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'Mum, you okay'

Why did this happen; how can I survive A son should never die before his mum One day so alive; next day you have died Forty nine years young; life has gone my son Your own son now a man of twenty one his heart is crying out for you his dad She yearns for cuddles she will never have your sweetest girl; her heads in such a whirl A wife sheds tears for her Sir Galahad 'Mum, you okay' ~ my mind starts to unfurl

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Eve Roper

Date: 1/14/2020 10:24:00 AM

Deep and very emotional heartfelt write, Ann. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/14/2020 11:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve for your congratulations and your hugs. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Hamilton

Date: 1/13/2020 8:32:00 PM

Very touching Ann, I'm so sorry for your loss, tragic indeed, I would say congrats on your win but considering subject matter...little consolation!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/14/2020 4:26:00 AM

Bless you John for your words of comfort. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/12/2020 1:53:00 PM

OH my, I am now seeing that your son died just last year. So tragic, Ann. This poem really shows your pain very well. A well deserved top place. Congratulations.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/12/2020 3:23:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, the emotion came straight from my heart and in a way by expressing the hurt and pain in a poem it has been cathartic. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Lu Loo

Date: 1/11/2020 12:06:00 PM

sweet Ann...I am so sorry for your terrible loss. May you find peace surround you. Beautiful poem you wrote. Thoughts and prayers with YOU. Congratulations on your placement and thank you for your participation. x:-)-luloo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/11/2020 1:50:00 PM

Bless you dear Lu Loo and thank you so much for your kind words. Thank you for my placement in your contest and many thanks for sponsoring it too. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 12/23/2019 6:55:00 PM

My heart goes out to you my friend, its so good to see you posting again Ann/ thinking of you hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/25/2019 3:32:00 PM

Bless you dear Jan, I know you are always there and after a time when I felt dead inside, words are now pouring out of me! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/23/2019 11:05:00 AM

It's lovely to see you back on soup Ann, I know the past few weeks have been very difficult for you and I can't for a minute imagine what you have to go through, no one should have to go through that experience. I along with others on here have had you in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to do so. Best wishes. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/23/2019 12:55:00 PM

Dear Tom, thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers, I am truly humbled by such beautiful human beings on PS that have sent me their support and love during this terrible time. I felt so empty and still do, but a few words have emerged and in a small way have released some hurt inside. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/23/2019 9:36:00 AM

Hello again~ Hoping you get first place, Ann. Glad we have been in touch these many months. This loss reminds us, how each minute counts. Hugs to you and prayers, Panagiota

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/23/2019 12:51:00 PM

Bless you sweet Panagiota, yes life is the most precious thing in the world and and we must make every day count. My son would phone me daily and always end with "love you Mum". Oh what I would give to hear his voice again... with kindest thoughts and love from Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/23/2019 8:40:00 AM

These words of lament touch hearts--the last line reverberates. Wishing you comfort and peace ahead!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/23/2019 12:45:00 PM

Thank you dear Vijay for your comforting words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/23/2019 7:34:00 AM

Ann, I was thinking of you today, thinking maybe I should soupmail you. I am so glad to have you back! You have been missed my friend. Prayers for your son and you and his family.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/23/2019 8:09:00 AM

Bless you dear Caren, at the moment my only thoughts are of my son, but by expressing my sadness in words, it feels like I am releasing a little of my hurt too. I hope you and your family are keeping well and I send you Seasons Greetings my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx