I remember when my family was whole.
Mother. Father. Brothers. Sisters.
Content. Laughing. Loving. Safe.
Playing. Praying. Peaceful. Proud.
All the world to hold with me.
And all the world to lose.
Mother. Father. Brothers. Sisters.
Content. Laughing. Loving. Safe.
Playing. Praying. Peaceful. Proud.
All the world to hold with me.
And all the world to lose.
A scary place to be.
I remember the day the foundation cracked.
No father. No father?? No father. No farther.
Confusion. Anger. Unsure. Unstable.
Crying. Writing. Praying. Yelling.
All the world was he,
And all the world was lost.
A scary place to be.
Here I am, whole again. And happy.
A surprisingly familiar place.
A mother. Father. Daughters. Son.
Content. Laughing. Loving. Safe.
Playing. Praying. Peaceful. Proud.
All the world to hold with me,
And all the world to lose.
A scary place to be.
61 comments:
I can't even imagine what that would be like. You were so young to lose your daddy. That is such a scary part of parenting, isn't it? Worrying that you won't be there for your kids. Or, God forbid, they go first? It's a never ending fear.
On another note, what program did you use on the first photo? I'm trying to put my bride and groom in colour and the background in B&W, but can't seem to find one. Can you help a girl out?
Now that was just brilliant.
I adore. This and you.
Great writing..felt the sorrow..
Kelly
Wow...that was powerful. Well done!
Now, if only I can go and get my daughter's teddy bear and share it with you. *HUGS*
Wow! Your such a great writer. I can't imagine. I don't want to imagine. I wish I could wrap my kids and all my family in a protective shield and have complete peace of mind that we will be safe. Especially with all the sorrow you read on a daily basis.
Have a good day, Mama Kat.
WOW. That was seriously powerful. How old WERE you when you lost your father? Seems like way too young, whatever the age.
I also wish that I could protect my family from everything. Praying, praying, praying.
The things we endure and overcome often lead to the joy and peace of today.
Well done.
That was amazing! You have the way of writing that makes us all feel so much.
Wow, that was wonderful Kat! I got chills reading that. It really makes me feel the emotions behind the words.
I love Thursdays!
My link has an extra l at the end for some reason. Nuts. no idea how I can fix it now so here's the correct link (Thanks Amy for letting me know :)
http://bloggingmama-andrea.blogspot.com/2009/05/writers-workshop-with-mamakat.html
Scary, but beautiful post too! That must have been very difficult for all of you. I imagine your mother must be a very strong lady. Thanks for sharing that, I really felt your pain in this incredible post!
What a powerful post! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing something so heartfelt!
You're right, it is a scary place to be. We love and at any moment it could all change. I think we are all a little scared of that.
wow. (it's not often that i read something that leaves me speechless)
That was an exceptionally well written piece. Thank you for sharing it with us. It made me catch my breath until I finished reading it and then got me thinking about my own family and what they mean to me. Thank you!
Wow ... makes my Commodore 64 post seem trivial (which, I guess, it is). You can't bog yourself down with thinking about "What would happen if this tragedy struck ..." it would rule your life.
this is beautiful. you really touched me.
Nice. The pics really add a lot too. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable.
Nothing quite like an early Thursday morning sobfest. Pregnancy hormones be damned!
Oh man! You know I to get my emotions stirred up! That was very moving, I can't imagine the pain. Thank you for sharing this very intense emotion with us.
Wow, Mama Kat. That's beautiful. That picture of Pat and the kids is stunning. I can totally see why it's scary. You seem to do a good job of not allowing yourself to dwell on the scary part, but just enjoying the precious gift that they are. You are a beautiful story of survival and redemption.
Great post! Life is scary, you just never know. I am sure this was very hard to write. Hugs!
I love the photos you chose to go with your poem. Very beautiful.
Wow. Just, wow.
Great writing, and awesome photos.
You have a talent, my friend. I can relate with you, because I have always feared (even before I was married) that my husband would die young just like my dad did.
chilling and moving post. We all need to count our blessing more on a daily basis.
nice one! It's funny how what brings us the most joy has the capabikity of bringing us the most intense sadness. Life is precious... and it's nice to remember that!
Great post, beautiful! : )
Very nice way of tying the past to the present.
I also did a post on remembering, though mine is just short bits and pieces.
Great job!
Fabulous writing! You say so much, with so few words... perfect. And you touch on something that I think many feel.
Wow. How very toughing.
That was so beautiful. Family is absolutely every thing isn't it?
That was so beautifully written.
Oh my god, this post made me cry.. My hubs uncle (dad's younger brother) just past away last week - leaving his wife, son and young daughter. I'm so worried about his daughter who is only 13.. She is not taking it so well - so confused and not fully grasped what's happened... She's tried so hard to smile and be cheerful, it's too painful to watch....
The last pic is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I'm glad you've found the way back to the love you deserve....
This is beautiful and strong, and really touched me. Thanks :)
Beautiful, haunting, sad... all rolled into one.
Your Pops reminds me of Shel Silverstein.
I love Shel Silverstein.
Wow. That was simply amazing. Wow. You are good.
What a sweet, touching post. Makes me want to go hug my children, and husband. Thanks for making us all a little more introspective.
I'm speechless! It was just that good!!
GREAT POST... I know how you feel with losing a parent...sucks!!
Oh and what a great picture of your husband and children...I love the way that came out!!
I just found your blog today through another blog that did your writing prompt. I wish I didn't - you made me cry and now I can't steal your writing prompt idea. So I guess I will just have to follow you and enjoy your site.
wow. made me tear up.
"And from the ashes arose the phoenix and spread its grand wings once more...."
Simply a beautiful post. It is incredible what we can weather.
Peace to you and yours.
stu
LOVE IT! I lost my dad at 10, so I definitely know what you went through!
That was just wonderful! Thanks for sharing that with us!
Mama Kat, you make your family proud. Great post.
This is beautiful. So I know that I hardly ever comment, but I have been reading your blog for about a year. It is often the high point of my day!
Those are some awesome pictures! I like that. :)
Beautiful. Your word pictures totally paint the fragility of life . . . and the pictures kick it up a level. Loves it.
This was very powerful.
I can relate so so well.
Everytime I get it all. I am plagued by the feeling that it will soon be lost.
And oh how I miss my dad. When he was here- everything was okay. No matter what he could 'fix' anything.
I am right there with ya sister.
This is beautiful, raw and emotional. My kinda post. And I just love that last picture.. what a cool effect with the bright light.
I just found your blog and promptly added it to my favorites. Your poem was beautiful. Hope you don't mind, but I decided to try my hand at your assignment...
Meredith
Powerful and sad. A great post.
That was beautiful. And you look exactly the same as in that first picture! So cute!!!
Wow. I don't think I've ever seen a picture of your entire family. I can't imagine the pain you felt then -- feel now -- but I'm so happy for you that you've been able to create your own happiness with Pat and your children.
Wow Kat! That is so amazing...and so true.
Love this! It's full circle, isn't it?
Hope to catch next week's assignment.
by the looks of the first pic, I must have started with the drug binge at a very early age.
This is so beautiful. You have such an amazing way with words and the pictures just complemented nicely.
that first shot it too good to be true!
I missed this last week.......I was just at A Long Walk Home and read what he wrote about it......I'm so glad he drew my attention to it.
Your posts about your dad always resonant with me. So many times I feel like I could have written what your wrote (but about my mom).
This was really beautiful.....it is really scary when one thinks about it. Thanks for making me think about it. (j/k).
Really loved this!
Very moving and honest.Powerful
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