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Why Did You Have To Die?
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Why Did You Have To Die? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Brion Riviere Why Did You Have To Die? ~Linda L. Dowd ~ His lifeless hand I held in mine, Vacant eyes, they could not see. Skin as pale as a winter moon, As I wailed the cry of banshee. Why, oh, why, did you have to go? Why did we have to part? Along with you went part of my soul, ~ All that’s left is the shell of my heart. The road before me is barren and cold, I will miss you there by my side. I’ll sail the seas like a rudderless ship, Without your star as my guide. Gone are the days of romps in the sun, Gone are the nights of sweet sigh. Gone are the arms that held me close, ~ Why did you have to die? His lifeless hand I held in mine, Vacant eyes, they could not see. Skin as pale as a winter’s moon, As I wailed the cry of banshee. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
'The road before me is barren and cold, I will miss you there by my side. I’ll sail the seas like a rudderless ship, Without your star as my guide" I sincerely hope there is more after. Maybe then they can continue to be by our side acting as a guide. Wonderful writing Linda! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Good morning, Linda. This was very heartfelt, whether real or not, I could feel the words and sympathize with the emotion. Hope it's fiction... -MVS You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I should have known this would be a tear-jerker...very touching piece Linda, very |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, Susan! ~ at least it's morning where I live!  I do believe that those we have loved and lost will continue to be by our sides ~ from the Other Side... Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mark ~ Fortunately, it is "fiction" but I felt it deeply as I was writing it. It pleases me that I was able to convey those feelings. Love & Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie Chick ~ Gosh, it almost got me crying! I put myself in sad mode to write this poem and perhaps I went a bit overboard!  Linda |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda Emotive writing! It takes talent to put yourself in the place of another and feel the write. You did this well! So glad that it isn't a truth in your life. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel A touching write and you did touch ne.  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Filled with emotion Linda. Very well done sweetie. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ Thank you for such a 'flowerful' reply.  Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ To touch you is my ultimate poetic pleasure!  Loving Light, EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Donna ~ Writing poetry can be like acting at times. I get into the part and "role" with it! Loveya! Linda |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I felt compelled to read and add, that this is one I've screamed too much. Recently was a moment tho, on the series "Six Feet Under", which I had forgotten, but with all the recent tributes to that series, I was reminded of a quote. A key character, Nate, was a reluctant funeral director. And in one episode, he was asked this very question, (actually it was more general) but, hey, it worked for me. He was asked, "Why do people have to die?" And he answered, without hesitation, "to make life important." smile? and a hug and just a wry note from a personal viewpoint, but I am such a procrastinator--if I thought I were truly immortal, I'd never get anything done.  Oh.  Now I am embarrassed. (and no less confused) Hugs witchsister, with blushing smiles. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Serene One ~ "if I thought I were truly immortal, I'd never get anything done." ~ WitchySis, those words from your quill are brill! ~ and ain't it the trooooth! lol Manana, manana! ~ Tomorrow, tomorrow! One of my daughter's just got back from vacationing in New Orleans. I jokingly asked her to say "Hello" to Her Serene Highness while she was there! Perhaps I should have said the Serene High Priestess! It was good to hear from you! ~ Now get back to work! You have lots to do before you are called back Home! Linda |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Very sad and touching poetry....thank you. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, I read that this is fiction, for that I am thankful. But, the "feeling" was so real and not fiction at all. Very good insight, my friend, to be able to write this way..... as if you were living this loss. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kaoru ~ I appreciate you saying so. Thank you! ~ and give your adorable daughter, Freyja, a kiss and a squeeze from EA! Love & Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gary's Gilded Girl ~ Hello, Ethel Mae! That was kind of you to say! If I write a happy poem when I'm sad, the blues seem to just drift away. Unfortunately, if I write a sad poem when I'm feeling happy, the blues descend faster than you can say, "Boo Hoo". I guess it's time for me to write another up-beat, happy poem! Loves 'n hugs, Linda Lou |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Sad but beautifully written. You truly are a wonderful writer. :-) |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Linda... this is beautifully sad... thank you. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Dear Earth Angel, grief ... you have captured it. I was glad to read that you had not written about yourself here...and like you, I do believe we go on after death. However, you have asked a question in the poem that all are confronted with at some time or another. *bunches of hugs*.... your lily friend |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
it's so heart-wrenching to be there as a loved-one slips away... you wrote this well.. hugs, g |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA And so the tears begin to fall I've read the lines and felt them all What's left to feel What's left to say the ship is lost in seas of gray Perhaps you've been there first and heard and transfered it to written word But here in lies the one true fact they gone and we can't bring them back.. Yes, this is so very sad. Well done, my friend. Much to close to home. SG P.S. I really appreciated Serenity Blaze's comment. An excellent reality check. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy ~ Good morning, my adorable amphibious amiga! How's life in the pond, these days?  Thanks for leaping by!  Hoppy hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Glorious Orb of Light ~ Sadness is an emotion that seldom explore in my writing ~ and for good reason...  Love & Sun's Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ "bunches of hugs" from the lily lady is starting my day off with a big smile. I also appreciate your kind words, my friend! KBHBLY 2! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
g ~ I have never been with a loved one as they have gone to the Light. However, as a nurse, I have held far too many hands that have turned cold ~ seen far too many eyes that can no longer see... Love & Eternal Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ While I was writing my last reply, I was called away before I could respond to your extremely touching and poetic response. Knowing of your recent loss, your words had even more meaning ~ and impact ~ as I read them. Thank you, Super Gold! Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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