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[title] => Last words of my mother..
[time] => 2004-10-23 08:34:30
[hometext] => At 00.10 A.M yesterday ie..on 22-10-2004 my beloved mother passed away..
[bodytext] => * * *
“My son, I shall pass away within a day.”
“No mom, you have to wait for many a day.”
“Dear son, my bones are now breaking down
I can’t bear this physical pain
I pray to God to take me away to heaven.”
“Mom, why don’t you hear me now!”
“Son, your dad was my Lord
Left me behind and passed away to heaven,
I could wait past few days out of love
God says my days have been counted
Won’t you accept this fact?
Your dad was like a mountain of light
And I was like a waterfall flowed from his feet
That mountain has disappeared from my sight
This waterfall would no more exist without that light
A ripened fruit is now separated from its stem
Son, lay me down on earth as I pass through death”
While she was whispering “ Siva, Siva.”
I waited upon her bedside.
That day she drank some milk.
And that night she stopped to talk
Her lips were then moving slowly
I knew she was chanting the lord’s name holy
And that night at 12.00 pm, her lips didn’t move
I chanted sacred mantra “Om Namah Sivaaya.”
And I poured down holy basil water in her mouth
She drank it then I laid her down on earth on a quilt
She fixed her gaze upon my face and
She drank few more spoons of holy water
Poured by me and my wife and children
While I whispered in her ear
“Om Namah Sivaaya” she closed her eyes
Then at 00.10 A.M did her pulse stop beating
And her heart stopped moving
I knew as she said, within a day she breathed her last
And left me in a sea of deep sorrow!
* * *
23-10-2004
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Last words of my mother..
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Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 08:34:30 AM in AEST
Topic:
Grief
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“My son, I shall pass away within a day.”
“No mom, you have to wait for many a day.”
“Dear son, my bones are now breaking down
I can’t bear this physical pain
I pray to God to take me away to heaven.”
“Mom, why don’t you hear me now!”
“Son, your dad was my Lord
Left me behind and passed away to heaven,
I could wait past few days out of love
God says my days have been counted
Won’t you accept this fact?
Your dad was like a mountain of light
And I was like a waterfall flowed from his feet
That mountain has disappeared from my sight
This waterfall would no more exist without that light
A ripened fruit is now separated from its stem
Son, lay me down on earth as I pass through death”
While she was whispering “ Siva, Siva.”
I waited upon her bedside.
That day she drank some milk.
And that night she stopped to talk
Her lips were then moving slowly
I knew she was chanting the lord’s name holy
And that night at 12.00 pm, her lips didn’t move
I chanted sacred mantra “Om Namah Sivaaya.”
And I poured down holy basil water in her mouth
She drank it then I laid her down on earth on a quilt
She fixed her gaze upon my face and
She drank few more spoons of holy water
Poured by me and my wife and children
While I whispered in her ear
“Om Namah Sivaaya” she closed her eyes
Then at 00.10 A.M did her pulse stop beating
And her heart stopped moving
I knew as she said, within a day she breathed her last
And left me in a sea of deep sorrow!
* * *
23-10-2004
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Re: Last words of my mother..
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by pixie on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 08:37:39 AM AEST
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oh Venkat, I don't know what to say, other than I am so very sorry *hugs* and offer my condolences and sympathy to you, a very sad and powerful write,
again I am so sorry,
takecare.
from your friend,
pixie xx |
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by a_bear on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 08:43:25 AM AEST
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| I know we come from different faiths..but when we lose someone we love, we all sorrow and feel deep loss. I grieve with you my friend .. my prayers, that you may recover from the deep sorrow and move on somehow. I know we are both happy knowing that your dear mother is no longer in pain, at least. |
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by mckayla on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 08:47:12 AM AEST
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My heart feels for you.
mckayla |
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by Kindredblood_dragon on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 08:47:30 AM AEST
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| You have lost much, yet they will always be with you in your memories, your heart, and watching over you all, I feel for your grief, and off my condolences, take care Venkat. |
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by sandy_poetrygodslove on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 08:48:40 AM AEST
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| Oh my friend venkat, My heart goes out to you and your family, So beautiful poem of how your parents love entwined with one another , there was not one without the other, one began the other, one ended and then now the other, but both together made whole again in heaven.. beautiful. one good feeling is that they are together again. but for your heart at this time is sorrow. My heart goes out to you ... take care. here is a hug. sandy |
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by Silent-No-More on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 09:03:40 AM AEST
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Oh Venkat, we can all feel the sorrow that you've shared through your recent poetry. I am so terribly sorry to hear that you have lost your mother. I am certain that it must have brought her great comfort to have you by her side as she stepped beyond to meet your father. This is a touching piece... capturing that moment with tender words and obvious emotion.
