by ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ
Member since:
April 26, 2007

Your Face

August 19, 2008 01:49 PM UTC (Updated: August 19, 2008 03:33 PM UTC)
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Your Face


A faded photo

Little comfort
to see your smile
without the sound
of your voice.

To see your eyes
without hearing your laughter.

A faded photo

showing but an image
of your precious life

ripped from me too soon, my son.

If only I could see...

your face

If only I could touch...

your face

Comments: 57

necee t. Aug 19, 2008, 1:59pm UTC
ooh sweet Carol... this is soo sad... i wish you peace in your heart...God Bless you...
lots of hugs and love to you...

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ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 19, 2008, 2:00pm UTC
Necee, You are the best. Thank you so much.
Heather M. Aug 19, 2008, 2:06pm UTC
Very sweet and very sad, Carol.
Vivian P. Aug 19, 2008, 2:07pm UTC
sweet and sad
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 19, 2008, 2:09pm UTC
Thank you for dropping by Heather and Vivian. Just putting my emotions out there.
Sarah (I want points) Aug 19, 2008, 2:13pm UTC
It's really a lovely poem.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 19, 2008, 3:34pm UTC
So sorry for your loss Erika.
Kerrell Goolsby Aug 19, 2008, 3:40pm UTC
Well done, Carol!
Julie Michael Aug 19, 2008, 3:44pm UTC
Beautiful.. But so so sad.. *HUGS*
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 19, 2008, 3:49pm UTC
Thank you Kerrell.

And you too Samantha.
Terry Collett Aug 19, 2008, 4:08pm UTC
Moving poem, carol.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 19, 2008, 4:15pm UTC
Thank you Terry.
Tina Coruth Aug 19, 2008, 5:45pm UTC
Beautifully written and deeply touching, Carol.
Beth G. Aug 19, 2008, 9:58pm UTC
I can so identify with this only, about my father. Thanks for sharing this lovely poem, and I am so sorry for your loss Carol.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 19, 2008, 11:48pm UTC
Thank you Tina.

Beth, I am sorry for your loss.
*LORA* M. Aug 19, 2008, 11:50pm UTC
sorry for your loss and sadness Carol. God Bless
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 19, 2008, 11:55pm UTC
Thank you so much Lora.
Elaine S. Aug 20, 2008, 7:11am UTC
Beautiful Poem Carol,My Prayers are with you.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 20, 2008, 10:04am UTC
Erika, This is what it is all about. If I can hlep just one person, I feel I have a purpose. Thank you soooo much for sharing and you can visit as often as you want. Thank you my friend.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 20, 2008, 10:05am UTC
Elaine, I do appreciate your continued support and prayers, my friend.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 20, 2008, 10:06am UTC
Shirley, You are right, it does not get any worse than losing a child, and it should never happen, to anyone. I know he is in my heart, I just would give anyhting to touch his face one more time.
Ruth Luce Aug 20, 2008, 11:40am UTC
Wonderful it is, and it's small comfort I know but is something to be grateful for that we can at least touch, see and hear them in our dreams, in our mind......
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Dec 19, 2012, 12:45pm UTC
You are so right Ruth.
Haim Kadman Aug 20, 2008, 1:54pm UTC
So sad and moving but incredibly beautiful, just like true feelings can be.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 20, 2008, 3:21pm UTC
Yes Ruth, it's all I have left.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 20, 2008, 3:21pm UTC
Thanks for dropping by Haim, I do appreciate your comments.
Pamela O. Aug 20, 2008, 3:31pm UTC
{{HUGS}} that was lovely Carol... sad and sweet and lovely.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 20, 2008, 3:41pm UTC
It's only my heartfelt emotions Pam.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 20, 2008, 11:45pm UTC
Fran, Just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much my kind and dear friend.
M M. Aug 21, 2008, 6:19pm UTC
Honey, I have no words, but am touched. I am sending you prayers and a big (((HUG)))
Randall C. Aug 24, 2008, 1:30pm UTC
Aw Carol....
you do my heart so much
I believe in you
I feel for you
Reaching out
and touching me
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 24, 2008, 2:57pm UTC
Thank you all so much for your support.

