Pain
The night we learned our son had killed himself.33 total reviews
Comment from Rosebuds4us
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of your son. Losing a child to death's steal would be the worst of all things to bear. I am so very sorry. It must have been really hard to choose what words you would select to embody this poem you wrote concerning your son and your loss. It must have hurt so badly to even think the words. I hear you. I feel you. I read and share your grief. You have created a beautiful work of words that gives flight to despair. You did nothing wrong regarding words or actions you should of,could of, would of said to your son. His mind was made up in spite of your love or actions. God heard him and decided to rescue him from any further torment. God granted him peace. But that leaves behind shattered souls in the path...you...others. Cleave to God as you say. That is your lifeboat. I'll say a prayer for you today. Thank you for sharing what was probably really difficult to write and embrace. God bless you.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of your son. Losing a child to death's steal would be the worst of all things to bear. I am so very sorry. It must have been really hard to choose what words you would select to embody this poem you wrote concerning your son and your loss. It must have hurt so badly to even think the words. I hear you. I feel you. I read and share your grief. You have created a beautiful work of words that gives flight to despair. You did nothing wrong regarding words or actions you should of,could of, would of said to your son. His mind was made up in spite of your love or actions. God heard him and decided to rescue him from any further torment. God granted him peace. But that leaves behind shattered souls in the path...you...others. Cleave to God as you say. That is your lifeboat. I'll say a prayer for you today. Thank you for sharing what was probably really difficult to write and embrace. God bless you.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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Rosebuds4us, thank you so much for your encouragement, empathy and prayers.
Jo
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A heartbreaking story. If he just talked to you or someone else about his feelings it could all be prevented. My one son failed in his attempt, and after that he realized it is not the way to solve problems, it was 12 years ago.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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A heartbreaking story. If he just talked to you or someone else about his feelings it could all be prevented. My one son failed in his attempt, and after that he realized it is not the way to solve problems, it was 12 years ago.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Sandra, I am so glad your son failed at his attempt and realized it was a better way. We miss our son and
the pain does not ever go away.
Jo
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello,
My condolences for your loss, I know how hard it is when a son or daughter dies. I was called one early morning to go to the hospital, my daughter had been in a car accident. My heart stopped for a minute and I cried all the way to the hospital. Thank God she didn't die but she gave us a big scare. I can't even begin to comprehend how hard it is to loose a son to suicide. All the questions left unanswered and the tremendous grief, just horrible. You wrote the poem well and your pain comes through the lines loud and clear. I wish I had six stars to give you but I am all out. Well done!
~gypsy
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Hello,
My condolences for your loss, I know how hard it is when a son or daughter dies. I was called one early morning to go to the hospital, my daughter had been in a car accident. My heart stopped for a minute and I cried all the way to the hospital. Thank God she didn't die but she gave us a big scare. I can't even begin to comprehend how hard it is to loose a son to suicide. All the questions left unanswered and the tremendous grief, just horrible. You wrote the poem well and your pain comes through the lines loud and clear. I wish I had six stars to give you but I am all out. Well done!
~gypsy
Comment Written 12-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you gypsy for your kind comments. I just wrote a long reply and then lost it. Poo! I am so glad your daughter
survived her car acccident. I have 4 living children and try to tell them every time I see them that I love them.
Comment from rmj09
I give this ****** as I'm out of them.
The poem focus why.
The poem story line development the sound of a phone at a strange time of night. A message unbelievable, followed by prayers. Morning brings more pain for the knowledge a shotgun blast to the head.
This is definitely relevant to the author.
The reader not only feels the pain but hears it.
Jo, God is with each of you as He was with your son at his last moments. After working 40 years as a respiratory therapies. I know some feel so hurt and with his mate leaving him his world was destroyed. All he saw was darkness. He knew if he called out for help he would have been talked out of destroying his dark world.
His last words were Lord forgive me, I hurt so bad nothing else matters. Help my children, parents, family and friends to understand all that was me has been destroyed. Nothing is left for me. I so want to come home to, You, to comfort me and help me understand. I know this is wrong for they will all be hurt by this act of grief. Take me home.
I've told God I don't feel I can do this anymore, but He knows I can. For a few days now I'll feel weakened. Be at peace for your son has found the peace he was looking for as he crossed the bridge, there was no more sorrow all pain is gone and forgiveness he found. I've written to people what God tells me to. For through Him I am His child and do as he asks. Love and understanding Rita
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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I give this ****** as I'm out of them.
The poem focus why.
The poem story line development the sound of a phone at a strange time of night. A message unbelievable, followed by prayers. Morning brings more pain for the knowledge a shotgun blast to the head.
This is definitely relevant to the author.
The reader not only feels the pain but hears it.
Jo, God is with each of you as He was with your son at his last moments. After working 40 years as a respiratory therapies. I know some feel so hurt and with his mate leaving him his world was destroyed. All he saw was darkness. He knew if he called out for help he would have been talked out of destroying his dark world.
