Silenced By Sorrow (For Denis Joe) Poem by Mary Nagy

Silenced By Sorrow (For Denis Joe)



For the first time in my life
I am silenced by sorrow.
Questions go unspoken.
Answers remain unknown.

Fearing the brutality
of the darkness
I hide.
If I refuse to look too closely
will this still be true tomorrow?
Will you still have suffered
as you did?

Could I plunge
my hand of friendship
through the tar-like darkness
of your world
to bring you light?

Can you see the way out
or must I light a thousand candles
to ignite that part of you
that believes life can be wonderful?

With the first strike of the match....
I offer you a glimmer of hope.
I'll start lighting those candles now
and I won't stop until you see it.





~I'm praying for you Denis. Please be well.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sweetie Sarah<3 11 May 2006

Beautiful. Just simply beautiful!

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***** ********* 10 May 2006

A loving response poem to dear Denis's terrible accident Mary, I am sure the love, all here are sending him will get him up and about a lot quicker. He is writing according to Tina, which is a very good sign already. I must admit, it was very upsetting to read her post, when the tragedy happened. A terrible shock to us all. You are a loving woman, kind and gentle. I am sure your offering will help him along his way. 10 from Tai

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Duncan Wyllie 10 May 2006

Dear Mary I know that so much feeling went into this poem, you connect in ways that many can only dream about, you have such a beautiful gift, Thankyou Love duncan XXX

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Esther Leclerc 09 May 2006

Mary, this poem personifies loving empathy. Thanks for saying what many wish they could put into words. Beautiful.

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Scarlett Treat 09 May 2006

Dearest Mary with the Kind Heart: You have taken your sorrow, and ours, and written it for Denis Joe to read. I hope he knows how much we love and miss him, and pray for him daily. I too shall light a candle for him, to light his way back. Thank you for expressing what we all feel.

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Lynette Dias-Gouveia 28 October 2006

I really loved this poem.. Denis is lucky to have you as a friend. Much love

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Joseph Daly 24 May 2006

I cried, Mary. Thank you so much!

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Gregory Gunn 13 May 2006

Mary, your caring human soul shines brilliantly in these words. The 3rd stanza, without a doubt in my mind, is heart-wrenching and brought tears to my eyes. In a cynical world where many a heart has turned to stone, yours still pumps the warmest of bloods. A rarity in these perilous times. You truly are blessed my dear. Lovingly, Greg XXO

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Herbert Nehrlich1 12 May 2006

Now this is not only a poem, it is much more. Reflecting on the poet and reaching the victim, it is exactly what is needed. Beautiful job, Mary. Best wishes H

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Like a picture did it read in my mind.

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