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To want you all to read this?

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chegirlWILLbeserene · 26/04/2010 21:11

Not really the place I know. But I want everyone to read this. I want you all to know how wonderful my daughter was and how much she is missed. So indulge me please.

Tommorow (27th) is the fourth anniversary of my girls death from luekemia. She was only 14 and was wonderful. She was so strong and brave, so dignified and graceful, so very very beautiful.

I miss her. I wish you could all have met her.

I found this poem after she died.

THE RECALL
THE night was dark when she went away, and they slept.

The night is dark now, and I call for her, "Come back, my darling; the world is asleep; and no one would know, if you came for a moment while stars are gazing at stars."

She went away when the trees were in bud and the spring was young.

Now the flowers are in high bloom and I call, "Come back, my darling. The children gather and scatter flowers in reckless sport. And if you come and take one little blossom no one will miss it."

Those that used to play are playing still, so spendthrift is life.

I listen to their chatter and call, "Come back, my darling, for mother's heart is full to the brim with love, and if you come to snatch only one little kiss from her no one will grudge it."

Rabindranth Tagore

OP posts:
strawberrycornetto · 26/04/2010 22:45

What a perfect, beautiful poem. I am sorry for your loss and I will be thinking of you, your daughter and your family tomorrow.

Monty100 · 26/04/2010 22:49

Chegirl, wishing you strength. I'm so sorry. xx

piratecat · 26/04/2010 22:51

thankyou for sharing such a wonderful poem, I am so sorry for the loss of your amazing girl.

the 27th is special for me too, so i will think of you, and say a paryer.xx

Lucianne3 · 26/04/2010 22:53

So sorry for your loss. What a moving poem.

Fruitysunshine · 26/04/2010 22:54

Chegirl, I am sorry to learn of your loss. I have just lit a candle for you and your daughter.

chaostrulyreigns · 26/04/2010 22:56

Chegirl thank you for sharing such a poignant beautiful poem with us.

I an so sorry for your loss.

I have just got out of my bed and hugged my Billie (7) and left my tears for your Billie on her pillow.

bibbitybobbityhat · 26/04/2010 22:56

What will you do tomorrow Chegirl, to mark the anniversary? Is there somewhere special you go? I will be thinking of you.

JustAnotherManicMummy · 26/04/2010 23:01

Gosh that made me well-up. Will spare a thought tomorrow for you, she and your family.

shay2006 · 26/04/2010 23:05

Thinking of you and your daughter, lovely poem x

differentnameforthis · 26/04/2010 23:17

So sorry for your loss...will keep you in my prayers tomorrow.

aactionmum · 26/04/2010 23:31

Beautiful poem.
I'm so sorry for your loss... My heart feels so heavy now...
Thinking of you xx

PrettyVacant1 · 26/04/2010 23:33

Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem and the joy and memory of Billie.

Thinking of you all x

KerryMumbles · 26/04/2010 23:34

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Olifin · 26/04/2010 23:42

A lovely poem; thank you for posting it chegirl. I cannot imagine the pain of your loss. Billie sounds like a wonderful girl. xxx

pigletmania · 26/04/2010 23:48

Aww Chegirl sorry for your devastating loss, big hugs thinking of you

shabbapinkfrog · 26/04/2010 23:50

Che - I will be holding you close in my heart tomorrow and lighting my candle in honour and with great respect for you and your precious girl. I know that many miles separate us but if you start to falter tomorrow remember that I am 'with' you in spirit....take care my friend.

Billie, your family love and miss you so much - I will be thinking about you on your 'remember' day...hope you and my two sons have found each other and that you are causing as much trouble as you possibly can in heaven xxxx

mumeeee · 27/04/2010 00:05

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the poem. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow

Angelcat666 · 27/04/2010 00:08

So sorry for your loss xxx

SuziKettles · 27/04/2010 00:15

Thinking of you and your dear, dear girl.

bumpybecky · 27/04/2010 00:16

So sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you tomorrow xxx

Conundrumish · 27/04/2010 00:24

I'm so, so sorry Chegirl. I think you used to have a picture of her in your profile didn't you? I will be thinking of you tomorrow.

SpringyWho · 27/04/2010 00:43

I'm very much a cynical 'only words on a screen' sort of person, but that poem, and knowing how much it means to you, just made me cry. You always paint such a vivid picture of her - she must have been an amazing girl, and you are an amazing mother for keeping her alive as you do.

donkeyderby · 27/04/2010 00:52

Chegirl, I don't know you but your poem - and the knowledge of your loss - has made me sob.

didgeridoo · 27/04/2010 01:02

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I hope you will be able to focus on the happy times you had together & that this will give you some comfort. The poem is heartbreakingly beautiful. I will be thinking of you & your family xx.

solo · 27/04/2010 01:02

What a lovely poem. I will think of you and your beautiful daughter too. God bless,x

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