As we sit and watch
The one we love in the last stages of dying
The hardest thing to say is
“It is ok to let go”
Let go and move on
Find your freedom in the next world
I will be here
You will be there
But you will never be forgotten
Take your last breath
Freely
And in that, your last breath
I will breathe in
And make it my own
We will always be
Together forever
Dedicated to Michael and Gregory
Author: Kate Swaffer © 2015
Lovely words x
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Thanks SarahDavid xx
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Just beautiful – thank you
(Am I able to purchase a copy of your poems, or are they just for you).
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I have an order form for my first volume somewhere… but I will email you and we can do it that way, which is probably the easiest. Also, I have two more volumes coming out later this year as poetry seems to come out from my soul these days! A gift from dementia I believe…
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Dear Kate,
Just beautiful … and so special. I will memorise it and carry it in my heart. Thank you Robyn Youl.
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Thank you Robyn x
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This was my favorite poem, as I mentioned, in your book of poetry. I was not with Gregory when he took his last breath but when I kissed him my final goodbye, I put my nose next to his open mouth and breathed deeply. In one more way he and I will be together forever. Out loud I told him I will miss how his smell. Gregory has shed his Dementia/Alzheimer’s limitations and can fly again. I am happy. Thank you Kate.
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My dear Michael… this is a very updated version of that short poem, especially written for you both xox
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And the dedication to us is much appreciated!
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❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
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Michael, my thoughts are with you at this time of such loss. xx
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Thanks. I feel the love of so many people helping me through this next experience in my life as I “go it” with Gregory being in my heart, not my physical presence. And I so appreciate Kate and the friendship and love she has so freely given Gregory and me.
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Huge hugs and loads of love always xox
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Kate this is so poignant. My first wife, Annette, died 40 years ago at the age of 29. It would have been her birthday tomorrow.
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Kate this is so poignant. I had to do this 40 years ago when my first wife, Annette died, at the age of 29. It is would have been her birthday tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem.
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Thank you Paul… I have had to do this too, a few times, and it is incredible difficult to let go of someone you love. xx
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lovely
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Thank you Rosa
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Lovely tribute to two people who love each other dearly. Well done Kate
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Thanks Mick… xxx
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