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pixiemangoqueen

If Death Were A Woman

Jul 18, 2005 20:03

I was looking at my aunt's caring bridge website, and on Saturday Lou Ann (thats her name) decided to go into hospice. I was reading the guest book after everyone had had read the news and found a message with this poem ( Read more... )

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Love to you fruitaligrenada July 19 2005, 01:37:37 UTC

Harriet please continue to write whatever you need to write in this forum... i will always read it. I wish there was some i could say to make it better. I looked at your aunt's page when you posted it the last time and i could feel the love that everyone has for her. Please don't forget or lose that feeling. I'm sending my love vibes in your direction.

A

anonymous July 19 2005, 04:21:33 UTC

That poem is amazing on a number of different levels. The pacing is particularly jarring, and I suspect that's not an accident.

Thank you for that.

I'm sorry you have to say goodbye, especially when you held on to hope for so long. I took your advice and looked at the photos, which broke my heart; emaciated as she is in those pictures, your aunt has a strong, beautiful smile. I read the entry, too, which choked me up a little. I think it's very telling that so many people are just dropping what they're doing to come be there at the end. My father once told me that you can tell who the truly great people in the world are by who comes to their funeral, and I think it extends to the pre-funeral as well. I think you should feel lucky that you get such a clear chance to say goodbye, even if you don't know quite how to say it.

fraveydank July 19 2005, 04:21:59 UTC

Oops, that was me. Sorry.

jakepants July 19 2005, 05:15:07 UTC

i am here for hugs

<3 ciaraaaa July 20 2005, 18:35:46 UTC

Harriet,

I am so glad that you are sharing your aunt's life with us. I am sure she is very honored to know how much you care about her. Thank you for posting that beautiful poem, my favorite line being:

"We'd glide and swoop become confetti of leaf fall
all wings floating on small whirlwinds
never once dreading the heart-silenced drop"

...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

<3

Sophiastry here anonymous July 21 2005, 00:35:49 UTC

Harriet,

I spent some time pondering what to say to you after all this, but I've never experienced anything like what you are, and I don't think what I could say would be more than cliche.... I do wish your aunt lovely final hours, though, ones with a peaceful air not unlike that of your poem.