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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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A decade passed does not erase The mem’ry of your angel’s face The scent of lotion on your skin The longing I feel deep within Nor does the passing of ten years Dull newborn cries or soothe my tears Or mar the picture froze in time Of coal black hair and hand in mine I lost you on that Christmas eve The child I tried hard to conceive I held you as you fought so brave Then buried you in silent grave Ten years, my gift, each passing Yule A barren womb, though heart lies full |
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Bohemianaus Member
since 2003-01-05
Posts 69Australia (South Gippsland) |
It will ever be thus! This is a poignant and well written piece. It has my vote God bless and keep you, Namaste! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh Ruth...my heart is with you. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh, I know you can never forget. I too have lost a child. Love, Joyce |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
As always, I should post these poems with a warning that they do not stem from my own personal experiences but rather those of people close to me and patients I have cared for through the years. Thank you for your comments and to those who recognize these feelings as thoughs of their own, my heart goes out to you. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your words be not barren. They are full of the meaning of life ~ tho' it be so fleeting at times... Healing hugs, Linda |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Thank you for sharing your caring heart and thoughts. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
That one aches all the way through it. Thanks for sharing. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So sad a gift so new, taken back so quickly...my heart goes out to you with knowing the ache.  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Ruth, this is so very sad but well-written, dearest friend, though I am glad that this isn't based on your own personal experience it is still a common tragedy and my heart cries out to all the mothers who have to cope with losses too early! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSS) I send extra special angel hugs your way for being such an angelic and compassionate friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Extremely well written...get my vote!  ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I remember this one well poetess Ruthie.. a must for the book. |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
How could I not vote for this? It's great.  Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruth, I can't imagine the pain in your aching heart. But such an excellent write of grief so personal and deep. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
hoot_owl_rn - I felt some rain drops on my face when I read this, seems they got into my eyes somehow and came out. Peace be with you... Voted for this... BC |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This definately belongs in the book...my thoughts are with you Ruth.  |
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lorenlynn Member
since 2003-01-27
Posts 203California Beaches |
Sad and beautiful at the same time. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
A barren womb, though heart lies full how bittersweet |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Certainly deserving of all votes. Very touching. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
These moments never pass from us, regardless the age of the "child". Ken J Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes. |
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rodger_jr Junior Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 37Glen Hope, PA |
How could I not vote for this? You always give so much of yourself in your poetry that it amazes me. Yes, your heart certainly is full though you share so willingly with others. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Ruth, this most definately is a poem that shows your overflowing compassionate nature. Great job expressing a pain that so many unfortunately experience in life. Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
One of my favorites of your works, m'friend...  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
No one can tug at the heartstrings like you, Ruth  |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
You have a big heart to write something like this for another person, Ruth. Very painful and poignant.  ~LizWaited on a line of greens and blues, just to be the next to be with you.. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This one pulls on my heartstrings.....You write beautifully and compassionately Ruth!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Ruth, this poem touches and rips at the heart of every mother who reads it. I am so sorry ... Hugs for peace, Marti |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for all your comments and support of this piece |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Time never lessens the memory or the love. Very well expressed, Ruth. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ruth, this is such a touching poem. you really have a compassionate and loving heart to be able to write like this for someone else. I love to read your poetry. Hugs, Ethel (I sure did think that I had already voted for this before. Well, I have now.) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I admire anyone who can write of moments like these and not only show the pain and heart in those words, but do it in such a wonderfully composed piece. I am sure this will touch many who read it as it should. You have a vote on this for sure. |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
*hugs* to you Ruth. you have my vote. Sunkissed. |
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