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And there are many babys that need good homes 
posted by
Kat02
on July 26, 2006 at 2:11 AM
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thankfully I still have my daughter who is an absolute darling.
so there is plenty of mother love going her way.
posted by
marieclaire66
on July 25, 2006 at 11:49 PM
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Marvellous expression
of your feeling though I suspect that you do not want another's son. One of the worst things I think must to be to have all of the feelings and emotions of a mother but not having a place to express them. I am glad that poetry can provide a slight outlet in that regard. I am in a bad place today but it's nothing major - only relates to $$ issues so nothing too significant. I just feel like wallowing a little.
posted by
Azur
on July 25, 2006 at 9:47 PM
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Swftfox, I understand what you are saying and tend to agree.
I don't think about Simon all the time, and I try and have as normal a life as possible, I do experience moments of happiness and can have a good laugh just like everyone else, but when I write poetry the grief always seem to come through, it needs to be expressed, it is much better than it used to be, it has been three years already but it seems like yesterday. I just want people to accept where I am at and not put unrealistic expectations on me. I do help at risk kids at school but do not wish to be closely involved with them. This particular kid reminded me of my son, that is why I wrote this. Swftfox your kind words are appreciated as always.
posted by
marieclaire66
on July 25, 2006 at 9:26 PM
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thelonelyroad, your words are truly appreciated, you don't have to say a
lot your sincerity and kindness through the word is all that counts.
posted by
marieclaire66
on July 25, 2006 at 9:21 PM
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Pain speaks through your words. I am sorry for your loss. I know that it is not much because I could not understand, but it is all that I can say and give you.
posted by
thelonelyroad
on July 25, 2006 at 8:44 PM
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I agree with all this, but would add this caution....
In your fragile state, you might transfer affection to an "at risk" child and depending on your will, 1.) you could wind up with a guilt trip thinking you were spending your love for your son on another (not saying you would, just saying you could feel that way.) You also risk creating emotional attachment that in one way or another could be ripped from your heart again. It is a noble endeavor for many people, but for you at this time in your life it would be somewhat like rebounding. Very dangerous. Get a dog. You can't lose...sort of! Great poem though. The pain seems somewhat diminished and you are starting to lose your tunnel vision.
posted by
swftfox
on July 25, 2006 at 7:15 PM
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Jim and MUSER are so right. All I can add is, Amen!
Let us come out and play haiku. That will please the gods (GREEK and otherwise). What's the preferred theme? shalom my friend. SMILE---u r God's beautiful symbol of motherhood and love
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on July 25, 2006 at 7:20 AM
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You have so much love within you, MarieClaire...your son can never, ever be
replaced, but in his physical absence, you might at least explore working with an "at risk" student. I believe your grief would lessen dramatically if you could find a child to help/mentor/love...
posted by
muser
on July 25, 2006 at 5:50 AM
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Beautiful, and....
Why not adopt ...we all know the need.
posted by
Shams-i-Heartsong
on July 25, 2006 at 4:56 AM
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