Today, I thought I would share a poem I wrote over 35 years ago. I read Sometimes at my grandmother’s funeral in 2000. It has been published in Poetry.com, but I have never shared it on my blog. I wanted to share it today in honor of our inspiring friend, Sue Vincent. She is dealing with terminal cancer and I want her to know that we are here for her as she has been here for us. This is for you, my friend even though I’ve only known you a little over a year. The creativity you have brought out of me with #WritePhoto has been one of the best times of my life and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me to write creatively again.
Sometimes
Sometimes people love Sometimes people hate Sometimes it's inevitable Sometimes it is fate Sometimes there are miracles And many there may be Faith is in the beholder As far as one might see Only sometimes... In dreams we think of heaven And how bright life is Sometimes we take those dreams And seal them with a kiss Sometimes we hurt inside Our feelings are very strong But as we say we're sorry The feelings we had were wrong Only sometimes... The words we speak The things we say Are sometimes happy Day by Day During those sad times We sometimes think Of those little things That life brings Only sometimes... Where there is life There is death Sometimes we cry Sometimes it's best. Only sometimes... Lisa Coleman
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19 responses to “Sometimes”
That is beautiful, Lisa, and I am honoured and deeply touched that you have chosen to share it here today, Thank you. Your grandmother would be proud.
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Thank you for the kind words. Thank you Sue for helping me get it back. The honor of knowing you (from afar) has touched me! Still praying for that miracle! My grandmother touches me all the time and she is responsible (from heaven) for finding Frank. That is a story in itself. Short version….I talked to her on a beach in Ft. Lauderdale on the anniversary of her death in 2004. Wishing for someone who loved nature & the things I loved. When I got home the day, I had a message from Frank on plentyoffish.com. Yes, we met on a dating site. I solely think she is responsible for the fate of my life. I know when it is your time, we may be losing a fine human being on earth, but heaven is gaining an angel. Love to you! 🙂
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The help we can get from the other side of life can be more than we can expect or believe.. but of it works, why would we question it 🙂 xx
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I don’t question it at all! 🙂
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🙂
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beautiful poem, and what a nice tribute to your grandmother, and to Sue…
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Thanks Jim. It’s my favorite poem I’ve ever written. 😊
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and for good reason 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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A lovely poem, Lisa.
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Thank you Irene! 🙂
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Beautiful, Lisa, and the words offer a healing balm to anyone who needs a special touch.
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Thank you Terri. When I wrote it at age 19 or 20, I had no idea what the hell I was doing but apparently there was something there. I had taken Creative Writing my senior year in high school and found myself in a foreign place outside of Texas in the Marine Corps with no family around. I wrote a lot back then. This is my favorite of all the poems I’ve ever written. 🙂
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Love this peaceful poem Lisa. My heart goes out to Sue.
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Thank you Anita! It is my favorite piece I’ve ever written. Keep praying for a miracle! Sue has lots of love surrounding her special heart! 🙂
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How lovely. Thank you for sharing, Lisa.
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Thank you Mitzy. I appreciate that. 🙂
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A thoughtful, and ultimately hopeful poem.
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Thanks so much! I’ve changed through the years, but my compassion for others is still there. Hopeful that Sue can rest easy in this life and the next. 🙂
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