Fly

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    • Kary
    • is loving getting back into writing and sharing poems from years ago

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    I wrote this for Carlie Brusha, who was abducted and murdered here in Sarasota , Florida.
    It is now a tribute to all pf the parents who have had to endure such a terrible loss.

    Fly

     When I first cried
    Your tears fell down as well
    You kissed me and rocked me slowly
    Loved me so much - I could tell

    Soon crawling- stumbling- walking
    I ran before you knew
    No longer a baby girl
    I changed- I learned- I grew

    So at the age of eleven
    Who could have known
    I’d be flying up to heaven
    And you’d be left alone

    I am sorry I’m not there now
    To smile and sing to you
    But from way up here - I’m looking down
    So please don’t feel so blue

    Did you know the man-who took my life-had little girls?
    He had a few
    It is sad to think what happened to me
    Could happen to them too

    Do not cry for long Mommy
    Don’t stay inside and hide
    Live for me - as I would have lived
    If I had not died

    Take care of my brother
    My friends and Daddy, too
    I will always be your little girl
    And forever loving you

    As for that man - who took my life
    It all happened so quick
    But I want you to know before he did
    I hit- I fought- I kicked

    Sometimes - I guess
    It is out of our control
    What we want and what we get
    Like dying before we’re old

    Now here I am in heaven
    With my reflection in paved gold
    Where angels wings tickle my face
    As gently they unfold

    Where little girls are safe
    And scary men can’t hurt a thing
    Where I am wrapped in heavens love
    And can forever sing

    You never let me down
    You always showed me the way
    To live my life with laughter
    To give- to love- to pray

    You sheltered me from pain
    But still you let me know
    That feeling pain is just one way
    Each of us must grow

    As I grew it must have been hard
    To let me find my way
    But as I did I felt your heart
    Beat in mine each day

    So when you think I’m far away
    And am nowhere near
    Feel my heart beat in yours
    And forever I'll be there

    I must go now Mommy
    The other angels are soaring through the gates
    It is okay - there is no pain or sorrow here
    I will be safe

    I am blowing kisses down to you
    Can you feel them on your face?
    I will always be with you
    Even though now I'm in another place

    I have to go - it’s hard to leave
    But it’s my turn to fly
    I will always love you Mommy
    Remember that - good-bye

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    mamasan commented on Fly

    11-03-2009

    I literally envisioned that angel and listened to her ode dedicated to the ones she loved on earth and I seen her in an aura of brightness. A brightness she chose to comfort those who were left behind. I literally had goose bumps and tears in my eyes because while this poem did not name the angel; I feel I have read about the tragedy lately several or more times. Yes, it restores my belief in angels or otherwise how could the loved ones left behind survive. This poem deserves to be circulated in the media; as a support for the families that had such a loss.
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    mamasan

    11/03/2009

    I did not know this was a tribute; but a well written poem reflecting tragic happenings to are too prevalent. I am glad you have an angel in heaven to protect you and wishes you celebrate her life. Yes, her love continues right within you. Amen.

    Kary

    11/03/2009

    Thank you so very much. Your comments brightened my day. I would love to get it out there somehow because I can only imagine what those families go through and I would like nothing more than to bring them some hope and relief of pain.

    shannie76 commented on Fly

    10-30-2009

    This poem has really touched my heart as I'm sure it did for many others. I wrote a similar poem too called "taken by a stranger." Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful write.
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    shannie76

    11/03/2009

    This is so special. It will definitly be added to my favorites

    aliciagall commented on Fly

    10-28-2009

    It saddens my heart when I hear stories where a young child has been viciously killed. What type of person wants to cause so much agony towards a young person. You must of had so much love for her and I know these words met so much to the parents. My prayers go out to the ones that get left behind (like you). God Bless.
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    Kary

    10/28/2009

    Hello. Thank you for responding. I did not personaly know Carlie, but my daughter was the same age at the time. It was such a shock to the community. I felt I had to express something at that time, as us poets do, you know? Sadly, this type of violence seems to be on the rise. Only pure evil could cause someone to do such awful things to a child.

    Crush commented on Fly

    10-27-2009

    what a lovely tribute. my nheart goes out to the family ande families who mmet this horror face to face. my ex-wife and i couldn't find my daughter one night. those two hours were the worst two of my life. we did find. i am saying i hada glimpse into what some parents must go thyrough when their children are taken away. thanks for sharing.
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    Kary

    10/27/2009

    Thank you so much.

    A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness. It finds the thought and the thought finds the words.

    Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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