I am wearing a pair of shoes.
They are ugly shoes.
Uncomfortable shoes.
I hate my shoes. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Poetry and Stuff’ Category
“A Pair of Shoes”
Saturday, August 30th, 2008Grief Rights
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007Contributed by Kara Thompson
I have the right to find my own way to the light of day everyday…. I have the right to stay in the dark if I so feel….. I have right to decide that my new Normal is going to start at what time and I have the right to chose what my new normal is…. I also have the right to remember them in my own way each holiday and special moment that my heart sees fit…. I have the right to mourn a little each holiday as I learn to go forward…. I have the right to say Goodbye as many times as I need to.
You have the right to support me and to remember to say their name… They are not a he she or it or they… They have names and they have a special place in my heart…. They will never leave for thought they are gone they have not been erased from my life or my memories….. And for your strength that you give and the love you provide and the memories you keep open and share….. You have the right to hear I love you and thank you and you’re special….
You Think
Friday, September 7th, 2007Do you think that I am over it
Better than before
Maybe I’ve forgotten
Doesn’t hurt me anymore?
Do you think that I am doing fine
No tears are shed each day
Get up and just get going
Pain has all but gone away?
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Lessons in Life
Monday, February 19th, 2007
Contributed by Amy Rocka in loving memory of
Clark Daniel and Jake Matthew Rocka 5/28/06 (21 weeks)
I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can’t.
I’ve learned that learning to forgive takes a lot of practice.
I’ve learned that friends can become strangers, and strangers can become friends.
I’ve learned that ignorance isn’t an excuse for the lack of compassion.
I’ve learned that some people will never, ever – “get it”.
I’ve learned that the community of sorrow is the strongest of all.
I’ve learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.
I’ve learned that your life can be changed in a matter of minutes.
I’ve learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.
I’ve learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I’ve learned that love isn’t measured by the amount of time you have with someone.
I’ve learned that some sorrow is so deep that it has no words. But so is love.
The Act
Sunday, February 11th, 2007By: Leslie Jacob
I never considered myself a performer,
to be skilled in the art of drama.
To be able to transform into a role
everyone wants to see.
I know the lines of the role I now play.
The “correct” response to
all the conversations thrown my way.
Others want to see that I’m OK.
That I am back to my normal
That my life has gone on
So theirs can too.
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An Angel Never Dies
Wednesday, February 7th, 2007Don’t let them say I wasn’t born,
That something stopped my heart.
I felt each tender squeeze you gave,
I loved you from the start.
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Whispers From Heaven
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006Thanks to Andrea (SHB) for finding this!
Whispers From Heaven
When I left this world without you,
I know it made you blue.
Your tears fell so freely,
I watched; I know this is true.
While you were weeping,
Days after I passed away-
While all was silent within me,
I saw you kneel to pray.
From this wonderful place called Heaven,
Where all my pain is gone,
I send a gentle breeze to whisper,
“My loved ones, please go on.”
The peace that I have found here,
Goes far beyond compare,
No rain, no clouds, no suffering-
Just LOVE from everywhere.
You need not be troubled,
Just stay close to God in prayer,
Someday we’ll be reunited,
My love, His love surrounds you always,
EVERYWHERE!
In September
Monday, September 25th, 2006In September
When cool breezes chase away the summer heat,
when children catch the school bus down the street
And the first fall leaves drift softly to my feet,
I will remember…
And, in September
When the skies turn from pale blue to cloudy gray,
And nothing we can do makes summer stay,
I will think of when you came…and went away.
I will remember…
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The Truth is . . . .
Monday, August 21st, 200620 Things parents of Angels wish people would remember
(Found online)
1. I wish you would not be afraid to mention my babies. The truth is just because you never saw my babies doesn’t mean they don’t deserve your recognition.
2. I wish that if we did talk about my babies and I cried you didn’t think it was because you have hurt me by mentioning my babies. The truth is I need to cry and talk about my babies with you. Crying and emotional outbursts help me heal.
3. I wish that you could talk about my babies more than once. The truth is if you do, it reassures me that you haven’t forgotten and that you do care and understand.
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A Mother’s Day Wish From Heaven
Thursday, May 11th, 2006By Jody Seilheimer
Dear Mr. Hallmark,
I am writing to you from heaven,
and though it must appear
A rather strange idea,
I see everything from here.
I just popped in to visit,
your stores to find a card
A card of love for my mother,
as this day for her is hard.
There must be some mistake I thought,
I saw every card you could imagine
Except I could not find a card,
from a child who lives in heaven.
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