! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Grief is a permanent garment A cloak preventing restful sleep Suthern, so many touching lines in your poem...sad, but true and the hard part is to let the good memories through M |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toerag: Thank you, my friend… I know you know this, too. I’m so glad you like. *S* jellybeans: If your shoes are as tiny as your waist, I’d never fit… so I’ll share your heart… it’s gigantic. *S* Thank you… that you should approve means much to me… I love you, gal. GG: Thank you very much, kind lady. *S* I appreciate your response so much! Marge: I sure hope so. *S* Thank you so much, dear lady! *S* M’toe: Some hurts we can’t heal… we can only hold their hands. *S* Thank you so much! nakdthoughts: That’s where time becomes more kind. *S* Thank you so much… I’m glad you like. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This has been sticking with me all day... so just know...your writing touches hearts, suthern...but even more, your words sing to souls. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Suthern, I'm sure that your beautiful words, and wonderful heart touched your friend deeply It's so hard to find the right words for such a sad situation as this. But you definately found them, and so many more... Sincerest Blessings to you Suthern, and please give your friend, and to her family all of our best wishes. Richy  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: My afternoon had degenerated into spirit-sapping chaos... Your words send me home with lighter heart... Thank you so much! Richy: Thank you so much... I know she appreciates those wishes... so do I. *S* |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your poetry is so sincere and filled with genuine love and caring. Likewise as beautiful as it is, this was painful to read. I felt you in every word... Blessings to you and your dear friend. And so many hugs to you suthern gal~ |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
the loss of a child hurts to depths that cannot be imagined until it happens...the pain is immense and it takes even larger friendships to hold your friend "above water"...this is a beautiful way to "say" what you feel for her situation. ...i know she'll never forget, but i hope her acceptance and healing are swift. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Ruth - You have such a pure, wonderful, caring way about you. This poem says so much. People are blessed if they can call you a friend. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A moment’s respite seems far away Grief is a permanent garment A cloak preventing restful sleep Scratching the first instant of awake. Memories become finite treasures No more can be made And you still have to breathe each day. How raw and wet the wound I long to ease your hurt But I have no bandage. =============================== *sigh* read this yesterday and lacked words... this just aches off the page... few can write from this depth.. one of your best poetess Ruth. There is a pleasure in the pathless woods. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
so many poignant lines in this wonderful write...too many to copy and paste, but this one is truly great "Grief is a permanent garment" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Blues: Thank you so much, dear lady... I hope she feels these arms that are far too far away. *S* muted: Thank you very much... I wouldn't wish this pain on my worst enemy. *S* LJA: Likewise, dear sir... and I'm glad you're my friend. *S* Thank you! JM: Such response leaves me lacking all words but thank you... from my heart. *S* steavenr: It's so unfortunately true. *S* Thank you very much! |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
this just aches off the page... few can write from this depth.. one of your best poetess Ruth had to come back and reread, this is just so powerful....and yes jm got it right, few can write with such depth of compassion and love and have it come through so beautifully...you my friend are a precious freind to hold on to  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern...You know this one has touched me a geat deal! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
We truly have some great poets on this site.....Balladeer and his heartfelt words, (and Toe bashing)....LJA and his....okay, Toe Bashing.....and so many others.....sometimes Ruth can capture a feeling and make it into a classic...... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
jellybeans: You fill my heart, lady... *S* And you're the precious one... but I'm not letting go. *S* Thank you! *S* Martie: That means a lot to me, sweet lady... thank you! Toerag: But I never bash Toe! *S* Thank you, my friend... so much. *S* |
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