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Re: RASSE
Hi, RASSE! Nice to meet you. I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your father. That sounds so trite, and I know the pain is raw, especially this soon. Hopefully it will ease in time. Then for you to find this poem... For me, it was 17 days and nights. Thank you for visiting. I appreciate your comments. 
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 12, 2017 at 10:57 PM
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This really moves me, as my father just passed away on May 21st. I just spent 2 months at the hospital with him, (and another couple of weeks with him at home on Hospice).
Very emotional poem.
posted by
RASSE
on June 12, 2017 at 10:14 PM
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Re: shamasehar
I'm sorry for the memories of pain it brought back to you. The pain of grief does bind us all together, for we all share it in one way or another. Thank you.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 12, 2017 at 9:31 PM
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Your poem brought back memories of my last meeting with my mom,she was hospitalised but when I said good night to her that night I could have never imagined that it would be the last...pain binds us all together in a unique way...
posted by
shamasehar
on June 12, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Kabu
I'm sorry for you also, losing him that way. And no, it sure isn't the same. I have another story about that for me also, but I've been down the Dark Road more than usual this week. Perhaps another time.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 10, 2017 at 9:39 PM
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Re: -blackcat
Thank you. I'm sorry about your dad. I don't speak much of this, like nearly never, really. What purpose would it serve anyone, is what I think...
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 10, 2017 at 9:36 PM
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Re: Re: Kabu
definitely I agree and kissing him and saying goodbye before the funeral just wasn't the same.
posted by
Kabu
on June 10, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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wow... that was powerful. I never speak much of my dad's death. It was so sudden and shocking.
posted by
-blackcat
on June 10, 2017 at 5:42 AM
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Re: Aba, li'l bro,
Yes, there was the sadness of the inevitable, and my hope in remembering is that I caused no anguish to him, for having to leave us. At least I got the gift of goodbye. Thank you. Dear brother.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 9, 2017 at 9:42 PM
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Priesta, the big sis
I felt the tinge of pain and sadness and gladt that you could be there at least to bid him a farewell. You brought this out so well in your poem.
posted by
anib
on June 9, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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Re: WileyJohn
Thank you, Wiley and Kabu, too! It was nearly 20 years ago, and time allows one to reflect more dispassionately.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 8, 2017 at 8:59 PM
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Re: FSI
Thank you. Maybe I shouldn't have written it.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 8, 2017 at 8:57 PM
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Re: Nautikos
Awh, I left you speechless! I'm sorry to tell a tale like that. And the one about my mom...may even be sadder!
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 8, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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Re: C_C_T
Thank you. But I wonder, was it a comfort or did I make him cry, knowing he was leaving us? 
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 8, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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Re: Annicita
Thank you, Annicita! My dad was very special to me.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 8, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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Re: TAPS
I'm glad we all had time to be there but no one can be there 24/7. My sister was there also, but had stepped out for a moment. When she came back, they had already wheeled him into surgery. Then I left. She stayed, until they brought him out. That was even worse than of what I wrote. To say goodbye, is never easy, but better to say goodbye than not. So very sorry for you. 
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 8, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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Re: Kabu
I'm so sorry, dear S. Sister. It's nice if one gets to say goodbye. At least I think that.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 8, 2017 at 8:46 PM
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RPresta
Our condolences love and God Bless your Dad and you.
posted by
WileyJohn
on June 8, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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You capture the heartache so well of losing a loved one in your poem.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 8, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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RP
posted by
Nautikos
on June 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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What a sad memory RP. at least your Dad had your look to comfort him. It was better than suffering.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 8, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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posted by
Annicita
on June 7, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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Oh no! I'm so glad you were there for him. My dad died of a sudden heart attack. We didn't even know he had heart trouble. He was in the hospital for prostate surgery. It was all over and he was getting ready to be dismissed. And then he was gone. Your poem was expressed so well. You made me feel as if I were there with you.
posted by
TAPS.
on June 7, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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The pain is unbearable. My Dad died on a train and I never got to say goodbye because he seemed so well.
posted by
Kabu
on June 7, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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