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No Rhyme - No Reason
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The call came last night, around 7 pm - my nephew Jim asked if I was sitting, he had bad news - MATTHEW, a Grand-Nephew of only 24, had just been KILLED in a motorcycle accident!

No details are known yet, as his sister Debbie, the Mother was overtaken with grief. Another sister, Rosemarie, was hysterical - when the kids were just tykes, she baby-sat them - her son Eric, is the same age.

Yes, it will be a horrendous Holiday weekend for our Family, and I - as the oldest living patriarch now, must find a way to be strong, and hopefully to console the others.

This poem, while not an actual eulogy naming Matt, is my humble first attempt.

Perhaps it may help others out there in this wide world of human suffering?

Pax Tecum. Tom.



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No Rhyme - No Reason

© - Tom Hyland - 07/03/08


There is No Rhyme, Nor Any Reason -
For Any Loved One to be Taken From Us -
The Cycle of Life And Death Occurs in Every Season.


No Matter How Hard We Try -
There Are No Perfect Words of Comfort -
No Understanding Why!


We Live - We Laugh - We Love - We Die!
We Question - We Wonder - We Pray -
‘Tis Always Hurtful to Say Goodbye.


We Are But Mere Mortals on Planet Earth -
We Petition Our Immortals to Help Us -
Throughout Time, From Our Birth.


We Mourn, We Grieve, We Strike Our Breasts -
Why? Oh, Why? Oh, Why?
Is There Really a Place of Eternal Rest?


From Children We Are Taught -
‘Tis Better to Give, Than to Receive -
But Love Hurts - We Are Distraught.


Will There Be Better Days Ahead?
How May I Console You?
‘Tis Hard to Know, As I Bow My Head.


Lord - May Your Help And Love Never Cease -
As There Is No Rhyme, No Reason -
Lord - Please Grant Us Your Peace!


Amen.


If There Is to Be Peace - Let It Begin With Me!


© - TKH



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 Reviews of "No Rhyme - No Reason"
Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on September 21, 2008
thought provoking read

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on July 12, 2008
Wise beyond words. May you find consolation in good memories and
small everyday pleasures. Peace, 'Pea'

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on July 9, 2008
My sympathies, Tom.
It is difficult to see a young life cut so short.

He is in the very best of hands, now.

Elizabeth

Reviewed on July 6, 2008
O.M.G, I had to stop and read the date, wasn't sure if this was an oldie that came in...
Tom - This is terrible news! My heart is with them and YOU!
I want to say more, my neighbor passed on (72yrs) from health ailments, some he beat and then some beat him, RESTING in peace I want to extend! and to your Grand nephew the same!
He and you/etc. are in my constant prayers!
STay Positive!
KEEP the memories of him strong! Many need to know him more! and what made him happy (other than his motorcycle) Which My boyfr. fell on the Main road with recently and broke 2 places in his leg!
WE MUST be AWARE they are out riding!

I don't know what else to say, but take good care of eachother! FAMILY and FRIENDS are always needed!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Lady Sheexooo

I'm curious what kind of bike it was, not that it matters.. Paul's (my boyfr. is a Sportster) Harley - R.I.P. and may the Good Lord give YOu all PEACE!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on July 5, 2008
So very sorry to hear of your family's great loss, my friend.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on July 3, 2008
We are in reality, mere grains of sand floating through an enormous vast universe. My heart deeply breaks for you at this time and wish there were more profound words to express this feeling of loss. Know that God is with you and will guide you through this painful journey at the loss of Matthew. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and in my heart you will all stay, Godspeed.....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed on July 3, 2008
Oh, how awful, Tom!! I am so sorry! God be with you in your time of sadness this holiday! No celebrating for you; how sad!! Too, too young!! You are in my prayers!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed on July 3, 2008
From the heart - I'm sorry for your loss, Tom. :( You and your family are in my prayers -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on July 3, 2008
Tom, what a wonderfully, heartfelt write...and the picture leaves me filled with so many thoughts. Here is wishing you and your family peace and hope as you go through this storm.

Dan

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 3, 2008
24 is way too young, hell so is 64 but it does feel better when we are older as they get to see more of life...condolances to your family, Tom...nothing more can be said...Find Peace, Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on July 3, 2008
I do so hate those motorcycles flying by me on the highway. So many young ones getting killed is not a nice thing. It will be very hard for you these next couple of days, weeks, months, and even years. Glad you were able to write this great tribute in your time of sorrow. You will be strong for his sisters and Mother. A time that will not be joyful, but sad and take all the time you need to grieve. It needs to be, as you said you must be strong for them but you also need to be strong and think of yourself too. When my hubby Tom died Aug 17 07 I asked Why God, rejected God, and really did question if there is eternal home and peace for us. Just at that moment, then after thinking I prayed to God and know there is an eternal home and grace and life everlasting for us. Hope you are praying and learning this too and will keep you in my prayers during this sorrowful time.


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