Looking back, could I have done something more?
Something different?
Something besides staring at the floor
Covered in needles, adrenaline vials spent?
Plastic wrappers tossed aimlessly
My life shattered shamelessly
But I didn’t even think about me
His body, now removed, was all I could see
I did no wrong
But he was gone.
I bent down and cleaned up the mess
Left by those who took him to his final rest.
BowmanAuthor and Writer/Editor 
-massive hugs, sister.- ❤
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Thank you Adele. I knew my sisters would understand about end of year rituals. 🌈
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So sad, Sis. Hugs and love! ❤
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I know but I had to write it down. I don’t why I keep seeing that image … all the things left behind. Me falling to the floor from two crutches. I guess a message to clean up my life and walk onward! 💙
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It was a traumatic experience. The pain will dim in time, Sis. ❤
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Huge loving hug, my dear 🤗
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Thank you, Syl. This year must come to a close. Thank you so much for all you’ve done for me.
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Huge hugs!! I know exactly how you’re feeling ❤️
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Thank you, Dorinda, for your warmth and understanding. I almost deleted this poem, but it needed to be written to banish the visual. Now it is time to clean up the mess of my life and carry on. 💙
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I’m so glad you didn’t delete it. We need that cleansing, even if, at the time, we don’t realize it. No mess, just a rearrangement. 💜
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A great way to explain my true sentiment. Thank you! 😍
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Sending you warm hugs Deborah. It has been a tough year for you.
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Yes, but I must be resilient, hard as that may be. Reading your incredible book early in the year and developing a friendship with you has helped me immeasurably. Thank you… ((hugs))
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Thank you.
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Thank you!
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This traumatic and unexpected event has changed your world. Remember that Sid wants to to be WELL and you are getting there… step by step… one day at a time, knowing that YOU are here for more love and more contribution. YOU are greatly needed and are so very gifted as you help others with your words, wisdom and talent. Look forward to seeing you soon. XO
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Correction on typo… Sid wants YOU to be well. XO
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Yes, I believe he does.
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