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 Post subject: The Promise
PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:53 am 
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The Promise

Genesse Bourdeau Gentry

Your birth brought me starshine,
The moon and the sun;
My wishes, dreams gathered
‘round my little one.

My life became sacred,
Full of promise and light,
All wrapped in the girl-child
Who brought love at first sight.

The years of your living
Filled with laughter and tears,
Excitement, adventure,
Some boredom, some fears,

But ended too quickly,
Ahead of its time.
The loss so horrendous,
Such heartbreak was mine.

But from the beginning,
One thought rose so clear:
Never would your death erase
The years that you were here.

I would not be defeated
Or diminished by your death;
I would hang on, learn to conquer,
If it took my every breath.

For if your death destroyed my life,
Made both our lives a waste,
‘twould deny your life’s meaning
And all the love you gave.

I vowed that years of sadness
Would change, with work and grace,
To years of happiness, even joy,
In which you’d have a place.

Memories of you, like shining stars
In the patterns of my soul,
Are beacons flashing light and love,
And with them I am whole.

In your honor, I live my life,
Now living it for two,
Through all my life, you too will live.
You lived, you live, you do.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:05 am 
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Dear Susan,
I have never seen this poem before and WOW...it speaks so well of how I feel.

But from the beginning,
One thought rose so clear:
Never would your death erase
The years that you were here.

I would not be defeated
Or diminished by your death;
I would hang on, learn to conquer,
If it took my every breath.


These words are so true and very encouraging. Thank you so much for sharing this with us and being such a wonderful friend to all of us. I hold you and Clint close to my heart. Love ya!
Hugs,
Lynda

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:59 am 
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Susan,
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. It has such meaning to it. It says it all.
Love, Cindy

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 Post subject: Re: The Promise
PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:58 pm 
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This is such a beautiful poem!! I wanted each of you to read it again.
Thanks Susan for sharing this the first time!!
love Barbara

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 Post subject: Re: The Promise
PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:38 pm 
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Barbara,

Thank you so very much for re-posting this poem. Thank you Susan for the original posting, I had not seen it the first time it was posted.

It is truly a beautiful poem and oh so true.

Love & {{{Hugs}}},
Jo (kevin's mom forever and ever)

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:58 pm 
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This poem speaks exactly about where I am in my grief over the loss of Laura. Thank you for posting this.

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In loving memory of, Laura Dawn 2/26/68-7/19/07, my first born child, my daughter, my friend.
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In loving memory of, Myron H. (Ozzie) Osborne 8/22/22-3/29/89, My dad, my teacher, my hero.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:43 pm 
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Thank you so very much for posting this beautiful poem. Such heartfelt, touching words. I have never read it before, but I know now, that I will never forget it.

Love and hugs,
~Tonya~

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 Post subject: Re: The Promise
PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:55 am 
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Susan
This poem is really wonderful and it helps for those persons who have lost their loved ones. Its really touches the heart. Thanks for this decent poem................

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