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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Your birthday has come around again. Some days were made for joy. I cannot be unhappy On the birthday of my boy. There may days throughout the year I can let the sadness through. But the happiest without a doubt, Is the day that brought me you. I guess we'll plan a quiet day, Only we and our memories, And as on other birthdays, You can do quite as you please. There always was a party, That day could not go by Without cards and gifts from everyone Who loved you, just as I. I have found a picture of you Holding up a birthday cake. You are wearing someone else's hat. I wonder why, for goodness sake! There was the day when you were ten, Your grandpa was still with us. He caught that monstrous salmon And we all made such a fuss. Would you think it very silly, if I baked a cake for you? I could take it to the shelter, The way you used to do. I could go to the ciy park to find The homeless sitting there. I am sure that they remember How you brought your cake to share. I can see you now in heaven, With our loved ones all around. Are there raggeds and bedraggleds In heaven that you've found? Do they celebrate in heaven? Do they have parties there? Do the angels gather round you To show how much they care? For you could not be happy And wouldn't have much fun, If you coudn't spread the joy around And share with everyone. Joyce [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 06-20-2001).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Joyce, powerfully touching! Wonderfully woven. May I send it to our Hope for Healing group leader? |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Of course VAS you may use it anyway you would like. Cliffy, my son would be glad. He was such a caring person. Love, Joyce |
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illusion Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296 |
This is so beautiful and touching... I think anyone would love to be remembered with smiles and good deeds. |
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
This one tugs at the heart. I have a three year old son who not long ago had a birthday. Precious memories aren't they? Stephen. |
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obscurity of cloud Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 294....:::::******:::::.... |
this is such a wonderful way to express this for such an occasion, which i am glad to see you are using to happily reminisce. "so when at times the mob is swayed to carry praise or blame too far, we may choose something like a star" --Frost |
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Angel in Flight Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 381 |
This is such a powerful poem which almost brough me to tears reading it. This truly is a beautiful way of showing your love for your son and I am sure he knows just how much you care. Thank you for the read. |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
This is such a tender& loving piece that speaks highly of your beloved late son, and wonderfully of a Mother's love, which perhaps also helped shape him into such a loving,caring person. You have much to celebrate- even though he is not present to do so with you. David Every Day's a Blessing |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
This was a tough read. It's always sad when they are taken from us so young. Yet, I believe that everything happens for a reason. I hope someday you know what that reason is. Touching, emotional write. All writing comes |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Joyce; I felt so sad reading this. I too have lost a child, my Michelle. Our children are together in heaven, enjoying their Mom's poetry,I'm sure! God did a wonderful thing for me. He had my granddaughter, Molly,be born on Michelle's birthday! love to you, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. [This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (edited 06-24-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks to all of you. Ellie how wonderful. I keep looking for him in the little ones that come. Joyce |
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scout Member
since 2001-06-16
Posts 175no place owns me |
my brother died 7 years before I was born, at 6 months old, I always talk to him, because he's the only one in my family that listens! Don't worry, God's a great Father. xscoutx |
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