Open Poetry #38 |
for caleb |
Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
my son lost his battle with cancer on 5-15 - the pain is unspeakable but I tried...... silent monitor - every unbreath whispers "he is gone" |
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Edward Grim Senior Member
since 2005-12-18
Posts 1154Greenville, South Carolina |
I am very sorry. God bless |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Standing close to you with my arm around your shoulder in understanding. It does not ever seem right to have to bear the sorrow you are holding up under now. Know that you have friends here who care. sincerely martyjo |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Beki Sorrow flies without remorse. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Beki I am so so sorry, standing there with you and LateArrival...God bless you, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh my..I am so sorry. ~Holding you quietly in thought and prayer~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
for Caleb may the silence embrace him gently from a mother's Love holding him in the quiet moment I am so sorry |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Beki, words cannot adequately express all the different emotions that I feeling. Yes, there is relief that his struggle is over but I am also feeling the incredible sadness that you must be experiencing. Just know, that my thoughts and love are with you all. God speed, Caleb! Your family and friends are missing you. With him now being in spirit, he will be even closer to you in some ways. Love & Eternal Light ~ and a warm embrace, Linda |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
thank you everyone - I appreciate your kind words |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
The anguish of losing a child, no matter the age, is unimaginably unbearable. May you find solace in his peace and free flight and may he comfort you and reassure you of his release from pain and suffering. God bless you and grant you peace and understanding. - Owl |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
He was only 22. We found out he had cancer 7 months ago and it was already so advanced there was little to be done but he taught us a lot about strength and courage. It has been the most difficult thing I have ever had to do to g through these last months, and words eluded me - I could not write no matter how hard I tried. I miss him so much already. But I have been missing him for some time as the cancer took more and more of him, who he was, away. I am of course glad he is no longer in pain, he wa sin so much pain at the end. I imagine him running in heaven with his long hair back and flowng behimd him. Thank you all for your kind words. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BekiDearestBeki~ I am so very, very sorry honey~ I am crying with you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Stepping in and joining this never ending circle of love and caring that is surrounding you and yours now Beki. I am sure that Caleb has been lifted upon angel wings, and that angels are surrounding each of you. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Beki... from my heart's losses...to yours. It will never be understood... but like many of us here, you will continue on to give, as you always have... in his honor... hugging you, little one. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Beki, I lost my daughter without warning. Though the outcome is the same I do not have your experience and can only offer you my sincerest condolences. I pray you find strength, hope and courage though the pain never goes away there is satisfaction in celebrating their life. I would love to hear about him and what he meant to you, your family and friends. Feel free to write to me. Peace. Larry C If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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themute Member
since 2006-05-08
Posts 469Maryland |
Let not thee greave for deaths embrace For it is the end of quick confusion Let only for thine mind to be free from tricks The touch of skin, the taste of wine, the scent of lovers For they are but the chains that bind thee Let free your understandings before thee die And thou shalt become a bird of the open cage Neither held by time or spoken words Given the gift of infinities embrace A life more full of transcendent mind For without distraction of other senses Thou willst not live, but be till end of time And be the parts of all the universe Stretching bounds that nye can tell But in this realm rules may be well So different and confusing time will take For all unknowns are forever fake Until it’s seen by those who witness its fruition So ‘till then make no long face Thou must not greave for deaths embrace |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
I'm so sorry Beki. I will remember Caleb in my prayers. I know he is in the presence of God's Light. believe in what your heart feels... |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
My heart cries with yours. Keep that picture of Caleb running happily around heaven with the breeze in his hair. It's those thoughts that help us through the grieving process. Thank God for the 22 years you had him to teach, love, laugh and share life. God bless you and yours Rae |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am so terribly sorry for your loss Beki. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I am so sorry for your loss Beki. And you are correct, Caleb, like my sister, taught us about strength and courage despite the pain they were in. hugging you and wishing you comforting thoughts M |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I'm so sorry for your loss Beki hugs Maree |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
No words I write, will allow you to know how deeply I feel for your loss. I thank God that he allowed you the little time he did to have your son with you. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Beki....my heart suffers this grief with you having lost my child I understand the pain. May you find peace in the knowledge that his soul is in a better place now....free of pain. |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
I can only imagine your pain. So sorry for your loss. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Dear lady....I'm sooo sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out for you. God Bless!!!!! Bridgette |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
((((( ALL ))))) |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
No words...there are no words that can possibly help, but if there were, they would be yours. Aching with these many friends, and every one of us wishing we could make some difference, but knowing we can't, not for a time, if ever. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Beki - I am so deeply sorry to hear of this. No parent should have to experience the loss of a child. My heart and prayers are with you as you endure the days ahead... ...Angels serenade... Holding his hand before God Heaven's melody |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
We work with words... but words are so inadequate. I'm so very, very sorry. |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I am very sorry for your loss I am with everyone else on here..wishing you comforting thoughts as well.. If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
I am overwhelmed by the magnitude of the love and caring here...I feel part of a very big group hug and even though we know words can't really help,my heart knows a litle ease from the unspeakable pain I am living with now.I have not been a regular part of this community for some time but every time I return I feel like I have come home in some significant way. throughout his illness I was unable to write anything.....there were no words to say what I was feeling.Pretty much they still elude me but I hope now for their return. If I cannot write my poetry, what is left? And in th e end what is there really to say? I loved my son...beyond and measure of this world...and he loved me. It was my pleasure and my privilage to care for him the last couple of months since we brought him home from the hospital (he was there 5 months) and I am proud I was able to keep him home till the end.I did not want him to die in a hospital and I was able to give him that at least.Thank you all fo ryour caring and your love. I really truly do appreciate it. |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Beki, this is a family here, and you are part of that family, no matter how long you are away. God bless you and yours on the loss of your son. ~sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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