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In just three months time I've lost three very close life-long friends. All I can do is sit there wondering to myself. What just happened....what just happened.

What just happened This dream I'm in ~ how can it be First one ~ than two ~ now three What just happened My friends ~ I've known for years Leaving memories ~ leaving tears What just happened Gone ~ in just three months past All three friends ~ gone so fast What just happened Like...Three ~ two ~ one Just like that ~ all three are gone What just happened What just happened What just happened

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Maria Williams

Date: 9/6/2018 7:21:00 AM

Oh that's so sad Charlie, I can see that its hard to come to terms with a triple loss like this. Your lovely poem reflects that. I'm truly sorry for your loss....Maria hugs

Charles Messina
Date: 9/6/2018 8:42:00 AM

Thank you, Maria. Much appreciate your thoughts...hugs Charlie

Carole Duet

Date: 9/5/2018 11:46:00 PM

Gee Charlie, this is so sad. I hope it's not true but if so...what can you do? Be happy for the memories. Not everyone has them you know. Perfect poem...it sure got me.

Charles Messina
Date: 9/6/2018 8:43:00 AM

Sadly it is true my dear friend :(. Sorry it got to you. Thank you, Carole :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/5/2018 10:01:00 PM

Your repeated question 'what just happened', as your try to come to terms with the great loss of three life-long friends within a short time, poignantly underscores the grief and shock you feel as life's twists and turns come fast and furious, so overwhelming my dear friend Charlie. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Charles Messina
Date: 9/6/2018 8:46:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend, Susan. Yes, what just happened I've probably said it many more than just three times. I appreciate your kind words in my time of grief. Thanks again and warm wishes always. ~Charlie

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 9/5/2018 2:20:00 PM

Lots of Love to you Charlie. I feel your hurt and I am sorry for your loss. Friends and family never leave us entirely they are always with us and all will meet again. Have faith in that Charlie. Love Leanne xO

Charles Messina
Date: 9/5/2018 8:29:00 PM

Thank you for your encouraging words, Leanne. I suppose you are right. Keepin' the faith. Thanks for the love sent...coming back to you. Love and blessings Charlie xo

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/5/2018 2:19:00 PM

Charles, it is kind of sad and eerie that every time someone close to you dies, a fragment of your existence dies with you as you age. I'm the youngest of my family and all have died except my sister who is 87 years old. And I always ask,"what happened ". A poignant but great poem.

Charles Messina
Date: 9/5/2018 8:32:00 PM

Sorry for your losses, Ralph. You have hit the nail on the head. a fragment of your existence does die with you. God bless you, your sister and your loved ones. Thank you for your kind words

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/5/2018 1:32:00 PM

my deepest condolences, charles... i lost 5 good friends/relatives last august and i am still in pain... such a heartfelt, bittersweet write reflecting your grief... huggs

Charles Messina
Date: 9/5/2018 8:37:00 PM

I am truly sorry for your losses, Nette. My condolences and prayers to you and your family. I feel your pain. Thank you for your very kind words. Love and hugs :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/5/2018 1:24:00 PM

There is nothing like the loss of a friend unless it is the loss of three in a row. So sad! My grandfather's suit had 17 funeral cards in the pocket when we found it to bury with him. So very sad. It is amazing how fast things go downhill, and how thunderstruck we are by it. Enjoyed your poem, Charles.

Charles Messina
Date: 9/5/2018 8:41:00 PM

Thank you, Caren. Yes, in a blink of an eye things can do a complete U-turn. That it quite a collection of funeral cards, I hope your grandfather lived a wonderful long life. Death is sad, thank god for memories. Thank you again for your kind words...hugs charlie

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/5/2018 5:50:00 AM

So sorry for your great loss. My coworker had the same thing happen. As she was talking about the loss of two relatives, she reads a text that she’s lost a dear friend. Life can be cruel at times.

Charles Messina
Date: 9/5/2018 10:21:00 AM

Aww, sorry to hear that. Thank you so much Kim. Yes life can be. :(

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 9/5/2018 4:11:00 AM

Best wishes, Charlie, to you and those close to the ones you have lost.

Charles Messina
Date: 9/5/2018 10:22:00 AM

Thank you very much, Lawrence. Much appreciated

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/5/2018 4:02:00 AM

Sadly as you get older you find yourself going to more funerals' and one day it will be our turn. But they leave behind fond memories. Sorry for you loss Charlie. Tom

Charles Messina
Date: 9/5/2018 10:25:00 AM

Yes, I am finding that out as I age, it seem like I've been fed a steady diet of funerals lately. Yes, one day we too shall depart and leave behind fond memories. Thank you very much Tom. Charlie