Chris in VA Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I am afraid and cannot draw near Your flame of grief will burn and scar and I have just now mended! So, I stand apart and watch while others gather, mourn, and comfort. Marvel at the broken ones, who stay beside the broken. For Rosie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 That is absolutely beautiful, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 This is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I pm'ed you. I don't think this is appropriate, despite good intentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I pm'ed you. I don't think this is appropriate, despite good intentions. Seriously??? If someone wrote a poem for me, I would be honored and thankful. Heck, I'd be impressed with a limerick. I can't imagine why you think Chris was wrong for writing and posting her beautiful and heartfelt poem. Ultimately, it's up to Rosie to decide how she feels, and I think if anything is inappropriate in this thread, it's your public criticism of Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Seriously??? If someone wrote a poem for me, I would be honored and thankful. Heck, I'd be impressed with a limerick. I can't imagine why you think Chris was wrong for writing and posting her beautiful and heartfelt poem. Ultimately, it's up to Rosie to decide how she feels, and I think if anything is inappropriate in this thread, it's your public criticism of Chris. Personally, when I can't imagine why someone would do something, I take the time to ask before attacking them. I guess we do things differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Personally, when I can't imagine why someone would do something, I take the time to ask before attacking them. I guess we do things differently. I'm sorry, but if you had something to say to Chris about how "inappropriate" her poem was, there was no reason to post it publicly, particularly since you said you were also sending her a PM. You certainly didn't "take the time to ask" when you posted your comment about Chris's poem, so I hardly think you should be painting yourself as the victim here. And FWIW, you needn't be so dramatic. I didn't "attack" you. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I am confident that Rosie does not need us to treat her like a fragile flower. Let her read it or ignore it or rail against it or hate it or love it or just not care about poetry at all as she sees fit. IMO> :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 :chillpill: you punks! Chris, you're a darling. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Glad you found us, Rosie! :) And RaeAnne, if you're still here, I want to apologize for overreacting to your post. I was trying to be considerate of Chris's feelings, but in doing that I wasn't considerate of yours. I'm very sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Wow Chris! Beautifully written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 What little I know of Rosie, I think it's a beautiful poem and appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I think it's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I should have pm'd it. I had just read about the quilt that people so lovingly made for Rosie, and I felt a bit, IDK, weird that I didn't participate when Rosie means so much to me. So the poem just popped out. I don't do grief well myself, and it inhibits me from being who I want to be with those who have hard things to go thru. Rosie, you are gracious and generous, and I dearly care for you. Thank you for allowing me to give you what I can-- Thank you for always just being Rosie. I admire you so much and can't even say how much I wish good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 It's such a beautiful poem that initially I assumed it was plucked from history. Holy cow -- you can write, Chris!!! The message within the poem is clear and poignant. Chris, I think your poem has opened me up to poetry like no poem I've ever read before. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Rosie))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I don't have Chris's gift. Just hugs. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Chris, I think it's beautiful. :grouphug: to you and :grouphug: to Rosie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 What a lovely gift of self. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 That was lovely Chris. I'm glad you posted it here. Poems about grief are grounding and comforting. And I don't want to go into a poem analysis which is what I keep doing when I try to type why I like your poem. So I'll just type that I like it and it's timely. It's timely because I just saw the quilt thread too. I wasn't really ever on the chat side before July so I was unaware of the loss of Rosie's son before yesterday and didn't know how to express my sympathy without digging up the old thread or pm ing her out of the blue. To do nothing seemed callous. So thank you Chris. Rosie, this is so belated, so I'll just say I've been praying that God will continue to give you comfort and peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Chris, How lovely and touching. Remembering you Rosie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I should have pm'd it. I had just read about the quilt that people so lovingly made for Rosie, and I felt a bit, IDK, weird that I didn't participate when Rosie means so much to me. So the poem just popped out. I don't do grief well myself, and it inhibits me from being who I want to be with those who have hard things to go thru. Rosie, you are gracious and generous, and I dearly care for you. Thank you for allowing me to give you what I can-- Thank you for always just being Rosie. I admire you so much and can't even say how much I wish good for you. Ditto that! I wanted and had planned on participating, but got flustered not understanding the directions. I should have persevered. Anyway, here is a heart-felt hug, Rosie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I should have pm'd it. I had just read about the quilt that people so lovingly made for Rosie, and I felt a bit, IDK, weird that I didn't participate when Rosie means so much to me. So the poem just popped out. I don't do grief well myself, and it inhibits me from being who I want to be with those who have hard things to go thru. Rosie, you are gracious and generous, and I dearly care for you. Thank you for allowing me to give you what I can-- Thank you for always just being Rosie. I admire you so much and can't even say how much I wish good for you. No, I don't think you should have PM'd it. You shared a bit of your soul with us and I, for one, am honored. Your touching poem is heart-renderingly beautiful. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.