Brian
Number 8
was two years today
i last saw you alive son
it was meant to be
number 9
it was your time brian
we never knew as we spoke
you left not knowing
number 10
i feel sad for sure
but life goes on we survive
the living needs me
Joan Benecke August 23rd 2008
Author notes
In memory of my son
Brian Benecke
28th Feb 1968-23rd-25th Aug 2008 (Australian time)
Coroners report: Coronary artery disease between 23rd-25th August 2006
Not to be taken as unhappy poems
I just wanted to mark his passing
he is with me always
I am happy
Brian is happy.
In a list
A contest entry
- FOR MEMBERS of HUGH WYLES FAVOURITES GROUP ONLY by hugh wyles.
1750 points, ended September 4, 2008, 41 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Wow. All too familiar to me.
My past fiance, my son Austin's father...
Passed away Suddenly at age 34 (back when my son
was only 4 months old). I saw him the day before,
he was fine... then nothing. It was Severe CAD for him too... initially a stroke/heart attack killed him.
I feel for you. 3 years ago I lost my son's father,
I've moved on... I'm engaged to a wonderful man...
but I still think of Mike often. I see him everyday in
my son! It's disheartening to know that he won't know the man, personally. It's quite sad.
I know you don't want this poem to be as an
unhappy poem... it's not. It's a poem of tribute, remembrance... I loved it.
The last part, as with others, was my favorite..
"i feel sad for sure
but life goes on we survive
the living needs me"
So true... we've got to keep going for the other people in our lives that need us now, and those in the future that may come to find us.
Very very nicely done, Joan.
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I cannot believe that two years have passed already. From one mother to another I am near tears. My prayer is that God continues to send angels of peace your way.
Always ♥
Renee
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Lovely poems to honour your son's memory
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Dear Joan,
So sorry you lost your son, Brian, at such a young age.
I'm happy that you have been able to accept his passing and get on with your life. Your husband and your friends do need you (and I thank you for always being there for me). Very nice ku's you have written to mark his passing. God bless you!
Much Love,
♥ Maureen
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The pink rose background is uplifting...
A handsome picture of your son, Brian. Brian's spirit feels so alive and vivid as if he's here with us on this page looking in. This touched my heart on many levels. Grief, acceptance through your acceptance, and Brian's spiritual presence as well.
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It is an amazing picture of Brian, if you walk around the room you'll find his eyes follow you no matter where you stand
Thank you sweetheart for your lovely words.
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Dear Bea,
what will be will be
this is all our destiny
to accept - not see
be brave, be still,
it is all God's Will
life is uphill
Best of luck in the contest.
Applause, love and hugs, XXX Hugh (R.)
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oh my Joan, how our lives have mirrored each others...both of us have our Bobs and I also have a son Brian who is 47 this year. This is a wonderful tribute to your son Brian. I am sure he is happy.
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Our lives certainly do mirror each other, amazing hey?
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They even could pass for brothers...both being dark hair, dark eyes and coloring..and both of us are blonds...my Bob is dark like my brian and your brian...so do you think we are related some where back in time..
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Could be Darlene and my Bob had black hair like Brian and now it's gone white. Brian takes after his dad. When he was born I thought they'd given me an American Indian child as he had jet black curly hair and red skin, the only one out of the four of them, the others were born with blond hair that went darker later on.
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hello joan,
I'm just leaving my humble cyber-footprint on this special page of yours to show you that I care and that I am happy to have listened to my intuition this morning to speak to you ...
you have offered kindness and strength to one of our family members two days ago, thank you again so much ... you are walking your talk when you say in your last line of your poetic trilogy : "the living needs me" ...
feeling so blessed to know you,
thank you, joan, thank you brian ...
much love,
marion
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Thank you my beautiful spirit Daughter. Love you.
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Dear AJ, It's hard to believe it's two years since Brian left. I'm pleased I called in tonight even though I know you are coping well, Uncle Bob isn't. And it's good to see Aaron here.Lovely Ku's dear AJ
Love Jen
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Your words prompt tears,
your spirit draws respect.
M-C
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Dear M-C Thank you sweety for your lovely words.
Love Joan
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Thank you M-C. It's Joans Niece here I saw your message and needed to reply to it as we do miss Brian.
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touching
this is a loving tribute and memory of your son. yes he is always with you.
Yvonne
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Thank you Yvonne for your lovely words.
Love Joan
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Dear Joan, I am speechless. In the first 'ku, I felt a pang of grief, which changed to wonder with the acceptance in the third line. Thank you for sharing this milestone. I'm happy that you feel he is with you.
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Thank you Sweetpea, time certainly passes quickly.
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