Open Poetry #34 |
A heart torn apart |
Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
* A mother’s heart torn apart. She will never forget… nor will her son. In sheer consternation, overwhelmed by the wave, she let him glide into the water, dark and wild. She knew she could not make it with both her children clinging to her neck … She was breaking down. She let him slip from her arm into the roaring mass… Her heart cried out to heaven no sound came over her lips, just tears streamed down her face. With both her arms now firmly around her younger child she fought her way to safe ground. Cold and numb she stared into the void of despair. Hours passed, she hardly breathed. No one knows but an Angel, how the child she had sacrificed suddenly reappeared and cried and cried searching her eyes … “Why Mommy, why did you let me die?” When will those tears dry? “Mommy why, Mommy why?” he cries and cries … Only an Angel knows. She will never forget …. nor will her son. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
the ocean welcomes all there are no anwers sometimes |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Oh...this took me to my knees. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you my friends for coming in here to read. I know this is a sad story, though it has a happy end. I was just so enormously impressed by this report on tv. That little boy's eyes ... his sobs, it was haunting. May all the Angels be on duty! Love and Happy New Year! Despite all the dramatic events we must keep a trusting attitude and act for the good of all. I do hope this tragedy will unite people from all over the world to reach out to those in need and I hope this will enhance the process of peace everywhere. Love, Margherita |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I like this poem. Lots of metaphores, I like the repitition. Juju |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh goodness....wow |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhMargherita~ I cried when I read this poignantly beautiful piece ... but I'm glad I read it ... and shed some tears that needed shedding~ Thank you dearest lady~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Margherita, I heard about this on the news today. You capture the emotion so well. What a tragedy the world is in, but I was glad to hear both sons survived. What a difficult, difficult situation and one mothers should never have to face. ....jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita, I barely took a breath as I read your soul-grabbing words. You write with such empathy and grace. A very moving story that fortunately had a happy ending. Oh, how I pray for more of them... Love & Light, Linda xo |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Wow...amazing write. Happy New Year! ~Alli~ Happy Holidays! |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
So powerfuly expressed Margherita. Only Angels know. Love, Eric |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, dear... it HAS been a season of miracles... |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Margherita, Glad you posted this. I agree with iliana-a decision no mother should have to make. I'm glad to know of the happy ending. You write with so much sensitivity and compassion. misc'e |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh..my ... goodness. Hugs to you for this Margherita. Chris ~The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze~ |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Margherita I can tell you were hurting for this mother, the poem is filled with that emotion... Well done, you have handled a hard subject with grace.... ___________ice/ford ><> |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good write |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I read the article and it's heart wrenching to even think of the painful decision she was faced with. My eyes teared up when I read that her family was reunited, but the reality of it all is haunting. Great write, Margherita~ |
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