A WIDOW NOW by Pamela Tyree Griffin

For N.B.D. (Written for my friend whose sorrow I cannot know)

There was no warning-

no sign or scream in the dark.

I didn't know.

There was no indication -

not one breath was taken away

no skipped heartbeat.

But you left us

just the same.

It was a quiet leave taking;

a calm home going.

In your sleep

you dreamed a new world

and went there.

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Roxanne N. Oct 20, 2006, 9:19am EDT

Beautiful and sad.

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Barbra L. Oct 20, 2006, 9:42am EDT

Pamela:

A heartbreaking reality! This time of life will leave you with an even deeper appreciation of your loved one.

Grief can do a good work as it runs its course. Painful as it is, you're character is being strengthened. You are a shining light for many!

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Debra H. Oct 20, 2006, 9:52am EDT

This is a wonderful tribute

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Bill Allin Oct 20, 2006, 9:55am EDT

Life turns on a dime.
We can do nothng about it.
Except that we could have a contingency plan. "If.....then I will...."
No one wants to do that. Everyone should.

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John Doyle Oct 20, 2006, 10:03am EDT

You experience was similar to my We were married 49 years & 11 months. it would be stupid of me to say i know how you feel. No one can. I share in your loss

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Oct 20, 2006, 10:38am EDT

Pamela - The sparse style of this really brings home the absence of this loved one.

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Pamela G. Oct 20, 2006, 11:12am EDT

Thanks for your comments. I apologize-this is NOT about me. I wrote it for a friend (NBD at top of page)and wanted to make some kind of tribute. Your words tell me I was successful-I didn't mean to mislead anyone -but you know what? This shows how doggone compassionate people are at Gather. I'm going to edit to show this isn't me--I hope you forgive me.

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