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perspective was found

through days of rain and sorrow

though laughter still came

a long painful plight ensued

and in one breath she was gone.........

A true story regarding one of my close friend

cancer spread throughout her body so, so quick

She passed one month ago today.

I Love you Karen!!!

~ perspective was found through days of rain and sorrow though laughter still came a long painful plight ensued and in one breath she had gone......... ~ A true story regarding one of my close friends. Cancer spread throughout her body so, so quick She passed one month ago today. I Love you Karen!!!

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/17/2012 2:27:00 PM

Hola Rick, stopping by again, your poem is a situation many have to face, with last minutes warning. Not giving enough time for longer goodbyes. I feel sad, after reading about your loss Rick, Dear Karen, where ever you are, I want you to know, Rick, has moved me with tears, and he is a caring and good guy... God bless you,, Rick, hugs for now... xox~pd

Joann Grisetti

Date: 10/9/2012 9:23:00 AM

I have somehow missed your poems, but this is beautiful in its sadness. So touching. Lost both parents to cancer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/1/2012 4:28:00 PM

Rick. WHere ARE you?? This one I have read. And still you have not posted anything new. Well , thanks for reading a current post of mine. hope you are well.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/28/2012 7:12:00 PM

So nice! Rich why did you decide to read In Hail? I was just looking at it..so odd, it's an old one! Light & Love

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/9/2012 5:50:00 PM

So many dying, the food, the air, the water polluted and we ingest it. Light & Love

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/20/2012 8:59:00 AM

thankxxx Rick for my win in your contest.. am so honored to have been among the winners.. hope all is well with u luv..

Justin Bordner

Date: 7/18/2012 11:57:00 PM

poingyant testimony - good use of the poetic craft - we find ourselves through pain & we loose ourselves by pleasure - J.A.B. 2012 AF&AM

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/23/2012 7:24:00 PM

So sad! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/19/2012 6:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your super win in Joann's "Contankacerous" contest ^Rick. Love, Carol

Elliott Bowe The Drunken Poet

Date: 6/18/2012 6:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your win!!!! GREAT JOB!!!

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/18/2012 2:45:00 PM

so touching....a lovely tribute, that breaks the heart!

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 6/17/2012 8:12:00 AM

Very heartfelt!!!

Jack Horne

Date: 6/12/2012 12:28:00 PM

heartfelt and heartbreaking write, my friend. Thanks, Rick - really enjoyed your contest : )

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/11/2012 8:01:00 AM

Heartbreaking and real, and I'm so sorry to hear of your friend, Rick. Too often this is true for many of us who have lost someone we love. This poem, I'm sure, did not come easy.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/10/2012 8:42:00 PM

oh my gosh, you took the contest and made it beautifully and tragically real. LOVE this, Rick and thanks for my win. I read all your winners. Each one was uniquely wonderful.