From Praying To Grieving

Praying

Pleading

Mourning

Grieving

With all of the praying, pleading done,
John died; I was mourning. Grieving won!


*I know his spirit will be reunited with mine.  Faith keeps us going
Entry for Dr. Ram’s Tyburn contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Horne Avatar
August 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM
Love this sad but beautiful write, my friend. Many congrats on your wins : )
Minardi Avatar
August 26, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Congratulations, Carolyn. In heaven he'll wait for you.
Brown Avatar
August 26, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved placement in Dr. Ram Mehta's "Tyburn" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Song Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Carolyn- Congrats to you...Where do u find the time to write while evading Irene? I hope u are safe... A meaningful Tyburn...touching. Gwendolen
Dietrich Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 11:05 PM
The most personal one in the contest and one of the very best. COngrats, Carolyn.
Freeman Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Smartly put together Carolyn. Really a good play in arrangment of your words. Cool also that you won with this classic. Agape, MOses
Mehta Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations on the win in my contest,Carolyn
Ball Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Excellent my friend and thank you for your leading me to enter the contest in the first place, I see Dr. Ram beat me out again, tell him I have bruises, just kidding, How's your health my friend? I pray that the Lord will somehow aid you in your insurance plight an make things better for you, this poem was good as usual but you see when it comes to you I'm biased. God bless
Haick Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 12:51 PM
At those moments when you're missing him, my dear friend, know that he's right there with you...not far at all. God bless. Much love, Annalise
Anish Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Sad tale - my father died about 16 months ago - Death is still the greatest indignity. I have never seen this form before - a new one on me! Keep it up! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Dietrich Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 12:26 AM
well, I'll say goodnight to you on your lovely Tyburn. SEe ya later.
Maverick Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Soupp mail Carolyn..
Culverhouse Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM
sad thoughts.....hope you day is good and you are feeling better!! heart felt poem.
Foulk Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM
a very tender and so beautiful piece of poetry. thank you for commenting on Harrison's Five and Dime. yes My wife and i are moving to a house with higher rent, so we have to cut down on our expenses for awhile, but hope to be back someday soon.
Neels Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 12:48 PM
A beautiful, moving write Carolyn.. I love your footnote, faith really keeps us going ;) love W
K. Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Keep that faith with you, Carolyn-- this is such a touching poem, I think everyone who's lost somebody they've loved can relate so well to this--wish you the best in Dr. Ram's contest, hugs
Horne Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Such a heart breaking poem, my friend, but, yes, I'm sure you will be reunited some day : )
Brown Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 9:28 AM
My heart cries for you Carolyn. Keep your faith. I wish you the best in the contest. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Sad one, Carolyn, and heartfelt.
Sivey Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 11:34 PM
I love the poem! I hope you have been healing since your loss! I hope things are going well for you! My heart goes out to you! Good luck in the contest!!
Wesley Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Dear Carolyn, is this your loss? What a sensitive loving verse for the one you love. Hope healing has eased the pain.
Mehta Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 6:48 PM
Thanks for the entry, carolyn Soup Mail!!!!
Onclaud Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 6:15 PM
a mood that flows with nostalgia, carols.. john will be proud of this; in perfect form as well.. my shadorma contest is filling up well, thanks for joining... winning wishes in dr. ram's contest! :) huggs
Peranteau Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Such a touching write dear poet ! I've followed you through the time I've been here on the Soup, and know how you feel about John. May God's blessings be with you love, and may your dreams come true ! Have a blessed week my dear friend ! Much love, james
Kendrick Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM
Reads like a winner..I feel your pain..Good luck in the contest...Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Daddy always told that story of what happened to him and his brother that was two years older than him..Daddy did not say anything about anyone getting hurt or that anyone died..He said they were running looking back and they both hit a brick wall..Knocked them both out..Sara
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