On Wings of Silver and Gold

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Deb J. Mar 29, 2007, 4:27pm EDT

Thank you so much for sharing this poem. It was incredibly beautiful!! Yes, I think I told you I lost a nephew at 8 yrs. old. Lovely!

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Juan J Martinez Mar 29, 2007, 4:33pm EDT

My little sister has two wonderful boys, yet I still see the sadness in her eyes every time she a little girl with her mother. I don't have children of my own, but I have come to love Elena's little boy and I cannot imagine the pain of loosing him. So my heart goes out to anyone who has lost a child.

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Autumn Farrington Mar 29, 2007, 4:57pm EDT

I am very sorry about the loss of your sister's child. This would be an incredibly painful loss for anyone.

"Her stay was only a heart beat in time" was such an outstanding line in this thoughtfully touching tribute.

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Juan J Martinez Mar 29, 2007, 4:58pm EDT

Go ahead Kathleen

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Juan J Martinez Mar 29, 2007, 4:59pm EDT

Thanks Autumn.

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Maria G. Mar 29, 2007, 8:04pm EDT

Juan, my friend. I don't think any words can really describe the beauty in this piece. My husband and I went through a miscarriage two years ago this coming june, and you have in a few lines summed it all up, in how we hope our little angel is soaring above. Thank you so much...

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Jessie W. Mar 30, 2007, 12:13am EDT

Hello Juan, my daughter lost her first child. He was stillborn at about 6 months along. In looking through internet sites to find comfort one night, I found a website, that is not gone. But, fortunately, I had made a copy of this poem to keep always. I think you sister would like it. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976928575

It must have given your sister great comfort to read your poem! One thing my daughter and I really felt was the pain was that those around us didn't realize that she had lost a child. They knew she lost a baby, but they said "It was for the best and you need to get over it." Having a family member recognize your loss and honor your child with a poem is worth more than gold. God bless you for doing that for your sister! She's lucky to have you!

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AnnMarie B. Mar 30, 2007, 1:09am EDT

Wowza! I lost a daughter at five months, and every day that I look into her twin brother's eyes I think of poetry. This wonderful memoir will now be front and foremost in my mind. Thank you for the tears you have made me shed. My soul feels brighter now and my heart less bruised.

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Carol Lloyd Mar 30, 2007, 4:19am EDT

Thanks for sharing

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Orlando R. Mar 30, 2007, 8:27am EDT

With two daughters myself, which are everything to me, I can not imagine what someone who has lost a child is going through. God willing I will never find out. I pray for all those who have lost a child!!! Juan thanks for the poem it is beautiful and it touches many hearts.

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