Flow and Tear are this week’s prompt words chosen by Ronovan Hester of Ronovan Writes.
Ron hosts a challenge that anyone could participate in called Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge every Monday, and you have until Sunday to create a post featuring your haiku poem. He is an author and poet and also does author interviews and much more on his blog. Be sure to check it out. Read Ron’s Haiku Prompt Challenge Guidelines for more information.
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I feel so desperately powerless as I watch my father rest on his hospice bed. He lies motionless except for the subtle rise and fall of his abdomen. He withers away day by day and is almost unrecognizable and yet there’s nothing I can do but wait for the inevitable. As my heart breaks I cry silent tears.
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Your spirit is gone
And That knowledge stings my heart
Your colors are gone
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And I no longer see you
Painful tears flow silently
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I cry for you and for me
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Wonderful Vashti 😍
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Thank you Ritu. ❤
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So sad, Vashti. Very touching
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It is sad but writing about it helps me cope. My father passed away yesterday.
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God Bless you. ❤
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Thank you Annette. I appreciate you. ❤ xx
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Heartbreaking…
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It is very painful and as you know writing and poetry are good ways to deal with the pain. My dad passed away yesterday.
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So sorry to hear that Vashti. Thoughts with you and your family x
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Thank you for the kind sentiments, Al. ❤
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Vashti, my heart goes out to you. That is so hard…. Your haiku is heartbreakingly beautiful! Blessings to you, dear one.
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Thank you Gayl. It does my heart good that you like it. My father passed away yesterday. He went peacefully and I guess we can’t ask for more.
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Peacefully is the best way to go, I guess. My mom went peacefully on a Sat. morning in April of last year. I pray you will be comforted.
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Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss, Gayle. ❤ xx
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Increadibly touching. Love you my cousin, and feel you heart ache. ❤️
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Hi Letty. I know that you understand my pain because you’ve lost so much. I admire your strength more than ever. Thank you. ❤ xx
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Stay strong Vashti I am sure your father is silently connecting with you as you sit beside him.
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I did feel that he could hear me. He passed away yesterday. His face had a serene expression at the end. He went peacefully.
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Much love Vashti. Such a moving poem. ❤
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I’m happy you love the poem. Thank you. ❤ xx
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Sending love and hugs 💖 xxx
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Thank you very much. They’re greatly received. ❤
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I too witnessed my father at the end of his days. A difficult emotional journey. Blessings to you and your family. ❤
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Thank you Olga. I’m sorry you had to go through the same thing. ❤ xx
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Very powerful words; well done.
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Thank you Nagrij.
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So sorry to hear this.
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Thank you, my friend. My father passed away yesterday and I’m heartbroken but he went peacefully and I’m happy for that.
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So sorry. That must be devastating, even though the peacefulness is comforting.
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It’s heart-wrenching and surreal––I don’t have a father anymore. Everyone has to go through this at some point. 😦
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My thoughts are with you Vashti.
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Thank you Denis.
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So sorry to hear about your father Vashti. A very difficult time for you and your family. Take care!
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It is very difficult and unfortunately, it’s something we all have to go through. 😦 I will, thank you.
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Oh Vashti. I hesitated to hit ‘like’ here. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sending you peaceful thoughts. ❤ xo
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I know what you mean. I feel the same way when I read a sad post on FB or on a blog. Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it very much. ❤ xx
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Big hugs to you Vashti. ❤ ❤ ((xx)))
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Hi Beautiful Vashti, so, so sorry for your loss, I feel your pain the man I called Dad died nearly a year ago and it feel so strange as his birthday would have been on the 8th of this month. Sending you oodles of hugs, positive vibes and healing hugs. Take each day as it comes good or bad, my heart goes out to you. Heartfelt post x x x x
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Oh no 😦 I’m so sorry for your loss as well. I wish you lots of strength and peace on the day of his birthday. Thank you for the kind words and healing hugs. ❤ xoxo
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I am so sorry to hear that. May his soul rest in peace. You have put a very nice dedication poem there!
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Thank you Prakash. That means a lot. He died peacefully and had a very serene look on his face.
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He did live his life fully and with satisfaction!
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The poem is so touching and well done. So sorry for the loss of your father. Irreplaceable!
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Thank you Oneta. Yes, you’re right––irreplaceable.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Vashti. A heartbreaking, beautiful haiku.
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Thanks for the sweet sentiment and compliment.
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Sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and keep them close to your heart.
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Great advice, Scott. I will do that. Thank you.
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Such a beautiful and touching dedication to your father. So sorry to hear of your loss.
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Thank you very much. ❤
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I am very sorry to hear of your father ‘s passing. Your haiku reflections are beautiful.
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Thank you Janice. He went peacefully and surrounded by family.
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That is a blessing indeed.
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Oh! Vashti I am so sorry for your loss. You have expressed it all so beautifully. 💝💜
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Hello Willow. Thank you very much. ❤ xx
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Vashti, I am so sorry for your loss. These achingly beautiful words reveal the pain you are in and the depth of feeling for your father. Rest well, take all the time you need to grieve. Thinking of you. Love, hugs and prayers. xo
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Hello Joy. Thank you for the kind words and sentiments. Hugs&Kisses ❤
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I know the depth of your sorrow. My father died in 1999. It is mind altering and life-changing. Know that I am praying for you in this time.
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I appreciate your prayers, Mary. I’m sorry for your loss as well. It is mind altering and life changing for sure. Thank you. ❤
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