SWORD OF ARTHUR. A re-post. My son's birthday approaches, (March 1) and I am sandwiched in between that and the holidays.

Beautiful

Thank you, Diane.

This is as beautiful as it is freeing for you, David.

I am go happy for you that you are able to get to this point ( I don't know how anyone does get to this point), after the loss of a much-beloved one.

When the loss is so young and out of order, as it always is for a child, the pain is even more intense.

Thank you, Kathryn, The road is never easy, but I stumble less.

Open myself to love
Remember him with joy
No longer anger
Relieve myself the guilt

Powerful emotions you have shared David. And such a handsome son.
March 1st comes way too often for me as well.
We are forced to carry on and hold tight to the memories and to the joy.

Your memories are featured at The Surreal Circus.

Thank you, Carol, unfortunately, you are one of the few that can empathize.

Very unfortunate to have such a tragedy in common. However, I am thankful for our connection and continued support.

Such a beautiful poem in honor of your beautiful boy.

Thank you, Debbie.

My heart always goes out to you and Jamie when I read about Jeremy. I do hope writing this poem was liberating for you, David. Some things are hard to accept and the death of one's child has to be the greatest one.

I hope someday his daughter can read all you have shared about Jeremy and understand the love you have for him...and that she too is deeply loved.

I pray that someday, when sh is old enough, she will seize upon these words and cherish his memory though she never knew him. Thank you, Sonia.

((((hugs))))

Very sensitively put David. I'm truly sorry for your loss. I agree no parent should be in the position of outliving a child. The hurt is devastating.

Thank you, David.

This is a moving and I am sure a healing poem.

Thank you, Mary Ann.

He is a very nice looking young man. I know you must miss him.

That goes unsaid. Thank you again.

How sad. Very well written...

Thank you, Karen.

.......what a handsome, handsome, young man....I think your sharing this very clear picture of Jeremy and sharing BEFORE the actual time of his death seems the beginning of what might be a salving (if that is possible) of the grief process you are traveling.
When I first came upon you, the first mention of Jeremy, was only made in a seemingly mystical way, when one was almost made to guess the situation. (The pain too exquisite to bear, as was obvious and so touching and understandable) I'm not sure if you are aware and especially not questioning the amount of pain you are still suffering at his loss and will always, BUT in your most recent mentioning of your son, you are doing it in a
larger, more celebratory manner. I hope with each memory and mention to your friends, of your beautiful son, you will somehow continue to be comforted in realizing how much you and Jaimie are loved and how much each of us wish to aid in some way in lessening your anguish.
This is one of those very important times in life when friendship seems not enough, in light of how your friends wish they could help take ALL the the pain away.
Oh! For the power to do that dear David.....

We have traveled a long path together, Barbara. How can one differentiate between my pain and the pain of others. Loss is loss, mother, father, child, husband, wife, friend, and yes, even that of a beloved pet.

Gather has helped me measurably. It is only here I can voice my inner feeling without being judged and know that my friend will support my words.

Thank you, Friend Barbara.

That should read, "Gather has helped me immeasurably."

What a handsome young man, his birthday is the same day as mine...
A beautiful tribute...

Thank you, Truth. (Truth, my favorite word.)

Nicely written David. My youngest grandchild will be 19 on March 1.

Thank you, Audrey.

Such a handsome young man and a beautiful tribute. You have come so far in your journey. You are a light of hope for those of us who haven't traveled as far on the path, David. Thank you.

“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”

― Albert Camus

very nice... a hug to you...

Very moving. Well written, David.

Thank you, William.

I echo others as I express my appreciation of your fine poem and beautiful tribute to your son. My sympathy and gratitude to you for introducing us to your son. He must be a very good man.

Yes, he was, as good as any of and as bad as we have been. Thank you, Kevin

A most worthy repost! Wonderfully written and poignantly expressed and felt. :-)

Thank you, Gary.

Sharp tribute - nicely done

Thank you for sharing and submitting to
The Surreal Circus.

Thank you, Bernard.

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Thank you for sharing in the Triple Name Club.

Thank you my friend, I know what lies in your heart.

yes, you do =)~

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

Worthy of reposting, for certain.

Thank you, John, for reading and rereading.

This is a very sweet poem.
I will feature this in my group today

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Thank you, Angela, and thanks for the feature.

Perfect poem for anyone who has lost a child.

Thanks for sharing with Gather's Luminous Writers and Artists. Featured.

These poems and his memory are all I have left of him to share. if it helps somebody else walk this hellish road then I have served his life well. Thank you, and thanks for the feature.

Sorry also for your loss.

Thank you, Earl. If you are ever near the Wall I would appreciate you placing a note with his name in the cracks.

Was it the Vietnam Wall? I'm sorry, David. I'm in the dark about the story. However, your tribute brings to mind a saying "Forgiving means letting go of a better past" It was coined by a mother whose daughter was murdered. She forgave the murderer and regained her life.
Beautiful poetry - as always.

Thank you, Jan. He passed in his sleep, leaving behind an infant and a fiance'. Life gives and takes, hew was thirty. He would have been thirty-nine March 1.

Beautifully expressed. Sweet sweet memories you will always have to hold dear to your heart.

Thank you, Angela.

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