In the loud noise,
The hustle and bustle
Of life,
Take time to
STOP
Look around,
Eyes wide open
And see
Majesty in nature,
Joy in life.
Learn the healing
And the power
In both laughter
And tears.
Say the words
That press your heart.
Remember
Truth
Both hurts and heals.
Choose wisely.
LIVE
Enjoy the little things,
A gentle smile,
Hugs from a child,
The caress
From a cool breeze.
Take these moments,
Both good and bad.
They bring strength,
Fill the soul.
And when the time comes
To say goodbye,
Let go,
You will never be forgotten.
Lost a dear friend to cancer last night. Some of you may remember her from previous posts. She fought bravely, valiantly. She’s no longer in pain. She will never be forgotten. The poem above is my attempt at putting her philosophy on life to paper.
I’m sorry for your loss. The poem is a beautiful tribute…
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Thanks, Austin.
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sending you hugs. Sorry about your loss. Hang in there!
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Thanks. Really needed a hug. 🙂
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I’m very sorry Kitt.
Benjamin
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Thanks, Ben. Appreciate it.
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Always Kitt.
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Beautiful, Kitt! I’m so sorry to hear about your friend, but you’ve done her memory proud 🙂
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Thanks, LJ.
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Beautiful tribute. Sorry for your loss and in your words she is still here.
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Absolutely. Thanks!
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It’s beautiful, Kitt. Just like you. Cancer sucks, I’m so sorry for your loss. Big hugs, my friend.
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Thanks, Tameri. Just had to find a way to express myself and how wonderful she was.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Kitt, but what a beautiful and moving tribute. I’m sure your friend is smiling down on you with pleasure.
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Thanks, Mae.
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i’m so sorry for your loss, and what a lovely way to remember her and pass on her legacy. peace, beth
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Thanks for your kind words, Beth.
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Sorry for your loss Kit. A well done dedication. And you’ll see her again in the next life. xo
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Amen.
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Thanks for sharing, Kitt. I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. As someone who has his days pretty much mapped out each week – 1.5 hrs on laptop, 11 hour work day, hr on treadmill, another 1.5 hrs on the lap top, bed – I need to hear posts like this. There’s so much to do everyday, but oh so much to miss if you don’t stop to enjoy it…
-Jimmy
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Absolutely, Jimmy. Thanks!
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Just beautiful, Kitt. So sad, but a wonderful tribute. Your talent and your love shine through.
Just today, I felt more present than usual during a hug from my 2yo son and while my husband literally stopped to smell some roses on our walk today. It’s been a day of appreciating life. Thanks for sharing your poem!
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Thanks. Glad you guys had those moments today. They’re precious.
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So sorry for the loss of your friend. My condolences. That was a beautiful tribute poem.
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Thanks, Phil.
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So sorry for you loss. Cancer definitely sucks! Beautiful poem for your friend.
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Thanks. She was a lady with a beautiful heart.
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I’m so sorry.
The poem is beautiful, it’s easy to see that your heart is in it.
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She was a wonderful friend.
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Sorry to hear about your friend Kitt, I know that she will have left you with some precious memories
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She definitely has done that….for me and her many, many other friends and family she’s left behind.
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Deepest sympathy to you and her family. The poem is a very fitting tribute.
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Thank you.
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Oh Goodness! So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to her.
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Thanks.
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Sorry for your loss, Kitt. Thanks for sharing your poem.
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Thanks, Emma.
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May her spirit soar, released from her body, so wracked with pain.
May you cry, remember, cry, smile, and cry some more.
May she be with you again with each memory you revisit.
May you be blessed with having known and loved her.
May your lovely poem keep her spirit and memory alive.
May she be free.
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Lovely. Thank you.
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How sad for you, I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. I love your poem. It’s a touching reminder of what a gift life is. Thank you for sharing it, Kitt. Sending hugs and a virtual shoulder to cry on when you need it.
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Thanks so much.
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Beautiful poem/tribute… I’m so very sorry for your loss. Cancer has a way of robbing us of the most wonderful people. 😦
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Thanks, lady!
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Beautifully spoken, Kitt. You speak for many, myself included. I am familiar with the disease, having watched my father die a very painful, valiant and losing fight against it. There are no words … just hugs.
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Thanks, Tammy. I’m sorry to hear about your dad. It’s amazing the indignity people can suffer through and still hold on to the important parts of life with such beautiful grace and valiance.
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