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The Departed Son

I love you much, 
Billy Patrick, 
And I miss you so much more! 

I hope you're resting peacefully, 
I'll see you soon at Heaven’s door!

Until we reunite, my son, 
Keep an eye from above on your so
Help him along his way!

You left him way too soon,
But that was God’s design
Even though you didn’t want it that way.

Let Eoin feel you still exist with his heart, 
He won't judge you
Coming eternally from inside.

That, you never intended on, 
Leaving him so soon
From the way that you departed.

But, things happen so unexpectantly.
It was a state of confusion 
That took me to the illusion
That you were still here the whole time. 

It’s time that I let you go, 
My son
Rest peacefully
Smile, I’ll see you on the inside.

RIP., William Darnell Jr

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Joanna Daniel Date: 8/8/2021 4:35:00 AM My deepest condolences, William, sometimes it takes us long to get over such pain, and even then, it never fully goes away... Login to Reply William Darnell Sr Date: 8/8/2021 4:29:00 PM Hi, Jo! I hope your Sunday is going well? At this time when his passing came, I was still in a very dark place from 24 years ago and put his, my late wife's, my moms, my dads, and a year ago I lost a granddaughter. So, I pushed all this way to the back, and believed them live, until it's time came for such. This was my closure along with the short nonfictionon story, article talking of his passing turned into a premeditated murder. Nothing about the case was the right, so I dragged internal affairs in and had its closure for me. Thank you for your empathy here, as I genuinely appreciate it. Have a beautiful evening! Best of Wishes, William

Virginia Gelok Date: 5/28/2021 8:14:00 AM My deepest sympathy to you. I too lost a son far too soon. I feel I am blessed since he had a son who will carry on his name, and reminds me so much of my son. I don't think we ever get over the loss. I still feel my son here with me but its been 30 years. I do try to keep his memory alive and good thought up front. Hope you are able to do the same. thanks for sharing your pain. Login to Reply William Darnell Sr Date: 6/5/2021 1:49:00 AM Virginia, thank you for your sentiments. I appreciate you very much. Yeah, he passed away in 2011. I'm just now accepting he is gone, and it was time I let him go and purge. I am sorry to hear that you lost your son, as well; my condolences. Best of Wishes, William