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1451 any 2026 poem Poetry Contest

4/14/26

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The Search

Since my son died,
I have been searching....

Searching for ways to pass the time
I have left here on earth

Searching for ways to make a differerence
in the lives of others who are hearting

Searching for ways to ebb the pain in my heart
enough that I can function

Searching for a lifeline on days that it all
seems too much

Searching for others who understand the
pain I feel 

Searching for peace, meaning, and solace
in a world of chaos
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Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Paths change when life changes. May God comfort you and light your path. One of my classmates lost a grandbaby years ago. Her daughter, with a husband and two daughters, was taken with cancer. So now, just like her daughter mourned for a child, she mourns now for hers. My heart hurts for you and her.
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