Another December
A sad poem of Christmas-the day our son died11 total reviews
Comment from 9999pool
It's such a tragic event on a supposedly day of cheer. If only someone could have known what he was going through, maybe the guilt everyone felt can be lessen. But the past is over and writing this poem will be the last for the poet cos life has to go on. We cannot keep turning the clock backwards. There are others waiting for us to bring cheer and share lives with. Gotta move on, buried the chapter of one lost son. Be fair to yourself. And in this Christmas, the past will remained locked up forever. No mention or memory shall remained until it's time for anyone to meet him again once more in heaven. A very touching poem and I can really feel the pain and the anguish it spell out. Have a new Merry Christmas where all is forgiven and life goes on unabated. Cheers, Take care, Richard.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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It's such a tragic event on a supposedly day of cheer. If only someone could have known what he was going through, maybe the guilt everyone felt can be lessen. But the past is over and writing this poem will be the last for the poet cos life has to go on. We cannot keep turning the clock backwards. There are others waiting for us to bring cheer and share lives with. Gotta move on, buried the chapter of one lost son. Be fair to yourself. And in this Christmas, the past will remained locked up forever. No mention or memory shall remained until it's time for anyone to meet him again once more in heaven. A very touching poem and I can really feel the pain and the anguish it spell out. Have a new Merry Christmas where all is forgiven and life goes on unabated. Cheers, Take care, Richard.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Thank you Richard for your kind words of encouragement and six star review. I appreciate your input.
Jo
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It was really a good poem, I could not have written a better one. It deserved the 6 STARS rating. Cheers. Richard.
Comment from Wendyanne
What a very sad poem!! I can relate to this to a certain extent although it was my youngest brother who took his life leaving behind 7 children. You have described your experience so well. My heart goes out to you!!
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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What a very sad poem!! I can relate to this to a certain extent although it was my youngest brother who took his life leaving behind 7 children. You have described your experience so well. My heart goes out to you!!
Comment Written 27-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Thank you Wendy for your kind review. I am so sorry to hear of
your brother. Such a waste of precious life.
Comment from rjuselius
i am so sorry for your loss, the worst thing the passing by a child. and suicide just makes the whole ordeal brings more sorrow.
thank you sharing such an intimate and delicate piece of poetry!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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i am so sorry for your loss, the worst thing the passing by a child. and suicide just makes the whole ordeal brings more sorrow.
thank you sharing such an intimate and delicate piece of poetry!
rebekka x
Comment Written 27-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Thank you Rebekka for reviewing my poem about my son. It hits both my husband and I every year about this time. Sadness. We have made attempts in the past to "brighten" Christmas by adorning our home but it doesn't work. You are so right. I have lost other loved ones including my dad, but nothing hurts as much as your child.
Comment from Gladness
Oh, this is so sad I can hardly stand it. It's more than I can immagine. It is gracious of you to share something so close to your heart. May you feel God's comfort and nearness more than ever. You are in my prayers, dear friend.
Anita
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Oh, this is so sad I can hardly stand it. It's more than I can immagine. It is gracious of you to share something so close to your heart. May you feel God's comfort and nearness more than ever. You are in my prayers, dear friend.
Anita
Comment Written 26-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Thank you Anita for your review and prayers. They are always
welcome but especially this time of year.
Comment from Misrael
I am so sorry that happened to you and your family.I hope that things will get better for you . Suicide is a horrible thing and I have thought of it myself in the past. May God be with you and comfort you. Keep on writing.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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I am so sorry that happened to you and your family.I hope that things will get better for you . Suicide is a horrible thing and I have thought of it myself in the past. May God be with you and comfort you. Keep on writing.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Misrael, I want to thank you for your kind review and your disclosure of your own thoughts of suicide. It's a hard place when a person gets to the point of taking their own lives. It hurts so many people. If the one thinking such thoughts could just realize that and realize how many people really love them...I think it would make a difference. At first we had so many questions but none of them had answers. Guilt, too, because we didn't see it coming. Anger, at God, his wife, and ourselves came along for the "ride", too. In the end, we have come to a place of peace but peace comes at a great price and the pain does not go away.