My thoughts are with you and your family. And with your parents, with wishes that they have found everlasting peace free from pain and sorrow.
Take care of yourself, friend
SNM
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 09:33:13 AM AEST
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My esteemed friend. Please accept my deepest condolencens on the loss of your beloved Mother. It is always difficult to let go of one we love but to lose the parents is devastating and leaves a deep emptiness within us. Please accept much love for yourself and your family in this hard time.
Many hugs and blessings,
Rita |
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by Live2Die on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 09:51:29 AM AEST
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| oOo venkat I am really really sorry. This has got to hurt alot. Nice poem but I am really sorry that it had to be written under the circumstances. ='( |
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by ladyfawn on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 09:52:14 AM AEST
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im sitting here crying with you, my dear friend, your poem is so beautiful i cant get the words out, rarely have i been touched by a poem so deeply..... and its more than your poem, dear venkat, its what you show us all from your deepest heart and soul, the life you all lead, the loving closeness of your family and spirituality, the peace and acceptence emanates from you of your mothers words which make my heart light to know she is with your dad now, she knew she would be, to me that is the ultimate beauty, the tears run down my face happy they are together again, i wish i could have met them, i am more moved than i can say and am just lost, i send you my biggest warmest hug and love, im here if you need me, peace and blessings to you and yours, im so sorry for your pain and sorrow, love nessa
@->>->:-
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by Kie on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 10:04:27 AM AEST
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Venkat, I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. There are no words I can say to you, to help ease how it feels inside. Grief just swamps you with pain.
My thoughts, prayers and condolescences are with you and your family.
Kie |
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 10:04:37 AM AEST
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May the mountain still guide her in eternity.
My sincere condolences, Venkat. |
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 10:49:07 AM AEST
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I'm so sorry, I truly don't know what to say...
Hugs 'n Love
Take Care always
- Becca |
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by brew on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 10:59:54 AM AEST
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I am so sorry, to know of the loss..........But you do have to remember, she is with 2 loved ones...God, and her love. May god bless you and your family, at the loss of your mom. Just know , you will always have the precious memories, of all.
Brew~ |
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 11:55:06 AM AEST
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venkat, a wonderful expression of love. I am sure she is so proud of you!
The losses you have have suffered in such a short time can in no way be easy for you, therefore I wish you strength and support at this time when you most need it.
Peace be with you also dear sir. |
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by Angelic_Demon on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 02:33:19 PM AEST
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I am SO sorry about what happened to your mother... I know not what to say. I'm so sorry for the loss in your family...
Mars. |
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by Jenni_K on
Saturday, 23rd October 2004 @ 03:27:30 PM AEST
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Oh Dearest Venkat!! I am truly sorry for your loss....I know how painful it must be for you and your family.... Please accept my condolences.....
Hugs my friend..
Jenni |
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by bobotheclown on
Sunday, 24th October 2004 @ 01:30:47 AM AEST
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dude man I am so sorry for the loss of your father and now your mother. I am amazed
that despite this your beautiful poetry doesn't
fade. I was touched by the tenderness of this
poem. I'll be keeping you in my prayers buddy.
May peace be on your soul,
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by jaeann on
Sunday, 24th October 2004 @ 03:59:29 PM AEST
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| their leaving devastates us so.......my thoughts are with you and yours ....now and in the following days when all the well wishers have gone and all that is left is the deep emptiness........i know of this my friend.....she's flying now...resting with her love......and waiting for it.. :) |
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by Ilhar on
Tuesday, 26th October 2004 @ 03:55:46 AM AEST
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my friend my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of earthly loss....much sorrow our hearts feel here...but your parents are ever near you
Shari |
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by shelby on
Tuesday, 26th October 2004 @ 01:47:10 PM AEST
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Venkat Im so sorry this is a beautiful poem though through your sorrow your words sing a beautiful song again Im so sorry for your great loss I know in my heart they will always look over you and you will see one another again my friend.Blessings to you and your family my friend I shed a tear to blend with yours.
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by thumper on
Wednesday, 27th October 2004 @ 07:08:39 AM AEST
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Dearest Venkat
My deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences. The swans are together again. May you and your family find peace and comfort soon. They are not gone, they have just moved on to a better place and they are together again as I'm sure they wanted to be. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Beautiful, beautiful write.
(((((Venkat)))))
Thumps ; 0) |
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by emystar on
Sunday, 31st October 2004 @ 10:52:13 PM AEST
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I'm so sorry for all your loss lately.
I know it hurts but u know she will have no more pain and she's your angel along side your father and your other lost luved ones.
U are in my thoughts-n-prayers.
