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One Year Ago
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"Thoughts I needed to write down for me"


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~One Year Ago ~


 


The day began with a kiss


and the promise of a soft spring day


Then a life altering knock on my door


today


death did not take a holiday


 


in the blink of an eye my life stopped


imploding into a million tiny pieces


leaving a gaping hole of darkness within


 


From the bottom of despairs pit


climbing upwards I struggled


every inch of everyday


putting one foot in front of the other


in a state of trancelike animation


picking up pieces that will make me whole


Searching for a meaning, a purpose


to want to get up each day


to find within myself


the will to start over once again


 


Breathing in and breathing out


as echoes bounce off my walls


converting my footfalls


into whispered accusations


as I wrestle with acceptance


of what I cannot change


 


Just like that old song


I finally made it through the rain


 


Do I want to live in a void, or begin again


lay myself bare to the turbulence


the uncertainty of emotions


accepting what has past before


so I can be open to what will be ?


 


© April 2005


by Carole Mathys


 


 


 


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 Reviews of "One Year Ago"
Reviewed by Joyce Hale
Reviewed on May 5, 2005
Ah, Carole, with the help of God we make it through times like these, don't we!? Words truly heal.

Peace and love.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on April 23, 2005
meaningful subject matter, nice flow & rhythm ...

Reviewed on April 22, 2005
Carole,

(((HUGS)))

Shattering loss--I pray it's based on fiction, but have a feeling it's not

I'm sorry for your loss

Powerfully poignant, emotional poetry--well done

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

Reviewed on April 22, 2005
This was one heartfelt write of well-expressed emotions, Well-done indeed!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by M. B. (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
Oh my! ONE YEAR AGO is a heart ripper, indeed. Absolutely beautiful writing, Carole!!

~ Mari

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
heartfelt write my dear friend
peace be with you
I'll keep you in my prayers.

William .....Peace & Love

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on April 19, 2005
it is that raging turbulence that burnishes our soul's... may a healing peace be yours, dear poetess. your exquisite style of expression always rings so true. bravo, Carole!

Reviewed on April 18, 2005
Carole,

My sympathies if there was any loss of a friend or family member ... this poem is so very deep emotionally - brilliant work!!


Blessings my friend,

Robert

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on April 18, 2005
You write from special depths of feeling, and should this describe your personal trials of loss, you handle if with elan and dignity.
One again, you write very well. - Bill

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
Working it through. Excellent write. R

Reviewed on April 17, 2005
heartfelt and moving; very well done, carole!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :( >tears <

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
This is very moving and heartfelt Carole extremely sad.
Beautiful Picture

Paul;-]

Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
There is something about the one year mark that makes loss more palatable. I'm not sure why that is. But somehow it seems less 'recent' when we talk about years, allowing us to get on with the business of healing. Bless you Carol as you heal...keep writing about your pain...I found writing to be a tremendous help as I healed from my loss. Talking DOES help, and I found talking more productive when it was on paper. Perhaps you should begin a blog on AD? I began mine recently, and find myself looking forward to posting something to it nearly every day. Hugs, Michelle

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
Provocative and emotive, Carole. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
Sad deep touching read Carole!!

Thank you for sharing my friend!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
Carole,
This is such a sad and intensly emotional poem.
The power of feelings and thoughts here are exquisite.

I'm very truly sorry for your times of sorrow and loss.
My love for you.xo
Tracey

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
Soul reaching in emotion and meaning, Carole. My best wishes of love, peace, and strength to you. Regis

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
Carole this is so powerful and moving! I don't know the situation, but I know that any loss, especially loved ones, effects our lives in ways that are personal to each of us. Yet, we can all relate in the gut wrenching feeling, and heartbreaking road ahead, to contend with.I'm so glad you made it through as you say! My thoughts and prayers go out to you, as you continue to adjust...



Love,

Eileen



Love, Eileen


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