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A Whole Country Is Grieving In An Ocean of Roses

People in grief. Do not expose people of the entire alphabet on how much you feel for them. Give flowers, flowers can say more then words. Do not ask a person in grief, if he or she is hungry or thirsty. Cook, place food on the table, and invite them. Do not ask a person in grief, if he or she is tired, make up a bed, give an extra blanket, warmth and security. Do not belive that a person who in grief, has long enough arms to hold around themselves, to be held by others that know you are in grief, is the best comfort you can get... Do not think of everything that hurts, but try to find the little things that are well worth a smile, a smile can make your day easier. Life goes on, even though the soul is scarred for life, do not let another person take control over your life.

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Date: 8/23/2012 6:57:00 PM
Sound advie in thsi nie, didatic work.Thank you for dropping by my poetry. Peae & Love Matthew Anish
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 8/25/2012 10:15:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem! oxoxo hugs Laila
Date: 8/10/2012 10:59:00 PM
what lovely suggestions for those dealing with someone in grief. WEll phrased expressions of love.
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 8/11/2012 3:58:00 AM
Thank so much Andrea, for reading and kind words! oxox Laila
Date: 8/9/2012 12:59:00 PM
Quietly compassionate thought and actions feels to be the best way to assist the one who grieves. Ends with a great couplet...a warning to the trusting and vulnerable. Thank you for your comment...best wishes to you and yours!! Mikki
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 8/11/2012 3:56:00 AM
Thanks for the nice words, appreciate it ... thank you for reading my poems and for your comment...best wishes to you 2!! Laila
Date: 5/2/2012 6:09:00 PM
Yes, I can relate to being a brother/sister keeper. Beautiful, Agape, Moses
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 5/4/2012 12:09:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, John, apreciate your kind words! oxox Laila
Date: 5/1/2012 5:30:00 AM
a most compassionate and life-giving piece glazed with reflective, sine thoughts, laila... much delighted!..:) huggs
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 5/4/2012 12:07:00 PM
Thank so much Nette, for reading and kind words! oxox Laila
Date: 4/30/2012 1:58:00 PM
As they say actions speak louder than words. Love the warmth and message in this poem. love phyl
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 5/4/2012 12:07:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Phyllis, and for your kind words! oxox Laila
Date: 4/29/2012 1:46:00 PM
An awesome write carrying a message of hope and wellbeing. I am full of admiration for your work, Laila.Thanks for your kind words about my poem Tyranny. I am grateful -Mohammad
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/30/2012 2:36:00 AM
Thank you so much for visit my poem and your kind comment, apreciate it alot! oxox Laila
Date: 4/29/2012 11:02:00 AM
True words...enjoyed your poem Laila.
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/30/2012 2:35:00 AM
Thank you for your comment, Jonas. glad you liked it! oxox Laila
Date: 4/29/2012 8:57:00 AM
A very deep and meaningful advice you have here, Laila. Thanks for visiting my page. I enjoyed sipping your words:)
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/30/2012 2:34:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by, and for your kind words! oxox Laila
Date: 4/29/2012 6:21:00 AM
That is so true Laila action always speaks louder than words, Blessings, bren : ) Thank you for your comments and visit : )
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/29/2012 7:24:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by Brenda, apriciate your comment! xoxo - Laila
Date: 4/29/2012 2:21:00 AM
HI Laila :D So happy to hear from you! Thanks for dropping by my poem-- I love what you say here-- yes sometimes words are not enough and doing weighs more and gives more meaning to the person in grief-- sharing and helping them during the time can mean so much... beautiful thoughts Laila--I hope all is well with you-- hugs to you!
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/29/2012 3:27:00 AM
Hi Nikko! So happy to hear from you to;0) Thank you for god fedbak, and for stopping by, I apriciate your comment! Hugs back to you!
Date: 4/28/2012 1:22:00 PM
Grieving is a very difficult thing..Enjoyed reading your message in poetic form..Sara
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/29/2012 3:21:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by Sara. Xoxo - Laila
Date: 4/28/2012 6:05:00 AM
Laila, your words hit home with me, I recall when my mother passed the sensless words spoken, I just wanted to scream, I loved your poem, and thanks for visiting my poetry.
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/28/2012 8:17:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and share our grief! oxoxo Laila
Date: 4/26/2012 8:24:00 PM
Thanks, Laila, for your kind words. Enjoyed your poem - it truly is a timely message! Love & hugs, Maureen 00xx00
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/27/2012 7:48:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by Maureen! ;0) xoxo - Laila
Date: 4/26/2012 1:10:00 PM
What a beautiful poem carrying a profound message. Most admirable. Thanks for your kind words on my poem Tyranny, Laila. I am grateful. -Mohammad
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/27/2012 7:51:00 AM
Thank you Mohammad for kind words and for stopping by! xoxo - Laila
Date: 4/26/2012 11:57:00 AM
You are much practical than your poem, I feel from your golden words. Keep until.........., I am seventh, you are first to comment. loved always, bl
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Date: 4/26/2012 12:44:00 PM
Thank you for visit my poem, bl! oxox Laila
Date: 4/26/2012 8:35:00 AM
Smile ˜ Yes, tis much better to be a doer than a youer ˜ Love the precious babies in the deepest and truest sense of hope and love * See beyound the curtain blank into the gates of everlasting love and light ˜ Very pretty sweet Laila ˜ Love always, John!:) ˜
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/26/2012 11:01:00 AM
Thank you John for sweet comment! xoxo -Laila ;0)
Date: 4/25/2012 11:08:00 PM
Golden.
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/26/2012 10:58:00 AM
Thank you Chittaranjar! xoxo -Laila
Date: 4/24/2012 11:28:00 PM
WOW ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS !!! You have a virtuous heart indeed!!!
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/26/2012 11:00:00 AM
Thank you, thank you for so nice words! Love Laila
Date: 4/24/2012 12:41:00 PM
This is beautiful Laila! Your words are so true ...Samia
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/24/2012 12:47:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by Samia! xoxo - Laila
Date: 4/23/2012 10:20:00 AM
It is wise to stay away from trouble.....live in love and roses ! - oxox mom
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Laila Andresen Mjelde
Date: 4/24/2012 12:46:00 PM
Thans mom, I always stayed out of trouble, didn't I...he he he Wrote this before, but somehow it ended at viennas comment! Sorry!!! xoxo - Laila

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