Keep the faith my friend and realize that you respected her wishes to let her go.
luv, huggs, pryaer, strength,
emy
God be with you-n-your family in these heart breaking times. |
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by Rakerman1999 on
Thursday, 4th November 2004 @ 04:17:32 AM AEST
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Forgive me for not seeing this until now. To lose both parents in such a short time.......your grief must be overwhelming.
God go with you sir.
Larry |
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by arden on
Friday, 5th November 2004 @ 10:48:32 AM AEST
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oh venkat... i'm so sorry to hear this (im rather behind in things so sorry this is so late)
such a great loss you have suffered. my heart goes out to you. take comfort though that she is in a better place.
take care dear friend.
Arden |
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by katyqueen35 on
Saturday, 6th November 2004 @ 02:21:18 AM AEST
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Awww Venkat i am so sorry to hear about your loss.Your poem discribe so much .
take care, hugs |
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 6th November 2004 @ 08:19:28 AM AEST
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I am at a loss for words i too have lost both parents, all i can say is it's hard but life does get better.
johnny. |
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by namesaretaken on
Wednesday, 10th November 2004 @ 01:13:04 PM AEST
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Venkat you have my condolences and I only hope that time will heal your pain
The poem was beautiful in its emotion and it will most likely stay with me for a long time
My heart goes out to you and your loved ones
peace |
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by Ronald on
Sunday, 14th November 2004 @ 10:34:17 PM AEST
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| I'm so sorry to hear this sad news coming out from your poem... Anyway, you expressed your love towards your mother very well. Take care pal... |
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by tifrob on
Wednesday, 17th November 2004 @ 05:17:42 AM AEST
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Your words are a wonderful tribute to your mother. She's in a better place and her soul is free. My thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless.
J~ |
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by julieh on
Saturday, 27th November 2004 @ 01:36:30 PM AEST
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| This is heartbreaking ,so very sad, i know from experience the pain of losing someone dear to you.Hold in your heart those precious memories.Take care God bless jux |
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by DreamWeaver on
Monday, 29th November 2004 @ 01:08:24 AM AEST
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| I have not visited this site for a long time venkat, and I am so very sorry I have only just read of your incredible loss ... to lose both parents so close together must have filled you with so much grief ... my sincere condolences and every heartfelt wish goes your way today dear friend ... love Jan |
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by Bizzy on
Friday, 17th December 2004 @ 03:05:04 PM AEST
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Dear Venkat, my sympathy to you.
I love your mother's wish to be laid on the earth for her death.
It is good that you are a poet at a time such as this, because as you honor your mother in these words, you, also, begin the healing of your grief. Be comforted as the days go by that you were priveleged to have her .. and that you were able to give of yourself to her.
Know that those of us who have come to know you understand your pain, except perhaps some too young to have experienced
life and death this way. Bizzy |
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by reflections on
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Both, heart-breaking sad, and spirit-lifting beautiful. To share, or not share a specific faith is irrelevant when we share the common conviction that mother . . . dear, dear mother . . . leaves our presence in this world for the welcoming arms of God in His Kingdom. Having lost both parents, I only know of one word that is both, a word of farewell by us, and of greeting by God . . . SHALOM! There is no other word to describe the feeling in my heart from such a tribute as this from a man to his mother. In this case I must fall back on that same word to bond us in the kindred spirit of becoming one (as in family) . . . Shalom!
John
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by Elizabeth_Dandy on
Thursday, 28th July 2005 @ 10:30:47 AM AEST
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Oh dear Venkat Sir
I am the last to read this and put my comment to it, as a result of my own terrible losses. So I emphasize more intensely perhaps like the foregoing.
I know what the loss of a wonderful mother and father means, and the loss of a wonderful husband, - especially when he is the last thing on this earth.
I echo every word of Reflections.
The difference of credal persuation is utterly irrelevant when compared with such love.
And God is love.
Your mother and father are with you, as mine is with me and my Stephen often tangibly.
They await you to share their glory.
Heart-rending and inspiring masterpiece.
Love and peace
Elizabeth Dandy |
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by remote on
Monday, 12th September 2005 @ 06:21:56 AM AEST
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| Most evocative and moving poetry I have read here. You are amazing. |
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by myheartsvoice on
Saturday, 24th February 2007 @ 08:13:31 AM AEST
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Wonderful poetry, beautiful sentiment, and who better than one's own mother to honor. lovely writting.
Ben |
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by Man_On_High on
Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 09:53:50 PM AEST
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I know this pain.. and offer my deepest sympathies
and regrets to you on the loss of your deareast Mother venkat..
also to you, profound hope, that you might take
comfort knowing she will never again have to
endure the pain of mortal life.. but live in reign
with God, for evermore~
I'm sure she's very proud of you and this, your touching remembrance-
God Bless~
B
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