Cindy, So sorry for your loss.
john w. Aug 26, 2008, 8:35am UTC
No parent should have to loss a child, the pain in your heart stays along time but it does get easer to live with, just remember he is in a better place, yes, I know to you the better place is in your arms. give yourself a hug and think of him and the love you shared with him will be with more then you can Imagen. I know I lost My son twenty seven years back, I still feel the love when ever I hug myself, My heart does out to you, p.s. my picture faded out five years ago. nothing could ever take that image from me
Amy C. Aug 26, 2008, 10:41am UTC
Carol he will always be with you in your heart.... this brought tears to my eyes
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 26, 2008, 11:07am UTC
John, Thank you so much for sharing your heart with me. Only another parent who has lost a child can truly understand. And for that, I thank you. I know Dustin is at peace. If I could only find that same peace. I know I will one day, when I am with him again. He was my only child, my world, my everything. Only 16, so unfair. Thank you so much for reminding me that his love remains forever in my heart. It is comforting to hear from another parent who actually does know exactly how I feel. I am sorry for your loss.

Amy, Thank you my dear friend.
DIANE D. Aug 28, 2008, 9:51pm UTC
God Bless
Sandra T. Aug 29, 2008, 12:43am UTC
My heart aches for you Carol. Beautiful poem for your son.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 29, 2008, 12:58pm UTC
Thank you all so very much, your comments mean the world to me.
Barb Carlson Aug 29, 2008, 2:15pm UTC
Very sad :( I guess something like this just has to be accepted. I doubt we'll ever really understand.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 29, 2008, 2:16pm UTC
You are right Barbara. We just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Eucliffe L. Aug 30, 2008, 10:18am UTC
So good that you can touch the 'grace', which is what the heart reflects...love cuddled, Carol
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 30, 2008, 12:06pm UTC
Thank you Eucliffe.
There are some Bible verses written that describes you Carol. It's a little oddly written ... but I see you do it all the time.

2 Cor 1:3-4 " . . . the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
NASU
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 31, 2008, 1:57pm UTC
Glome, You have me in tears. I have never read this in the bible. Thank you so much for sharing. Your friendship means more than you know. If I can help one person, I feel I have a purpose. I know I have said that before, but it is so true.
René Allen Sep 1, 2008, 12:40pm UTC
Beautifully written Carol ~

Blessings ~
Rene
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Sep 1, 2008, 12:42pm UTC
Thank you Rene'.
Ladybounty ~. Sep 1, 2008, 12:50pm UTC
Oh so sadly beautiful and full of deep love.......Carol!
Siddartha Pierce Sep 3, 2008, 4:17am UTC
Succinct, sad and truly touching, loving words from a Mother. I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and yours.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Sep 3, 2008, 10:19am UTC
Thank you so very much Lori and Siddartha. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Oct 8, 2008, 3:04pm UTC
Thank you Rita. I have gone over and over everything in my mind...many many times as you can imagine. I don't think I missed anything. It's the way he wanted it. Yes, it is very hard to let go. I have learned to start letting go of some of the pain but all of his love remains in my heart forever.
shonda ford Oct 16, 2008, 8:03pm UTC
wow carol ...you are so good with words...by the way i love that pic with the face in the hands
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Oct 23, 2008, 10:33am UTC
Thank you Shonda and Robin.
Mary Bee Oct 26, 2008, 8:52am UTC
Carol you are a strong person....thinking of you
Jenn P. Nov 7, 2008, 9:33pm UTC
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Nichole W. Nov 8, 2008, 7:12am UTC
beautiful poem. It brought tears to my eyes.
carolyn m. Nov 8, 2008, 12:40pm UTC
my brother in law took his life years ago he was my favorite brother in law and we do not see it comeing you are verry strong but even strong people need friends to talk to and on gather there are a lot of good friends who will be there for you and just letting you know i am here huggs and love to you paying it forword
Pamela Marks Feb 6, 2011, 12:56pm UTC
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