© Bob Barra, 5-25-07
He who once had clung to me,
Has gone far away;
I would heal if I could see
Him, now here to stay;
But with each waking hour,
Too quickly I know he’s gone;
The sunrise comes, the day sours,
And I feel how it’s wrong;
But how can this life be right?
My son lies in a grave;
I remember in the night
Him taken by death’s wraith;
A short blessing comes
When I finally fall asleep;
I dream of my lovely son;
He’s with me to keep;
I wake again, with his name, Brian,
On my lips and on my heart;
My grief is mocked, the sun is rising;
My morning falls apart;
“Lord, help me, please, and give
A way through another day;
I need You so much just to live,
Just to feel...just to pray."
For Sandy, who lost her son, Brian, to death.
I weep with you...
Author notes
My hope is that this honors you and your grief, and gives your heart a voice.
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Tears came to my Eyes
I initially opened this because I have a friend named Brian in the war... I read this and the tears came to my eyes. You can feel the painful loss as if it were your own you were writing about.. it's extremely touching, a clearly wonderful write. <33
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Touching
This is a beautiful and touching piece, and a fitting tribute that I am sure will give Sandy comfort. My wife and I lost our 27 year old son back in 1994. THe death of a child brings a grief beyond description, however, God is ever faithful to strengthen each believer, even in the face of overwhelming pain. He is our refuge and strength. God has used your great talent to extend comfort and support. God bless you.
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as much as how cruel life can get still those we loved remain with us. Very nice writing, it reachs to the heart and unfold emotions. You are a very talented person in the way you make the reader live the piece of work you do.
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You know, this spoke to my heart, I lost my infant son many years ago but every time I read something beautiful like this, I feel the loss 10 times more than ever, it is beautiful and sad, I am sure Sandy would love this one, we all wonder why these things happen, it is a common but unpleasant bond of mothers who lose their children..... wonderfully written here, kudos to you and blessings as well
Karen
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This is so beautifully written. It's as if you have reached inside Sandy's heart and soul and felt her pain. The long nights of wondering why. The dreams that bring a brief smile and then those painful first moments upon awakening when you once again feel that aching emptiness. A feeling that only a mother who has buried a child knows. I truly hope that her faith will keep her strong and that the love of her other children and wonderful grandchildren will help to heal her heart. Thank you for the lovely poem for my nephew Brian. I will always miss his sweet smile and his endearing love for his mom. My heart aches for him and for Sandy. He was a wonderful man who was loved by many. Blessings to you. ~ Linny
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God bless you richly...thank you.
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what a wonderful poet and Christian brother you are to do this for our sister. you honor both her and brian with this. i thank you with tears streaming as i read this, she is a very special lady. thank you for sharing this very private thing. God bless you always
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I wrote the body of this in two minutes. To me, that signifies divine inspiration. It just simply came to me.
He gets the applause.
Even in my ability to empathize with Sandy is a gift from the Lord. My hope is that and this write helps her through the grief in some small part.
Thanks, Sissy-bonz...
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already sent the messege to ya
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You have honoured both Sandy and her son's memory. You wrote a very special poem that is very moving. You are such a skilled poet to be able to write such a tribute.
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I give glory to the Lord for the gift to feel what she feels (as best I could).
I'm honored to know her as a friend and spiritual brother. Her courage in facing her loss led me to write this.
But then, I can walk away from this with a flick of a switch. She still has to remember all I describe here.
I pray for her resolution. If this write helps her in her process, I would feel satisfied in knowing it had a part.
Thank you for your encouraging comment.
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Thank You My Friend
Bob,You honored my son and the memory of my son. I know in my heart he is in a better place then earth shall ever be. But I miss the smiles and I love you mom. Those beautiful memories bring me such joyand sorrow at the same time. My heart breaks for him and other reasons known to God.
Lord, My heart speaks to you my Lord and asks you to give me the courage I need to move on. With your love Lord my heart will mend one stitch at a time till it feels whole again and full of your ever lasting love. Amen
Thank you my friend. My tears today are the beginning of making me whole again. God Bless you dear friend. My Christian brother I love you. Sandy
James 5:11
As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perservrance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
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