| Apr 6, 2006 @ 6:06 PM |
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see_me_for_who_i_am
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This poem was sent to me when I was dealing with a loss of my son.A friend spent it to me, and today I sent it to someone that just lost her son.It helps me alittle each time I read it.Please if you ever know someone that has lost a child or just did share this with them, and just be there for them.I am posting this for my son Kristopher James (KJ) and my daughter Kali Ann God Bless you my kids I love you and miss you.
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A Child Is Loaned
"I lend to you for a little time
A child of mine," He said,
"For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I come back,
Take care of him for me?"
"He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return,
But the lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn."
"I've looked this world wide over,
In my search for teachers true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me, when I come to call,
To take him back again?"
"I fancied that I heard them say:,
'Dear lord! Your will be done,
For all the joy your child shall bring,
The risk of grief will run;
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.'"
"'But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.'"
Author Unknown
[Edited on 4/6/2006 6:12 PM]
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| Apr 6, 2006 @ 6:25 PM |
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TiNkErGrRrRrR
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 Lovely poem... 
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| Apr 8, 2006 @ 12:03 AM |
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introspective1
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It's wonderful. Thanks for sharing that. More people should read and have those same sentiments towards children!
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| Apr 9, 2006 @ 12:53 AM |
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Lotus35
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See_me...thank you for posting that. It has been many years (since my oldest who is now 15) since I have read that.
It breaks my heart for others who have lost their children...I can only imagine the pain and emptiness you must feel.
Thank you for reminding me just how blessed I am.
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| May 5, 2006 @ 3:27 AM |
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brandy317
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This is truly lovely. Thank you for sharing it. I lost my daughter when she was 3 1/2 yrs. old. That was 31 yrs. ago and I carry that pain of loss with me every day. It is heartbreaking to loose a child. My heart goes out to you.
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