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For the Missing Children |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Where Are You? (From a Mother) My child, 'though it's been years, I miss you each and every day And wonder where you could be now, close by or far away. Your father I love dearly, but I have this hole inside That only you can fill, you always were my joy and pride. Each Birthday filled with emptiness and Christmas' with pain, But I can never give up hope, it's all to keep me sane. I pray that you are safe and loved, at least you'd be alive And maybe you have memories that help you to survive. Your picture's on the carton boxes for the world to see; A child's been taken from his roots, will someone hear my plea? My life turned into Hell on earth, in terror, doubt and fear. I long to hold you in my arms and whisper in your ear: You're loved and missed and we shall never stop to search for you. My missing child! Where are you? No one seems to have a clue! Dear God I'd give my life to see him safe, I cry each day, Protect the children of this world from harm, my daily prayer. ~~~~~ Who Are You? (From a Child) Although I have no memory of where I used to live, I have this picture in my head that's very much alive: A woman with a smile, the kindest I have ever seen, Who tells me how she loves me, while she hugs me in between. A man who plays and laughs with me and takes me to the Zoo And bed time stories are about a little kangaroo. I used to dial a number but it was not right I guess; It's 1-5-5-4-7 but I can't recall the rest. The people I call mom and dad are kind but not the same As those I see inside my head, which makes me feel ashamed. And just when I think there is more, the picture fades away, It turns into a blur, perhaps I'll know some future day? Somehow I wonder if I am one of the missing kids You see on carton boxes; could it be? Heaven forbids! But should I find this to be true, I'll instantly depart And search until my dying day for those inside my heart. Munda I had no intention to write about this subject, because it's so emotional, but it haunted me, so here's what needed to get out. [This message has been edited by Munda (08-29-2005 08:57 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Applause to this incredibly touching piece, dear Munda. This brought forth tears as it is so deeply emotional and for those who go through this it must be hell on Earth indeed. Your voices will not fade for a long time within my heart. Thank you for sharing. Love, Margherita |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A difficult subject, but handled so well by your skillful pen and loving heart. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Boy did you ever get it out, and so well too. These would be wonderful posted on a a family grief site such as the one below Munda. The topic is so sad but a part of life unfortunatley. You wrote the feeling so well. May I suggest you submit them here? http://spres.org/grief/ |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Thank you so much for your kind words, 'though I fear I shall never find the words to describe all the emotions that must be going on inside a person when a tragedy like this happens. Thanks for the link sharon. I might just do that. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Munda~ You touched the core of my tears~ Tenderly so ...~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a sadly beautiful write thank you |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
munda- This brought tears to my eyes. Very emotional and very well written. warm, big hugs to you!!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Munda? When you write, we ALL listen. You speak so well, so eloquently, about such a heartache, and tragedies like this are world-wide, and more oftentimes even more tragic. Do not let me EVER find out that you "won't write" something just because you think it may hurt someone. We ALL have to face reality...and thank God...you let us do so, poetically. Sending huge your way.... |
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