Sometimes It Takes A Tragedy Poem by Mary Nagy

Sometimes It Takes A Tragedy



Sometimes it takes a tragedy
to help us see things clear,
and then we get a glimpse of life
without our loved ones here.

The busy days of real-life
go by with such a flash
and then you're in the hospital...
the whole world seems to crash.

We've dodged another bullet.
We're given one more day.
Let's make a promise to ourselves
to not forget to say...

Your breath comes forth just for me,
your lungs still rise and fall.
I'll always be beside you
with just a simple call.

The heat from you while sleeping
can take away my chills.
The way you keep me laughing
and showing me new thrills.

I know our days are numbered.
It has to end one day.
Please let it be many years from now
when one of us goes away.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Cj Heck 21 February 2006

So true, Mary. Life is precious, and love is measured in so many little things that mean so much. Many hugs, CJ

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***** ********* 21 February 2006

A beautifully touching poem Mary, as you may know, I lost my love in this way. Didn't make the hospital though. Your poem does say a lot about what is truly important in life, ie relationships. I wish yours to go on for at least 50 years and that is not impossible either. Great work as always Mary, 10 from seeing things clearly and looking forward to a brighter future, Tai

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Peter A. Crowther 21 February 2006

Please let it, indeed. Good thoughtful poem about fears that lurk at the back of all our minds

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Moya Levy 21 February 2006

This is lovely Mary, fingers crossed for many more years, Moyaxx

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Rusty Daily 21 February 2006

May your days always be complete Mary. Rusty

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Sweetie Sarah<3 07 March 2006

life is that way! Go on

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Uday Balakrishnan 06 March 2006

What a moving poem Mary - so well crafted. It gets a 10 but if there was a 11 or a twelve out of 10 you get that too. Thanks for sharing Uday Balakrishnan

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Charles Garcia 05 March 2006

Great thoughts, for it took a tragedy to start my career in poetry. Time waits for no one, You find this out when you reach my age. read your work every day. charles garcia

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Next time I'm about to let difficulties with a loved one get out of hand I'll remember the sentiment driving this beautifully tailored and emotive poem. Thank you.

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Mike Finley 04 March 2006

Affirmation in the face of all that frightens us - good work!

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