Topic: A poem for all of the doolies who have had a loved one die recently.
Topic Posted by: Lisa P
Date Posted: Wed Nov 4 16:01:45 2009
Additional Comments: It seems so many here have had someone die recently. This is a poem we read at our candlelight among many others. I thought it may help some of you through the holidays and missing those you love.
Butterfly
The time has come for me to release you
Free to fly high above this world.
Where the flowers forever bloom &
The ultimate love fills this space.
In my attempt to try and keep you
I’ve only been able to hold the anger
Not realizing that I have to let you go
I can’t hold on.
I’ll no more keep your pain alive,
I won’t try to hold you down.
I’ll let you fly on to higher ground.
My grief has left a numbness
As if this isn’t real
You are in my heart forever,
But I know I have to let you free.
Soar high.
Laugh as a child that feels the joy of the moment.
Play among the rivers flowing through the hills.
Roam the fields of daisies.
Fly to the top of the mountains.
With eyes closed, I see you among the flowers,
High above the clouds.
Your presence blows through me with the breeze.
Your smile beams down on through the sun.
The full moon brings the light of your laughter to my mind.
And the Butterfly in all its splendor reminds me
Of your beauty and freedom now.
Leaving your love for me lingering in my world.
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Posted by: Bella47 Date posted: Wed Nov 4 22:38:06 2009
Message: Very nice. I loved it, thanks for sharing. :(
Posted by: auntie en Date posted: Wed Nov 4 22:00:01 2009
Message: Lisa, thanks for sharing this. My grandmother is probably not going to last the month and I keep thinking about her younger, happier days. She is 93 and her husband of over 60 years died a couple years ago, and she is just ready to go, and be free of her pain and loneliness. She had a heart attack and then a couple of strokes two weeks ago and is not bouncing back at all. She doesn't have any fight in her, and honestly, I can't say I blame her. She had a good happy life and she will be flying free one of these days soon. It still is sad for the rest of us, though. we will miss her!!
Posted by: lifetimeviewer Date posted: Wed Nov 4 21:48:39 2009
Message: Thanks, Lisa. I will pass this along to my brother-in-law and niece. You may recall that my sister-in-law was killed in May. They are struggling.
Posted by: Anne Date posted: Wed Nov 4 17:44:38 2009
Message: After my sister died, my mom went to a psychic who told my mom that Karen would visit her as a butterfly. So whenever I see one, I think of her.
One time there were 4 or 5 on the hood of my car, just sitting there.
Posted by: Nicki Date posted: Wed Nov 4 16:45:23 2009
Message: Thank you Lisa, My uncle died a few months back, I am still very sad over his death....thanks for the poem.
Posted by: Nicky Date posted: Wed Nov 4 16:30:11 2009
Message:
Lisa,
This is beautiful. My MIL is in the final stages of bone cancer and I can't imagine how my poor husband is going to hold it together. He's so strong. The only time I've heard him cry is the day he found out. He called me at work and sounded like a five-year old boy. My heart broke for him then and I'm bracing myself for the inevitable and pray that I help him through.
I was having a pity-party for myself today until I read this. Thanks for snapping me out of it and I'm counting my blessings!!
Posted by: sandy Date posted: Wed Nov 4 16:11:09 2009
Message: That is beautiful Lisa and you know who I will share it with. Only I won't try to read it to her!
Posted by: AngelVine Date posted: Wed Nov 4 16:05:31 2009
Message: Aww, LisaP....how beautiful. I am sitting here in the library blubbering. I am off to share this with some people that need to hear it! Thank you, ma'am! ~av
