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That Dreaded Day

I count the weeks the days the hours until the dreaded day arrives the day that you were taken the very time the very moment the very second you were gone so cruelly picked so out of the blue so why ~ I ask did they choose you My darling boy the dearest husband sweet loving father and loyal friend Whom I wonder made the choice on that day your life would end I wish I knew the answer I wish I could have known I would have held you as you went I would have told you of my love I would have been there at the end to hold your hand ~ to say goodbye to watch your sweet soul soar up high my only son ~ my precious one please let me know that you are now somewhere safe with those you loved patiently waiting up above for us below ~ who loved you so My Son ~ please somehow let us know Written 1st September 2020 as the 1st anniversary fast approaches… Contest COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE 6 Sponsor Brian Strand N/A Contest SECOND CHANCES FOR ANY N/A ANY CONTEST IN SEPTEMBER 2020 Sponsor Chantelle Anne Cooke 7th PLACE in a PREMIER CONTEST

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/1/2020 12:39:00 PM

Still eloquent words of grief and grieving, Ann. My heart breaks for you. Congratulations on your loving, tender, mother's prayer of loss as your heart continues to somehow heal. Sending you prayers of comfort my friend.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/1/2020 1:41:00 PM

Bless you dear Sam for your kind words of comfort, I really appreciate it my dear friend and thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/10/2020 4:41:00 AM

- A heartbreaking poem, Ann ... beautifully written - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/25/2020 3:35:00 PM

Bless you dear Anne-Lise for your kind words and apologies for the delay in answering. Thank you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Wade Greenlee

Date: 9/8/2020 11:57:00 PM

Tomorrow is my only son's Angelversary and I came here to find the courage to face it again. I found your poem and wanted to send my love, peace, and understanding. I am so sorry for your loss. We walk a lonely road and I hope you have found some peace on your grief journey.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/9/2020 12:29:00 PM

Ohh bless you Wade I am so sorry to hear your son has passed too. I truly appreciate your kind words of comfort my friend ~ I have soup mailed you... With kindest thoughts for tomorrow from Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/8/2020 5:39:00 AM

Time marches on Ann but the pain never goes away, thinking of you. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/9/2020 12:25:00 PM

So many thanks Tom for your continued words of comfort my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/8/2020 5:13:00 AM

My thoughts and prayers reach out to you and your family. May you find comfort as time passes. Heartfelt, touching poem, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/9/2020 12:24:00 PM

Bless you dear Vijay for your prayers my friend and I thank you for your kindness. With kindest thought Ann xx

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/8/2020 3:23:00 AM

... Deeply sorry.... He is so proud of your bravery in the devastation.. Poem is a massive step.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/9/2020 12:23:00 PM

such lovely words Sigrid... I really appreciate your visit my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 9/8/2020 3:20:00 AM

aww Ann my heart goes out to you , cant believe its nearly a year since he passed away so suddenly, you are in my thoughts :-( hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/9/2020 12:21:00 PM

Dearest Jan, thank you my sweet friend for your kindness and support. With kindest thoughts Ann xx