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Pieces of Our Heart

Pieces of our heart were broken on October 31st. Not candyland, played - no rainbows or kittens. Jack o lanterns put out. Seeds had been scooped out. It was a cold day. It was Halloween’s early hours. This is not a ghost tale but true. Blood poured out. Wrists cut. Lives changed. Tears exchanged. Brave, he had been. Most likely pandemic sealed his fate. No outlet to outrun. No escape. Pieces of our heart - sweet sweet Pete.

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Hiya Sharma

Date: 11/1/2023 9:06:00 AM

Sigh, this write made me so emotional..reading this with teary eyes, gosh.. Nothing can ever compare to the grief of losing a loved one.. And those poignant emotions keep pulling our heartstrings, as pain never fades away, it keeps burgeoning over time and hurts even more. This is truly a beautiful tribute poem and I can empathise with you, dear Kim. I'm so sorry for this loss.. I hope that his heavenly soul rests in peace. Sending my prayers for you and your family.. Hugs..

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2023 9:51:00 AM

Thank you, Hiya! Sometimes you wonder is it too personal to pick up the pen. Gods bless you…hugs

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/31/2023 5:18:00 PM

Such a touching, heartfelt poem dear Kim. I’ve just read the comments- so, so sorry to learn who this was written for and so lovingly remembered on this poignant day for you and all your loved ones. So, so sad with fragmented hearts left behind. I too , had a second anniversary on Saturday of losing my darling, beloved father of whom I grieve for every day with a broken heart so I can empathise with you. Losing someone so young though must be truly devastating for all involved. Sending hugs xx

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 7:26:00 PM

Sorry for your loss. My mom died 2 1/2 years ago. Strange how fast time goes. <3

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 10/31/2023 3:59:00 PM

I'm so so deeply sorry for your loss Kim. The anniversary of the death of a loved one is extremely hard and especially of it was such an abrupt unexpected loss like what you described so well here. God bless you and your family and I pray that in time the pain you are all feeling will lessen and be filled with loving memories of you're sweet Pete.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 5:17:00 PM

Thank you, Nancy, and for echoing “sweet Pete”

Paige Hind

Date: 10/31/2023 12:36:00 PM

I'm sorry for your loss. You definitely showed pieces of your heart about him. A beautiful poem... so tugging.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 1:44:00 PM

Thank you, Paige!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/31/2023 12:32:00 PM

Oh, golly sorry Km! Pangie

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 1:45:00 PM

Thank you, Pangie…2 years ago, but doesn’t time go fast

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/31/2023 11:30:00 AM

a powerful tribute to your nephew, kim! i can feel your pain but can't imagine how hard that must have been for your family. your poem is beautifully written...

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 11:32:00 AM

Thank you so much. Hugs.

The Situation

Date: 10/31/2023 10:59:00 AM

Thinking of Mathew Perry and what Friends of 10 years are suffering. 54 seems youthful to me now but I just have to remember it's not that far behind. He was also my friend. He was all of our friend.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 11:31:00 AM

I know what you mean. I first saw it online and I kept saying over and over again..what?! What?! My husband doesn’t understand how someone we didn’t know personally we grieve over but I say we grieve because we all live in this lifetime together..we are human. Some feel deeply. I do. God bless you.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/31/2023 9:58:00 AM

Even in Malta, our youth is dying for various reasons. Pity. Blessings.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 10:50:00 AM

Pity for sure. God bless them and lift them. May God bring them to his house. Blessings, my friend!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/31/2023 9:09:00 AM

Kim, your poem is a powerful and moving tribute to your friend Pete. It is beautifully written and deeply heartfelt, and I am particularly impressed by the way you use language to capture the raw emotion of your grief. Your poem is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of suicide and the importance of reaching out for help if someone you know is struggling. - Blessings, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 10:51:00 AM

Peter is my nephew. He was helped so many times. He was only 28 (tears…)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/31/2023 7:58:00 AM

Sad and silent, much love, God bless you, Gina

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2023 10:51:00 AM

Thank you, sweet Gina! Love you.