The sadness behind this prompt hits me hard as I write this. The kid shown in the pic lost her father today. Her mother, whom I see as an exceptionally strong woman, fought till the end, staying afloat with her Buddhist beliefs and chanting “Nam myoho renge Kyo.” It kept her going, if nothing else.
She is totally deflated now, after the incident. She, who led a fatherless life (her father being a drug-addict), just uttered the words “My daughters will meet the same fate.”
I’ve penned here my thoughts for the family.
you were born to adversity blessed with a rare courage which you’ll always have more than your counterparts May you be resilience of a lotus rather than fragility of a rose May you bloom unlike others wholeness from broken parts… May you never need support stand strong against currents May you win battles in essence before they dare to start….
This hit home,, I also lost my dad not too long ago and it really is sad… But you have to stay strong so I give my hope to her and her family.
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Thank you, Patricia!
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My heart goes out to her! It has been so tough for kids…staying cooped inside snd losing dear ones.
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Yes. Thank you, Punam!
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You are welcome.
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Beautiful wishes and empathy.
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Thanks 🙏
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My pleasure.
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Nice
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Thank you for taking care of her worries, with this heart-moving poem. Wish you a beautiful weekend! Michael
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Thanks a lot, Michael!
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Thanks!
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My heart goes out to that child, she deserves more in this world 😦
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She might get it. It depends how people make life comfortable for her.
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❤
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grief is a difficult and cathartic process
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Heartfelt post with so much emotions and grief of losing one and struggle to stand back on your own feet again
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Thank you!
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Reena,
It broke my heart to read this. My cousin lost his father at a young age and then his 9-yr.-old son lost his mother. Some cycles of tragedy seem incomprehensible but I too hope that from such tragedy beauty, strength, and resilience will grow. Lovely poem.
pax,
dora
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Thank you so much, Dora!
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Heartfelt and moving message Reena
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Thank you 🙏
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You’re welcome
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