Requiem
Written for my beloved son H.W.G.32 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I'm so very sorry for your tragic loss, and yes, we will meet our loved ones in Heaven, I have no doubt of that. I can't begin to imagine the pain of losing a child, I can't believe the pain every really leaves you. This is the most beautiful poem I've read, and I can only thank you for sharing it with us. Sending love and prayers. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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I'm so very sorry for your tragic loss, and yes, we will meet our loved ones in Heaven, I have no doubt of that. I can't begin to imagine the pain of losing a child, I can't believe the pain every really leaves you. This is the most beautiful poem I've read, and I can only thank you for sharing it with us. Sending love and prayers. Sandra xx
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Dear Sandra, Thank you for your review and the five stars. It's a response like yours that really fills me with tears, although they are tears of cleansing, tears of healing. Your faith shines through like the sun through the rain and to receive such words from you is a blessing indeed. cheers Cass
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
As a mother, I cannot imagine this kind of pain. That you can put your feelings on paper as part of the healing process is, I think, a blessed thing. This is well-written and I enjoyed the rhyming and flow of it. I also like the idea of your son, through his ashes, becomes one with the earth.
Nicely done. Take care.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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As a mother, I cannot imagine this kind of pain. That you can put your feelings on paper as part of the healing process is, I think, a blessed thing. This is well-written and I enjoyed the rhyming and flow of it. I also like the idea of your son, through his ashes, becomes one with the earth.
Nicely done. Take care.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Dear Pam, Thank you for your review and the five stars. These words were written more than twenty years ago at the time of his passing, but it has only been lately that I can read them without tears.
I confess to a sense of loss on sunny Saturday mornings when Heath would be out of bed early and off to the skateboard park or some other physically taxing pursuit
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story in a poem. Your son's ashes are flowing with the water and wind. He was taken to a great place, where it was peaceful. And many memories were there of him and his dad fishing.I enjoyed reading. May he rest in peace.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story in a poem. Your son's ashes are flowing with the water and wind. He was taken to a great place, where it was peaceful. And many memories were there of him and his dad fishing.I enjoyed reading. May he rest in peace.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Dear Carolyn, Thank you for your review and the five stars. You sum up the words written and the thoughts expressed very well. His father passed away in Feb of 2019 and I'm sure they're up on the river together having the time of their "lives".
Cheers Cass
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My husband. loved to fish. You are. Welcome.
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You are welcome. My husband loved to fish.
Comment from l.raven
HI Cass, tears my sweet friend...I am so sorry
for the loss of your son...no mother should bury a child
sweet girl...he is now Resting in Peace...
I had one brother who's ashes were put into the water
in Florida where he lived most of his life...and my
brother who just past is going in the water where he spent
most of his life....they were fishermen...
I love your poem...and love your beautiful picture...
very nicely written...love you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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HI Cass, tears my sweet friend...I am so sorry
for the loss of your son...no mother should bury a child
sweet girl...he is now Resting in Peace...
I had one brother who's ashes were put into the water
in Florida where he lived most of his life...and my
brother who just past is going in the water where he spent
most of his life....they were fishermen...
I love your poem...and love your beautiful picture...
very nicely written...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Dear Linda, Thank you for your review and the AWESOME SIX STARS. Thanks also for your kind and generous remarks speaking of the arrangements for two of your brothers. It seemed such a natural idea to us as I expect it does to your brothers' nearest and dearest. Heath died more than twenty years ago, but I hung on to these words all that time until I felt ready to share them with the world.
The shock was cushioned considerably by the generous response from my FanStorian friends. You especially Linda my pet. Love you heaps 'n heaps 'n heaps. Love you til the clouds turn blue
And the sky turns pink in hue
Love you til the birds all sing
About the love of Christ, Our King
cheers Cass
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Hi Cass, your words my wonderful friend just cocooned around my heart...Thank You for all your love in this beautiful poem...I'm going to copy it...
I am so grateful Cass we will see them again...and that they are now at peace...
but I sure miss them...and I know you do Heath as well...
Thank You for your friendship so truly
cherished my beautiful friend...
and you are alwayssss so welcome...
love you to the Heavens...Linda xxoo 🙏💖🙏💓🙏🌻🙂
Comment from Paul McFarland
These kind of poems are very special. Sadly, I have written a few of them. Most of the time the words come easily. It's as if the deceased person is helping to guide my hand.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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These kind of poems are very special. Sadly, I have written a few of them. Most of the time the words come easily. It's as if the deceased person is helping to guide my hand.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Dear Paul, how very odd that you should remark on "the deceased guiding my hand". This has happened so many times when I've been struggling with a line of poetry or just a single word. It just "pops" into my head and it will be perfect for what I'm looking for. I feel for you having written more than one memorial poem. They are sad things aren't they? If Someone gives us a bit of help to write them, well good for us. cheers Cass
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
' Requiem ', is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's work. It was a privilege to review a poem of this standard. I very much look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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' Requiem ', is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's work. It was a privilege to review a poem of this standard. I very much look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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My dear Duchess, Thank you for your review and the five stars This piece was written more than twenty years ago, shortly after Heath had died. He was 27 years old
and my younger son. We still speak of him at times, usually of some amusing thing he did .Or said. He had a "smart mouth"(like his mother) and repartee came naturally to him. cheers Cass
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Cass Carlton, you're blessed. To have had a son like that is blessing with heaps of love.
