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Answering the Call
by Cryssa C

Tuesday, March 04, 2008
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For my brother-in-law, Ron, who has spent the last year battling brain cancer. This morning, March 6, 2008, he answered the angels' call...

 

 

 

At first glance, I turn against it…
            --rejecting the bright light--
The pull to stay is too appealing-
            my family’s call too real

 

Sunlight plays upon the shadows
            --causing me to lose my grip
But persistent hearing of angels’ calling
            makes me look again

 

In cautious steps I move forward
            --moving toward the light
With curiosity I travel 
            pulled onward by the glow

 

Moving toward the light
            --veil thinning; spirits beckoning
Shrouds of darkness     
            falling from my eyes

 

Traveling toward the light
            --eyes wide open
Drinking in the luminous glow;
            feeling its embrace

 

Reaching for, and seeking brilliance
            --basking in its shine
Running now, in hope and brightness
            --running to my home…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo 11/12/2008
I offer you and your family my most sincere sympathy. This is a stirring piece of poetry and tugs at this heart quite heavily. One can feel the pull toward the light and the human struggle to fight going forth, and then the resignation of heart, mind, and soul to seek eternal light. Beautifully done, Elizabeth.
Reviewed by Kathy Armijo 3/19/2008
The struggle ... to stay here or go to the Light ... difficult. Your heart and faith pour out through your words.
My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you and Ron's family. May God's love help all of you through this journey.

God bless you. Kathy
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 3/17/2008
Firstly, I am so sorry for your devastating loss, Chryssa. The denial of the death of someone so cherished and close must be intense. But I am staggered by your ability to pen such beauty and hope in the narrated voice of the one who is answering the call. That is truly "letting go". I am in awe. Bless you. From personal experience of "near death", you have penned this with amazing lumination. As the body weakens and grows frail, it is my personal experience that the spirit life becomes more enhanced and "real"... the shift in transition is just how you describe. What a fantastic picture to hold onto. What faith shines within this. Thank you, and may many in similar situations be strengthened, comforted and blessed by your words. Kate xx
Reviewed by A PAX 3/17/2008
That was beautiful, it takes the mystery and fear out of a natural passing and a part of what all of use must eventually tho through, I am sorry for your losss........pax A
Reviewed by Axilea MU 3/16/2008
Life's experiences need words to accompany them and sometimes words help us heal.
I had never thought of the experience of light making one feel caught between two worlds, hesitating and then inevitably walking towards the brightness.

Axilea
Reviewed by Sara Coslett 3/8/2008
Cryssa, my condolences to you and your family. You've immortalized him for the world with your eloquent poem filled with warmth, peace and love. ~ Sara
Reviewed by Lavendar Jazz 3/8/2008
My prayers go out to you and your family...May you find peace.
Reviewed by E T Waldron 3/7/2008
My condolences Cryssa...You have penned a triumphant poem of enlightenment for the occasion and in my humble opinion it is perfect!

Love,
ET
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 3/7/2008
At a time that could be very dark, you express light and glory. My most sincere sympathy. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Leo Durrant 3/6/2008
Deepest sympathies. I hope your family is well.
Leo
Reviewed by Diana Wiles 3/6/2008
This is a beautiful and moving tribute for your brother-in-law, Ron...my heartfelt sypathy to you..another exciting journey awaits him now however. You have captured this surreal movement to the Spirit world so graciously, and poignantly. Love, Diana.
Reviewed by Scott Knutson 3/6/2008
You capture well what must be the feeling as one moves from this reality to the next. I too enjoyed your last two lines.
Reviewed by Sandra Corona 3/6/2008
The angels sing rejoicing but human hearts are saddened. My sincere sympathy, dear. My only brother, Mike, passed suddenly May 25, 2007 of a sudden, massive, fatal heart attack.

May God comfort you and those who will miss him.

Sandy
Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten 3/6/2008
The pen of the poet...cries in Faith!
. . . it brings hope to the tears that fall, watching the quill raise them back on high to make stars out of them in the heavens!

Bless you, Cryssa...I am so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. . .
My prayers are with you and yours...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Reviewed by Connie Faust 3/5/2008
Oh, Cryssa, this is tender, touching, filled with light. At times like these, we often feel the pull of heaven in our own souls as our loved ones draw near to that time of "going home."

Love,
Connie
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) 3/5/2008
Sadness and pain still grip ones heart reading this.
Magical penn, yet your pain and angst of everyone close, must be bloody bottom drawer.
However, such faith will see all through for good or ill.
With dad it is touch and go, and the prayers really do carry one in a God like cocoon. Prayers come with this note and will continue.
Reviewed by John Leko 3/5/2008
...though fingers loosen grip...upon the world soon to leave...how bright is the wonderful path...its light holding our hand...and as your beautiful pen tells us...running home.
sad and inspiring pen...
John
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 3/5/2008
Knowing that you care will make Ron better in accepting the angel's call, then again, he is one of the lucky ones that can tell his Lord of being ready.

Georg
Reviewed by Mary Coe 3/5/2008
Very beautiful and touching. A heartfelt write.
Reviewed by Charlie 3/4/2008
Very beautiful, Cryss. Take care. --Charlie
Reviewed by stan nassano 3/4/2008
even with faith it's still mighty hard,nice write,
stan
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 3/4/2008
This justs drips of sadness and I am so very sorry to hear what your brother in law is having to go through. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Elizabeth Price 3/4/2008
So sad. I'm also sorry you are having to go through this. Excellent write. Liz
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 3/4/2008
Cryssa,

Poignant. Beautiful. Inspiring. Well done. Like Karen said (below), I'm sorry you're going through this.

(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 3/4/2008
I'm so sorry you're going through this; you're in my prayers, Cryssa! Very well penned; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. ;(
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