Patricia:
This poem is absolutely amazing! Definitely one of my favorites. I've learned so much from reading your poetry. I also must apologize for carelessly referring to you as "Pat" on my last response to your kind outreach. I meant no disrespect. My apologies and ask your forgiveness. Thanks for all you've unknowingly done for me.
Best,
Doug
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Thank you for your kind words, Doug. I am glad that my poem resonated with you. It was a difficult time in my life and writing poetry was part of my grief journey. Best wishes, LA
My baby Gift Marvel Amani died at 1 day old. He would be turning 3yrs today the 9th March. They say time heals but I still don't believe. It feels like yesterday.
Luann:
First of all I'm so sorry for the loss of your life partner. I can only imagine how difficult that would be! I do have to tell you that very few poems have transported me to a scene quite like this one. I could see everything in my minds eye, smell every scent you so clearly described and even hear the plastic bag when it was first introduced clear through the end when the shoes hit. I could even feel the relationship between "grandpa and grandma." Honestly one of my favorites! I've learned a lot not only about you, but from you in such a beautifully written poem! Thanks again!
Best Wishes,
Doug.
I'm sorry for your pain and sadness, this is my life as well, my loved one has a 15 to life sentence and I have never been through anything like this before, it is by far the most difficult life, mentally, emotionally and physically and sometimes spiritually. I never knew what ride or die meant until today and that is my motto too! I will be there for my son until the end. This life is lonely, family and friends fade away as time goes on, and no one can truly understand what we go through unless they have experienced it themselves. I pray everyday for the grace to keep moving forward, I pray for my sons safety and well-being and I pray for every family out there on this difficult journey of incarceration with their loved ones, I don't know if I make a difference, but just in case I do, I'm gonna pray for you & your husband too. May God bless you both.
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Audra:
Thank you so much for taking the time to send a message and share with me a brief glimpse into your life experience! None of us can truly understand what you've been through since your accident at such a young age. But, we can learn from you and your story of, not only survival as my poem suggests, but of success and being, as you put it, a fruitful human being of the world. Please continue to write and share your experiences! Loneliness is too common nowadays and I can only empathize and assume how much more profound it can be in the lives of those who have suffered a life-changing SCI.
Best Wishes,
Doug.
Pat:
To say that I'm speechless doesn't even begin to express the feelings I have after receiving and reading your thoughtful and encouraging message! I'm so pleased that the passion I have for my career, and especially for the daily triumphs of the wonderful patients I get to work with, came across in my poem. I, of course like so many others, find you to be the summit of the mountain on which I'm trying to climb in my poetry journey. I love all of your work! You have such a beautiful, clear and concise way of sharing your life with us. You motivate, inspire, welcome and transport the reader in a way like no other. I truly hope you know that you taking the time to write such an endearing message means so much to this novice poet and validates that I'm at least on the right track in my process of learning, writing and sharing. Thanks again!
Best,
Doug.
I hope and pray you do indeed get at least 50 years with your other half.
Thank you for your lovely comment about my writing. It means a great deal. Very best wishes, Ann.
Patricia, you are always so kind and understanding - your comments mean a great deal to me.
I was hit by a car when I was 3 and a 1/2 years old and I had to grow up in a walking world Over 49 years ago when I got hurt it wasn't easy I was made fun of a lot and my parents work hard with me to go on and to be a fruitful human being of the world. My dad always told me you might have to sit on your butt to draw a paycheck but you don't literally have to sit on your butt.
I graduated from school I went 2 years of college. I worked at Walmart for 20 years and did a Walmart International and national commercial in 1995.
Everyday is a road encouraged to be a survivor and to just make it one more day I don't know what reason I'm here. For I've come to deaths door more Xs but death never answer the door.
The utmost thing that's sad in SCI PPL is the loneliness. it's somehow so bad that makes 1 want to throw in the towel. This poem touched my heart & soul. I must say I'm a writer & written poems about loss & being an SCI person. Thank you kindly & I encourage you to read mine.
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