His last words were Lord forgive me, I hurt so bad nothing else matters. Help my children, parents, family and friends to understand all that was me has been destroyed. Nothing is left for me. I so want to come home to, You, to comfort me and help me understand. I know this is wrong for they will all be hurt by this act of grief. Take me home.
I've told God I don't feel I can do this anymore, but He knows I can. For a few days now I'll feel weakened. Be at peace for your son has found the peace he was looking for as he crossed the bridge, there was no more sorrow all pain is gone and forgiveness he found. I've written to people what God tells me to. For through Him I am His child and do as he asks. Love and understanding Rita
Comment Written 12-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Rita, thank you so much for your caring words of encouragement. Also, thank you for sharing God's words with
me. Not long after our son died I dreamed he drove up in our driveway in his old red/white truck. He told me to
"tell Dad I'm okay." He smiled and drove on home. We wait for the day we will see him again.
Comment from abbasjoy
Oh, my dear, what a sad and painful time that must have been for your family.
Depression is truly one of the worst things that can happen to a human being, because you lose every strand of hope, and think there is no moving forward.
The enemy of our soul, uses anywhere he can put his toe, to grab hold of and rides you until he gets you to that place of hopelessness.
I can only imagine, how you still hurt at the memory, but thankfully, you know the only One who can heal all pain, our dear Lord and Saviour. Still, the human part of us hurts and hurts real bad.
Blessings my friend, and thanks for sharing, what must have been the longest night of your life.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Oh, my dear, what a sad and painful time that must have been for your family.
Depression is truly one of the worst things that can happen to a human being, because you lose every strand of hope, and think there is no moving forward.
The enemy of our soul, uses anywhere he can put his toe, to grab hold of and rides you until he gets you to that place of hopelessness.
I can only imagine, how you still hurt at the memory, but thankfully, you know the only One who can heal all pain, our dear Lord and Saviour. Still, the human part of us hurts and hurts real bad.
Blessings my friend, and thanks for sharing, what must have been the longest night of your life.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. The pain never goes away. We miss our
son so much. But I know we will see him again. We look forward to that day.
Comment from flylikeaneagle
JustJo: God is shining light into your heart. Let Him heal you. It is hard and we will never know why??? what if?? but believe and receive joy. My girlfriend is still grieving her son's death on Good Friday. He died with a garbage bag on his head. His issue was I don't have a job, I'm an engineer. But, he liked his alcohol and was hard to talk to. Different stories. Your poem paints a story and I'm sure your keyboard was full of tears. Look for joy of the Lord to light your path. God bless. flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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JustJo: God is shining light into your heart. Let Him heal you. It is hard and we will never know why??? what if?? but believe and receive joy. My girlfriend is still grieving her son's death on Good Friday. He died with a garbage bag on his head. His issue was I don't have a job, I'm an engineer. But, he liked his alcohol and was hard to talk to. Different stories. Your poem paints a story and I'm sure your keyboard was full of tears. Look for joy of the Lord to light your path. God bless. flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Flylikeaneagle, Thank you so much for your encouraging words. There will always be the what ifs? Time has
not been the healer. You are right. Only God can heal our broken hearts. We have given it to Him. Thank you so
much for the six stars.
Comment from Misrael
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I can't imagine the horror and pain that must have caused and probably still does. I know that the thought of that happening to my daughters makes me want to cry. May God bless you and comfort you.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I can't imagine the horror and pain that must have caused and probably still does. I know that the thought of that happening to my daughters makes me want to cry. May God bless you and comfort you.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Misrael, thank you for commenting on my poem about our son. Yes, it still hurts. Time has not been a healer.
Without God, we would not have been able to bear the pain. We look forward to the day we will see him again.
Jo
Comment from RahulChadha
Very beautiful and emotional poem. Nicely put into words, a perfect entry for the contest. Best of luck for the contest and best wishes for further poetry's.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Very beautiful and emotional poem. Nicely put into words, a perfect entry for the contest. Best of luck for the contest and best wishes for further poetry's.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you RahulChadha, for commenting on my poem about our son.
Jo
Comment from Writeronboard
Let me say I am so sorry for your loss. This poem gave us a glimpse of what you went through and the pain of the ordeal. May God give you guidance and peace and bring comfort to your heart. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Let me say I am so sorry for your loss. This poem gave us a glimpse of what you went through and the pain of the ordeal. May God give you guidance and peace and bring comfort to your heart. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Writeronboard, thank you so much for your condolences. I appreciate the six stars.
Jo
Comment from Neonewman
Devastating disease depression is! I fell victim to this about 20 years ago and lost 3 years of my life to it. Only by the hand of God was I able to survive this time. So sorry for your loss. Beautifully crafted work.
God bless!
Steve
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
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Devastating disease depression is! I fell victim to this about 20 years ago and lost 3 years of my life to it. Only by the hand of God was I able to survive this time. So sorry for your loss. Beautifully crafted work.
God bless!
Steve
Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
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Thank you Steve for your kind review of my poem. Yes, depression is horrible for everyone. My husband suffers
from depression, too. It is very hard to be the wife of someone you love very much and feel so helpless to help them.
I am glad you are better. To God be the glory. He is a loving God.
Jo
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Amen!
