by Dorothy H.
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October 10, 2007

End Of The World

October 12, 2007 10:52 AM EDT
views: 133 | rating: 9.4/10 (23 votes) | comments: 50

The world came to an end!

Most people missed it,

But, it definately ended.

 Loved ones lost, are not ghosts.

It is we, who are the shadows of a former life.

An existance that is no more.

 

It is not so dificult to ind meaning in their deaths,

As it is to find, and to follow,that one thread of meaning to our own,

 continued existance, without them.

 Accept to say,

It is a very ingrained habit,

That we do continue.

If only to be going through the motons for awhile.

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Comments: 50

Lavonne www.bildurdreams.com Oct 12, 2007, 9:16pm EDT
Kind of a sad one. Loss of loved ones is difficult for those left behind. We do always remember even when the hurt is not so bad.
Dorothy H. Oct 13, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
This is the one I wrote, when my mother, and sister were murdered by a serial killer.
It was devastating.
Donna S. Jul 21, 2009, 12:12am EDT
so sorry to hear of your loss.
Dorothy H. Oct 13, 2007, 2:25pm EDT
Yea, I noticed the typo's, myself, once I posted it, but, I thought, "Oh, well, I'll go back and fix them, later.
Patricia A. May 25, 2008, 6:53pm EDT
Thank you for directing me to your poem. It is truly meaningful to me. I also thank you for commenting on my article about my son. Stay strong and be good to yourself.
Claudia (kitty-cat) K. Feb 20, 2009, 5:08am EST
A Serial Killer?? Either you live in Southern California or along Highway 41 from Wisconsin to Florida.
Linda T. Feb 21, 2009, 12:49am EST
Happy Birthday Dorothy!
Lexa Daily Feb 22, 2009, 2:16am EST
I'm with Claudia K. A serial killer???!!! How unnerving. It certainly feels like the end of the world when we loose a loved one in death. I think you did a great job expressing your grief in terms of how it feels to go on without a loved one, or in your case 2. Good writing, keep it up.

Peace in writing,

Lexa -- Points Nation
Ginger C. Feb 27, 2009, 11:18pm EST
Excellent poem!
Christopher Cole Mar 1, 2009, 2:28pm EST
You have a unique style whch I relate well too. I will return to read and enjoy more soon.
Peace,
Larry W. Mar 1, 2009, 5:55pm EST
interesting thought thanks for shareing
Nikki S. Mar 2, 2009, 2:25pm EST
Thanks for posting ~ Paying it forward.
Kim B. Mar 7, 2009, 6:37pm EST
Shadows of a former life indeed. thanks. sorry for your horrible loss~
Kim B. Mar 7, 2009, 6:38pm EST
I'm here to lend a Helping Hand
Cindy B. Mar 8, 2009, 3:54am EDT
I think it's a good one and pretty well on target! =p
HH
Anna D. Mar 11, 2009, 9:39am EDT
Very well written. Yes, a bit sad but many things in life are sad.
Anna del C.
Author of "The Silent Warrior Trilogy"
http://www.annadelc.com
Leora E. Mar 12, 2009, 8:55am EDT
How horrifying for you, sooooo devastating. God's blessing's & peace to you..............Points Nation
Angela W. Mar 12, 2009, 9:42am EDT
stopping by from Points Nation
Glome . . . Mar 12, 2009, 10:14am EDT
That is a wonderful, wonderful poem. What a unique view you presented ... and very true.

Points Nation
Doris "Toadmama" Pearson Mar 12, 2009, 10:41am EDT
wonderful, well written
from points nation
Lori S. Mar 12, 2009, 3:42pm EDT
So sorry for your loss- what a terrible ordeal to have to endure. I've forgotten how soothing writing can be for the soul. I just lost my MIL 3-9-09. any loss is devastating... I can't imagine having to bear your load. (PN)
Solskin Iam Mar 12, 2009, 4:50pm EDT
yes, there is pain, so much pain......in time it will lessen but it is always there with us.... you put such a heart rendering thing into beautiful words....
pointa nation
Jaime R. Mar 12, 2009, 7:35pm EDT
So sorry for you! Keep writing! I find it usually helps.
Georgiana S. Mar 13, 2009, 12:20am EDT
we are different from the ones passed on and should live our lives fully
Tara W. Mar 22, 2009, 10:28pm EDT
very nice,pif
stacy k. Mar 24, 2009, 8:27pm EDT
Nice poem.....points nation
Sandra L. Mar 29, 2009, 11:38pm EDT
I have to say, I think this is one of the best poems I have read in a very long time. Thank you for sharing your heartbreak with us.
Linda M. Mar 31, 2009, 6:57pm EDT
The death of someone you love does change your life, and like you say, it makes you a shadow of your former life.
♥♥LoViNg♥LiFe♥ ♥♥ Apr 1, 2009, 12:23pm EDT
here with the JOKER
♥♥LoViNg♥LiFe♥ ♥♥ Apr 1, 2009, 12:24pm EDT
by the way really great article
Solskin Iam Apr 5, 2009, 12:56pm EDT
back from the joker
Michelle C. Apr 14, 2009, 9:58pm EDT
Oh, I can feel you... great write!

(((((hugs))))))
Gessy D. Apr 15, 2009, 1:06pm EDT
This poem is very deep. thank you for posting Dorothy
I'm so sorry, and you wrote about this so eloquently. I agree, they may be gone, but the hurt can hit at anytime as well as the missing-them.
I hurt for, and with you.

Marilyn
Teresa H. Apr 20, 2009, 8:45pm EDT
sad
Holly K. Apr 22, 2009, 3:41pm EDT
Oh my gosh Dorothy! I am so sorry to hear about your mother and sister. What a tragedy. I am so sorry!
Lona Herling Apr 23, 2009, 11:32am EDT
Such a terrible ordeal to have to go through.
Points Nation
Marsha S. Apr 23, 2009, 5:08pm EDT
nice
Stopping by from
Renita P. Apr 23, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
sad but true
Points Nation
Barbara A. Apr 24, 2009, 9:40pm EDT
wow interesting pn
sandesh b. Apr 27, 2009, 10:41am EDT
nice poem....
P.W. Dowdy May 10, 2009, 8:07pm EDT
The absolute truth. I love how you handled the pain here.

Having recently lost a loved one recently, you expressed exactly the process of grieving that I know.

A wonderful expression of the human experience so common to us all. Thank you for writing this.
Becca J. May 15, 2009, 12:36am EDT
great poem
Cinnamon and everything not so nice *. May 27, 2009, 2:52pm EDT

very powerful poem!
Carol P. Jun 24, 2009, 1:41pm EDT

Such devastation you have experienced. My heart goes out to you.
Shelbia C. Jul 25, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
This is well done
René Allen Jul 26, 2009, 3:59pm EDT
This is a very thought~provoking writing Dorothy. I enjoyed this.
Erin S. Sep 15, 2009, 1:53pm EDT
Very powerful poem, Dorothy.
Sandi S. Sep 24, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
imagine it all ends, but we don't notice

Very good, Dorothy

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