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Love Grown Fears

Dedicated to My Heart - My Son
When four, I knew my soul had claustrophobia in it. More than once it has caused me public panic fits. Once, I declined a job located in a super high rise for fear it would sway or rock me to an awful demise. As cures I plan no coffin, avoid full planes, tight spaces, roof edges and elevators with terrifying glass faces. Often before sleep, I think the devil visits from hell. He attempts to solidify my fears of sorrow that dwell on my Mother’s death which is a normal eventuality and my treasured love’s death which none can foresee. I can bid the devil to depart back to dark fairly easily; changing my head's channel is a successful remedy. But I cannot grasp, shake, rationalize or compromise make a fear that causes my angst to quake, my emotions to brake. I turn to God in constant prayer, seeking my answer there. I ask God for His soothing and a solution He will share. Thoughts of my challenged son’s life after I am gone grow my despair and tears from the worry they spawn. Who will hug him good night and then again each dawn? Who will love him to ensure his self-value dwells on? He will need a loving touch and acceptance to lean on. I fear and hurt, knowing such blessings are not foregone. I would rather be sealed in a coffin on a roof way high than my precious one be love abandoned after I die. ... CayCay September 29, 2016

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Date: 12/11/2016 12:31:00 PM
I love seeing your son. He looks lovely :) And I wave at him.
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Date: 12/8/2016 9:25:00 AM
Caycay CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned poem full of emotion, well done ~
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Date: 12/7/2016 11:23:00 AM
We share a 7th place together. Congratulations :)
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Date: 10/27/2016 6:20:00 AM
You write with such ease and eloquence. You draw us others into your trusting confidence. I just love your work and not surprised at all your wins. But you have a cheeky competitiveness so as you may outwrite us
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Date: 10/4/2016 1:00:00 PM
CayCay I can relate to this poem on a personal level. I have some of the same fears that began when I was a baby and accidentally almost smothered. I think we all live for our children. You have expressed your fears profoundly in this beautiful poem.7 : )
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Date: 10/4/2016 8:37:00 AM
The fear of not being there for your children is the greatest fear a parent can have. I feel it every day for my two daughters. A wonderful write CayCay with which I can strongly relate.
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Date: 10/1/2016 4:53:00 PM
I do suffer claustrophobia in confined spaces...I dont feel it so much in aeroplanes though..If there is ventilation from somewhere..it helps me calm down..I do feel claustophobic in hospital theatres..so always praying i wont end up in one... I can understand you..I do have a four yr old daughter...She is an only child..and again yr fear is my fear.knowing Im not the only one helps a lot..Thanks for this poem..so real.
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Date: 10/1/2016 1:52:00 PM
Your kind of love will shine beyond your natural love. Angels will descend to spray every centimetre of the surroundings with love. A Fav!
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Date: 9/30/2016 10:17:00 PM
Oh, this poem is so well written and heart wrenching as well. God bless you and your son, dear CayCay!
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Date: 9/30/2016 6:30:00 AM
CayCay, this is very moving and I feel with you. I hope you both find ways to a future, like I found. Different way, different challenge, but still. With love, Darren.
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Date: 9/29/2016 11:18:00 PM
Hi CayCay, This piece tugged at the heart strings. I agree with Cheryl, it shows the deep love you have for your son. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
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Date: 9/29/2016 8:19:00 PM
This poem shows the enormous love you must have for your son! G/L in the contest! Hugs~
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