Comment from dancerwriter
Extremely poignant story told as it is.How awful for this memory to be constant every Xmas for you.The colour of the presentation is bold, and striking,though the message is sad.My heart goes with you this year and every other one until the pain has eased. Love the phrase ' the curtain fell- a candle lost its flame,' reminds me of my loss of a son too. Lesley.j.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Extremely poignant story told as it is.How awful for this memory to be constant every Xmas for you.The colour of the presentation is bold, and striking,though the message is sad.My heart goes with you this year and every other one until the pain has eased. Love the phrase ' the curtain fell- a candle lost its flame,' reminds me of my loss of a son too. Lesley.j.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Thank you Lesley for your kind review. Yes, it seems December always hits us the hardest. As you know, since you too have lost a son...the pain never goes away.
Comment from Shirlena
Oh my goodness I'm so sorry to hear that and it so hard to know what to say but I agree he's must have felt like he was carrying a huge burden for him to take himself away from his family so much. Remember him for his beauty and any happy memories you can conjure because I'm sure he loved
you all and the bible speaks of a resurrection hope. If we make our way through we may all have the privilege of seeing him with all those who make it to God's kingdom. Bless you and your poignant poem.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Oh my goodness I'm so sorry to hear that and it so hard to know what to say but I agree he's must have felt like he was carrying a huge burden for him to take himself away from his family so much. Remember him for his beauty and any happy memories you can conjure because I'm sure he loved
you all and the bible speaks of a resurrection hope. If we make our way through we may all have the privilege of seeing him with all those who make it to God's kingdom. Bless you and your poignant poem.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Thank you Shirlena for your kind words. Yes, the hope of resurrection is what we hang on to. We have found peace but it comes with a high price. December, I think, will always be a month that is hard for us.
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That is understandable Justjo. No one can say how long one should grieve. Grieving takes time. It doesn't go completely away and it is okay to remember-smile.
Comment from teresa.b
It takes courage to write about such pain. I am very sorry for your loss. My mother died when I was two. I have no memories but my grandfather was our link to her. He made sure we knew who she was and the best parts of her. That meant the world to me and he was the most important person in my life. Perhaps you and your husband can be that for the grandchildren. Overall, a moving poem.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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It takes courage to write about such pain. I am very sorry for your loss. My mother died when I was two. I have no memories but my grandfather was our link to her. He made sure we knew who she was and the best parts of her. That meant the world to me and he was the most important person in my life. Perhaps you and your husband can be that for the grandchildren. Overall, a moving poem.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Thank you Teresa for your kind words. Yes, we have tried very hard to keep our sons memory alive in our grandchildren. I made a memory book for them of pictures etc. of him and them and when they get older I will give it to them. His youngest son looks exactly like him. We are experiencing seeing him grow up all over again. Which is a blessing.
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I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
- teresa
Comment from Deorre Leonard
I am so sorry for your lost. I wish that I could say it will get better but it doesnt those memories are there forever, Thanks for sharing this well written and emotional picece.Deorre
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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I am so sorry for your lost. I wish that I could say it will get better but it doesnt those memories are there forever, Thanks for sharing this well written and emotional picece.Deorre
Comment Written 26-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2012
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Thank you Deorre for your sensitive words. You are right of course, the pain does not go away. There are random days with the sunshine streaming through my windshield etc. that I just start crying...when I think of him missing this beautiful day. December is the hardest.
Comment from Hannahsully
You have my deepest sympathies. I love the picture you have chosen and you have wonderful structure in your poem. Wonderful word choice, very sophisticated.
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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2012
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You have my deepest sympathies. I love the picture you have chosen and you have wonderful structure in your poem. Wonderful word choice, very sophisticated.
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Comment Written 26-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2012
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Thank you Hannah for your kind review.
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You are welcome.