Take care and a hug,
the Duchess x
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
So poignant, but well told, Cass. Your words were
carefully chosen and so meaningful and straight
from your heart. The image is perfect. I wrote a
poem 'Under the Tree' for my brother. My sincere
condolences for the loss of your beloved son.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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So poignant, but well told, Cass. Your words were
carefully chosen and so meaningful and straight
from your heart. The image is perfect. I wrote a
poem 'Under the Tree' for my brother. My sincere
condolences for the loss of your beloved son.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Dear Jan, Thank you for your review and the five stars.
I'd like to read your poem "Under the Tree". Can you tell me where in your portfolio I'd be likely to find it? I've had a quick "squiz" but couldn't see it. So if you could direct me?? Your words of condolence are most comforting. Heath died when he was 27,more than twenty years ago. I was unable to share the words I wrote for him until quite recently, hence the long time between pen and posting. The comfort in the condolences I have received has been immeasurable.
I had no idea my feelings were still so raw and sensitive. The whole exercise has been a valuable lesson. cheers Cass
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yes, first page abut halfway down. I'd be honored for you to read it.
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Comment from RGstar
Hi Cass.
As you may know, I lost my son 3 weeks ago, and though I didn't know this was about your son until after read, I found the words and the ambiance as well the projection, within a beautiful simplicity, just beautifully calming. It is as pure as the stream you describe, and after reading a second time, I find its sincerity gentle and moving.
A lovely thing.
He would have been proud.
My best wishes, and condolences.
RG
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Hi Cass.
As you may know, I lost my son 3 weeks ago, and though I didn't know this was about your son until after read, I found the words and the ambiance as well the projection, within a beautiful simplicity, just beautifully calming. It is as pure as the stream you describe, and after reading a second time, I find its sincerity gentle and moving.
A lovely thing.
He would have been proud.
My best wishes, and condolences.
RG
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Dear RGstar, Thank you for your review and the AWESOME SIX STARS. Thanks also for your generous comments on the quality of my writing. From you, they are praise not lightly wrung, and I am truly thrilled. My son died more than twenty years ago at 27 years old, but the words I had composed for his committal ceremony I had been unable to release, until quite recently. The condolences I've received have touched me greatly. I had no idea there was still so much unresolved sorrow still hiding away. A lot of it has been dispelled with the sweet messages I've received of late. I hope that you too may be comforted in the same way. Looking back, I realize I didn't really grieve. I was too busy being the stoic wife and mother. Silly Grandma!! Truth will out! Thank you again for your kind words. They encourage me like few others.
cheers Cass
Comment from joann r romei
This was really beautiful, I am so sorry you lost your son, this beloved poem of loss hits the reader deeply, and I pray for your families peace, and I believe we all do meet again with our departed.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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This was really beautiful, I am so sorry you lost your son, this beloved poem of loss hits the reader deeply, and I pray for your families peace, and I believe we all do meet again with our departed.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Dear Joann, Thank you for your Review and the AWESOME SIX STARS. Thank you also for your words of condolence which are most kind and comforting. I wrote these words more than twenty years ago after Heath had died aged 27.Somehow, I couldn't bring myself to share them with anyone and they stayed tucked away and hidden from view. I had no idea I had so much unexpressed sorrow over losing Heath. It has all been revealed with my tearful response to the words from fellow FanStorians.(I guess it's better out than in) Your words of consolation affect me deeply. It is wonderful to learn that so many people have an abiding faith in the hereafter. Thank you again cheers Cass
Comment from royowen
It is not good to bury one's child, everything is out of whack, but you released his remains to a familiar spot, which now has a great spiritual connection. Beautifully written , sorry for your loss, River Murray? you must be an Aussie. Well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2022
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It is not good to bury one's child, everything is out of whack, but you released his remains to a familiar spot, which now has a great spiritual connection. Beautifully written , sorry for your loss, River Murray? you must be an Aussie. Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2022
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Dear Roy, Thank you for your review and the five stars.
Yes I'm an Ozzie, born and bred. The river is a total giveaway isn't it? The place we chose was a favourite camping spot for Heath and my husband. My elder son Shaun, took the container out into mid- stream on the kayak and gently let the contents flow out with the water. Then he filled it with water and let it fall to the river bed. The day had been grey and drizzly with rain until Shaun pushed the kayak's nose into the water. Then, as if a switch had been thrown we were enveloped in brilliant sunlight that was warming and a blessing to us all on that cold day in June 2001.Heath was 27 when he died in December of 2000. Although I wrote these words more than twenty years ago, it's only been recently I've been able to consider releasing them for the world to read. They were kept in private, too precious to share, until just recently when I felt able to let them out. It has been an experience I won't forget. cheers Cass
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I?m so sorry, as a parent and grandparent, I would be devastated, well done Cass