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Elizabeth

May 9, 2014
By Shade3043 DIAMOND, Shade3043 Did This, In Case Of Anonymous, Other
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Shade3043 DIAMOND, Shade3043 Did This, In Case Of Anonymous, Other
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When I was a boy, I would always hear scary things in the news and my mother would say to me, "Always look for the helpers. Everywhere you look you will always find people helping." - Fred Rogers

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You were there.
You were there when I wasn't.
The view of my memory might be obscure.
Oh, how I wish that all the putrid were pure.

Elizabeth.
What's the view like from up in heaven?
How was your meeting with God?

Elizabeth.
Have you forgotten all about me?
Cause I just can't do the same for you.

Observe, if you would
A little boy.
One who just couldn't believe.
One who could not take the news that he heard.
It must have just been a mistake.
Because what have I done?
To be alone?
Like a drifter in the desert.
What have I done?
To you, God?
Why'd you take
A piece of your grace
Why must you take her away?

Elizabeth
Can you hear me up there in those clouds?
Elizabeth
Cause I can't make out what your saying down here.

Elizabeth
Won't you join me and sing like we did when I was young?
Elizabeth
or will my tears just flow again when they have all been sung?

© Vanessa M., Glendale, AZ

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Rest In Peace to my Mother, whom I hope can hear me all the way up in heaven.
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TheOceansBlackBird SILVER said...
on Oct. 19 2014 at 9:26 pm
TheOceansBlackBird SILVER, Richmond, California
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One persons craziness is another persons reality<br /> -Tim Burton<br /> <br /> and then there&#039;s this one<br /> ╭&cap;╮（︶︿︶）╭&cap;╮

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I think this is a beautiful song/poem shade. I'm sure your mother would be proud.
PureDrawings BRONZE said...
on Oct. 1 2014 at 11:01 pm
PureDrawings BRONZE, Chandler, Arizona
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you did a really good job. it sad, and i felt ur emotion. Good job.
@Tabatha said...
on Sep. 23 2014 at 1:52 pm
@Shade three zero four three, this poemitry was very captivating and your words are beyond fantastic nix works
Castiels.Freaking.Trenchcoat SILVER said...
on Jul. 21 2014 at 1:28 pm
Castiels.Freaking.Trenchcoat SILVER, Columbiana, Ohio
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This was/is amazing, Shade. So emotional. Almost made me cry... I never cry.
___averylynn_____ SILVER said...
on Jul. 20 2014 at 11:39 pm
___averylynn_____ SILVER, Waterford, Michigan
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I really liked it.  I dont know what its like to have your mom die, but I did lose a loved one and it felt like the world was caving in on me.  I couldnt stop crying and I was practically heaving because I felt so much pain inside.  I wanted to scream at the world and tell God to take me with her.  It wasn't fair.  I guess she dug her own grave, but it wasn't fair.  I am also a christian, so the things you said just made sense from my religious standpoint because sometimes I feel like God isn't listening.  But maybe its all for the best.  I also thought it was sad and really sweet.  
Sunshine2420 SILVER said...
on Jun. 10 2014 at 12:07 am
Sunshine2420 SILVER, Unknown, Other
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It is just so perfect :)
malloryryan07 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 8 2014 at 4:06 pm
malloryryan07 BRONZE, Brookwood, Alabama
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That was so beautiful... Definitely 5/5 stars.
JJ_Lone PLATINUM said...
on May. 21 2014 at 10:18 pm
JJ_Lone PLATINUM, Davenport, Washington
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Awww.... this is so sad... I am crying! Awesome
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 18 2014 at 10:51 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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WOW. This was amazing. It really made me feel like I knew Elizabeth....X,)
PhoenixTears GOLD said...
on May. 18 2014 at 5:42 pm
PhoenixTears GOLD, Stansbury Park, Utah
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oh my gosh... This just made me cry. No joke. I am crying, I can't see what I'm typing to well. Oh goodness, this is just so powerfully worded and the meaning is so vivid... Just breaks my heart. But I really like this poem.
Misunderstood said...
on May. 15 2014 at 7:41 am
This was great I can relate I lost my mom when I was young to.
MynaJane1234 GOLD said...
on May. 14 2014 at 3:58 pm
MynaJane1234 GOLD, Greenfield, Ohio
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Wow this is really good sad but i can realte to this a lot great job!!!! 5/5 stars