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Comment from AlvinTEthington
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What a wonderful paean to your child. In the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, at one of the services, there is a line "And the children, because God especially loves them"--that line (I believe it's in "Lessons and Carols") tugs at my heartstrings every time. This is a beautiful poem and the rhyme works just right. The condensation of emotion is perfect. Good use of alliteration and wonderful juxtaposition of picture and poem.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


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    Alvin

    Thank you for all your wonderful words. Michael was and will always be a very special part of my life. I was blessed to have him and all his love. Smiles, Carol
Comment from MissMerri
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A beautiful love poem for a beautiful boy. That's the best thing about love, it lives on in memories that continue to give us joy, year after year. I liked the idea that he was God's gift to you, because I believe children are just that, a gift to be cherished and loved and appreciated... no matter how long we have them. You were and are blessed.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


reply by the author on 03-Nov-2009
    MissMerri


    I was feeling real low because another tragedy knocked at our family's door the other day and then this contest popped up. Maybe it was Micheal's way to helping his Mom. I am overwhelmed this morning by all the responses and the stars are twinkling everywhere. I truly have found a lot of friends on FanStory. Thanks you very very much.

    Smiling through tears of joy, Carol
Comment from sunny39
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Would give you more stars if there were more to give. I could feel these words straight from your heart. How perfectly they describe how our love and our memories are entwined.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art.

Sunny

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


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    Sunny

    Just knowing that so many people appreciated his wonderful smile and the love we shared has brightened my day beyond belief. Your stars will be added to that marvelous twinkle in his eyes and I will think of you all the time.

    Thank you very very much. Smiles, CArol
Comment from moosegal
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Begin Again, you get 6 stars for such a beautiful, heartfelt poem and more stars than I can count for your biography and amazing resiliency. You've been through more than most of us will experience in a lifetime! Michael has such a sweet, angelic face. Thank you, thank you! The broken heart underneath Michael's face sure brought out the kleenex box over here.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


reply by the author on 03-Nov-2009
    Aloha,

    I cried all day yesterday but I was rewarded with a zillion smiles this morning. Michael's smile brought happiness to me when he was here and he has brought more to me this morning. I can't thank you enough for understanding the emotions in my poepm. Smiles and thank you's forever, CArol
Comment from clawhammer
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Very well written Begin Again. Your wording is beautiful. There is so much passion in such few words. Best of luck in the contest.

Brek

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


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    Brek

    He gave me more than most in four years and I will always hold his love dear in my heart. Thanks. Smiles, CArol
Comment from laurelp
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This is a lovely poem written by a mother who truly loved her son and wanted to share that love. There can be no errors or criticism of such a gesture.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


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    Laurel

    Thankyou for your most gracious words and for understanding the emotions in my ppoem. Smiles, CArol
Comment from Blue Danube
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Begin Again:
Thanks for sharing your gift of Michael's love and yours for him in this short, touching and beyond extremely sad poem.
A child taken away too soon. I'm very sorry for that.
Appreciate you sharing your son's image so we can know Michael's wonderful smile and face.
He lives in your heart and memory forever and now Michael is a little bit part of our hearts too.
Blue


 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


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    Blue

    Thank you for those generous and beautiful thoughts. He stole everyone's heart when he was alive and he continues to do so now. I appreciate your words very much.

    Smiles, CArol
Comment from Suzie B
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The face of a beautiful,happy and much loved little boy...how sad that you only had him with you for four short years, yet some love is impacted tightly within a time frame as if it is too great a love to stay longer.

A beautiful, and simply sweet dedication my dear friend.
Suzie

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


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    Suzie,

    He always continues to tough my heart and bless me with his love. I was blessed this morning when I saw all the responses to his infectious smile. Thanks so much for sharing with me. Smiles my friend, CArol
Comment from --Turtle.
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Hi Carol,

I read this poem. It's one of those that I don't know much of what to say, cause it's sad. He's really cute.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009


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    turtle

    He lived a full life in those four years. I probably could write quite a book. But he continues to send his love everyday and I am blessed for that. The response to his smile has been unbelievable, but why should I be surprised. He did the same thing when he was alive. Smiles, CArol
Comment from volunteer angel
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Your son was very special and the poem shows that to the reader! Children are gifts from God that we often forget to thank Him for. Wonderful dedication! V.A.

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    VA

    I was fortunate to have him for those few short years and God blessed me with another son too. Thanks so much. Carol