Bloodied knees of mother
Scrape two jointed bones
on gritty ground.
Cradled in arms,
and upon earthly bosom,
the infant rests
unmoving at her breast.
Words spill from beaded lips
inside water droplets
mothers muttered prayers.
Into rivers wide mouth,
she releases
to rushing rapids
Her son.
Last light from moon
slivered beam dagger,
stalks child.
Body of man
bathed in light,
and swept away.
Left behind
there is a woman.
Wrapped in black shroud
that covers bent spine and,
twisted mind.
Left behind
gaping cavernous heart
of solitary woman.
With barren womb
she kneels,
encircled by souls in flight
Barely living.
But still loving,
in death’s valley.
We lost another last night to overdose. He fought for years to stay clean. This is number 4 in 3 weeks. I am surrounded by death and my heart is so heavy.
If you are still picking up or in recovery, if you are in long term recovery or it’s your first day, if you love someone battling addiction, please don’t give up hope and keep fighting. I know it’s a fight for life.
I am just one person but I believe in you.
To our angels taken from us before their time: we will meet again in river and in sky.
R.I.P.
❤️ I’m truly sorry for your losses 🌸
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Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤️
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Anytime
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❤
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❤️✌🏽❤️
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So very, very sorry. Much love and prayers.
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Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤️❤️
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The words “I’m so sorry” don’t seem enough- so much pain involved for everyone. It’s heartbreaking.
I hope anyone reading your posts and struggling will have the courage to reach out for help. Everyone one of us deserves to live a healthy sober life. Each and every life has value.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all who are struggling.
Xxx
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Yes every life is precious. And yet the National response to this epidemic communicates otherwise. Grief, anger, frustration, Hope, gratitude for my husband’s sobriety….its a merry go round of emotions. We must care for each other with empathy and tenderness. Thank you for your prayers and condolences. xoxo
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Sending you hugs and loving thoughts, dear Marahu. ❤
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Thank you for your tender condolences Carol. ❤️🙏🏽✌🏽
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