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I Look For Signs

Grief 
is such a lonely road
that I must walk 
now you have gone
Family and friends
are always there
but for me 
my grief 
I cannot share
And when they ask me
‘How am I’
I smile and say
‘Yes I’m okay’
But that’s not true
For deep inside
is so much pain
each day I hide
My inner thoughts
my physical pain
my thoughts of
seeing you again
I look for signs 
most every day
But are these signs 
I sometimes see
from you to me 
these signs I see
Or am I just imagining
these signs are sent from you
For if I thought
these signs weren’t true
my grief 
well how could I get through
Keep sending signs 
they help me live 
each day 
each night
they help me through
they give me faith
they give me life 
they give me hope 
that one day 
we may meet again
These signs I pray are real and true
they gently take away my pain
of living life without you...

Written 23rd February 2020

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John Watt

Date: 3/15/2020 11:57:00 PM

Heartfelt hugs, dear Ann. I can not take away your grief, but I hope you know your vulnerability and genuineness shower down comfort on others who have lost. We read this and feel less alone in this harsh world. Your love is so evident. A thousand thank you's for sharing this ~ John

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/17/2020 6:24:00 PM

Dearest John I thank you so much for your words of great comfort at a time when I am still grieving for my boy. I truly appreciate your kind support and I thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/8/2020 5:14:00 AM

The signs are all over my yard, and I have full belief in each and every one of them. Never stop believing for faeries will die.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/9/2020 6:15:00 PM

Thank you dear Caren, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 2/28/2020 3:44:00 PM

Such a real delicate piece Ann, filled with the pain and grief you're feeling but hang in there things will get easier, it may take a while for as an old minister friend always said 'the story isn't finished yet' Will be praying for you to know peace , grace and strength. Hugs and blessings xx Gordon

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/28/2020 5:18:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Gordon I truly appreciate your kind words of comfort, thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/23/2020 9:37:00 PM

Your emotional plea is so pure and your grief is so deep, I feel it, across the many miles, in my heart too, Ann. I can't imagine the depth of your pain and sorrow but do I believe the signs are real. May God bless you in your time of anguish. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/24/2020 12:03:00 AM

Thank you so much for your beautiful words of comfort dear Susan I really do appreciate your visit and thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/23/2020 7:49:00 PM

They are real, sweetie! His heart lives on!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/23/2020 7:54:00 PM

Bless you dearest Kim... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/23/2020 4:20:00 PM

My heart reaches out to you with kind thoughts and prayers Ann--you will get through this!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/23/2020 7:23:00 PM

Bless you for your loving support dearest Vijay, how kind you are. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/23/2020 4:00:00 PM

I'm sorry youre not having a good day Ann, I know it will take a long time to get over your loss, People mean well but in reality if they haven't experienced it, they really don't know. One thing I do know, your son would not want you to be sad. He may be gone but he will live on in your heart and in his children. Best wishes. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/23/2020 7:21:00 PM

Thank you so much Tom and deep down I know this to be true but... I have slept all evening and now at 1am have just woken up on the sofa to read your comforting message, so thank you dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 2/23/2020 2:36:00 PM

aww Ann a poem that many can relate to especially saying 'i'm fine' but real friends would reach out to you knowing how you are keeping your grief inside - keep on looking for the comfort these 'signs' give you:-) hugs jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/23/2020 2:42:00 PM

Bless you Jan - not having a good day. With kindest thoughts Ann xx