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The Bond

Up again

descending into

darkened hallway
(night light, moon)

The same darkness
shadow memories

Down into the call
I do what is needed
with my son
give him the patience
that creates the bond...

I'm a sleep seeker
searching for my night boat
where is the wind for my sails?

Navigating my way
though this nebulous night...

No compass
no stars to guide me...

Midnight hour
passes slowly...

Minutes tick by
minute after minute...

30 x nights x 7

x 6 (insomnia)

x 5

back to 7 (sobbing)

1 not very often (malaise)

= comforting words

= a needed hug

again...
~ ~ ~

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 10/15/2014 5:26:00 AM
I'm so sorry to read this, Ken. I didn't know you were married. The death of a partner is devastating. It's so hard on the children. I'm moved by your write. Sending you hugs
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Ken Carroll
Date: 10/15/2014 6:00:00 AM
Your visits are always appreciated Eileen!
Date: 10/14/2014 3:09:00 PM
i feel with you, ken... this is so personal and utterly heartfelt write with unusually poignant expressions using numerical references... a comforting beauty, indeed!.. huggs
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Ken Carroll
Date: 10/14/2014 3:17:00 PM
Always appreciated Nette!
Date: 10/14/2014 1:38:00 PM
- Time is the only comfort at the loss of a mother and a lovely wife - comforting words and needed a lots of huggs !!!! - She will always be in your hearts - A touching and real poem,Ken ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Ken Carroll
Date: 10/14/2014 3:17:00 PM
Thank you Anne for visiting today!
Date: 10/14/2014 1:15:00 PM
huggs dear friend i know exactly how you feel on this one buddy bless you ken pal
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Ken Carroll
Date: 10/14/2014 3:17:00 PM
Thank you Liam old pal..It was a pleasure chatting with you over the phone!

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