| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/14/2005 11:25:47 PM | other than some jerk (male or female) breaking your heart.....maybe a movie, a poem, a child, lost loved one, a funny situation
guys if your male ego’s won’t allow it you can claim it was years ago…I’m at the age I could care less what someone thinks about a man tearing up.
I’ll share mine because I am in that mood because it just happened
I went out tonight with my 10 year old daughter to a fair in C.B. Iowa , I grew up there and it is nice to go back and see it . Well the small fair is in the park in the center of town. Also in the center of town is a wall of reflection as I call it…list the names of soldiers from our area that have been lost in past wars or while serving.
The wall was built a few years back and I never walk by it without taking my fingers across the name of a guy I grew up with. I didn’t think anything about it as we walked by I did what I always do….I don’t say anything I just simply reached out and run my finger across his name as I walk by and reflect.
My daughter stops and says…dad I wish you wouldn’t do that cause every time you do I want to cry cause I know your sad inside……..
sh!t I instantly started to tear up…hell I didn’t even cry at the funeral..I held it in until I was alone. Then she says…” I’m sorry dad, it’s okay but you once told me you would tell me about him will you tell me now."
People here is a ten year old girl who just couldn’t wait for tonight so we could go have fun at the fair….and now it is OK to stop and talk about an old buddy of dads cause dad thinks about him. We talked for at least a half-hour and I answered her million and one questions…we got up started to head over to the fair…she said nothing…just ran her finger across his name…
I gotta to go…need something to dry my freaking keyboard…damn!t
Steve Kinney your still getting the best out of me
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 12:14:56 AM | Your story did!
DROPLETS OF LOVE
Do not loose the tears you shed
They are the droplets of your love
Your remembrance of your friend
Who looks down from above
Your child realizes much more
Than one could ever understand
Shared feelings of the heart
With the glide of her hand
Sam | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 1:13:12 AM | The innocense of a child...amazing....
While giving my 7 year old grandaughter a bath, we were talking about life and people in a casual way. As you know they have a million and one questions that somehow we find answers for. Somehow she got on the subject of my mother. Toria never met my mother for she was killed by a drunk driver Dec. 3, 1984. My grandaughter (Toria) stated that it was ok because no one was perfect and my mother watches me daily with a smile. She said angels never die grandma they only live far away. I told her yes, I know this its just that sometimes I forget and miss my mother. I also stated I am not perfect....She looked up at me with such a tender smile, and in a soft whispered voice, she said its ok grandma your perfect to me..
Wow..If love ever touched me it did then. A moment in time etched into my heart forever.
Now I need a Kleenex..
Angel | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 11:26:52 AM | Mari/Sam - I love that poem...thank you so much for that...and sorry I made u cry.....I don't know what I was thinking last night....kind of downer of a thread...but hey I'm new and shld be allowed a few bone head moves....I just wanted to tell someone the story...
Angel, that was truly sweet. Gotta love kids....from the mouth of babes. Check a thread called poem about the death of my dad....there's one thing I posted in there that you might like. It's a post I made about a mirror. If you haven't read that poem yet read it too...it is awesome.
You know what I shld have done before posting this thread was buy some stock in a keyboard company. I am thinking there is going to b some kb shorting out. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 10:37:15 PM | Right or wrong, I am very patriotic. I have an entire family that has served in some of the wars that this country has gone to.
Anyways... I was living in Viriginia a few years back and decided to take a trip to Washington DC with my g/f at the time. We went through the Smithsonian and saw all the monuments and the reflecting pool. I was soooo upset. The place was a mess. Trash everywhere, homeless people making their "villages" right next to the Lincoln memorial (Nothing against the homeless, it just took away my Postcard persona), but everything was a complete wreck... trash all over the place.
Until we came to the Vietnam Wall. There was a vet in a wheel chair, and several others walking around. The place was spotless. They sat there. The war was still in them. Drop a cigarette butt... a chewing gum wrapper... their fight and their pride was still alive and strong. They sat there day in and day out and looked after the wall. Their buddies long since expired... they made damn sure that the proper amount of respect would be shown.
When I saw that, on top of all the names of the men who had given their lives.. I couldnt help it. I wanted to hug those vets. They gave everything they had. Some gave all. They still couldnt let it go. They werent paid to stick around there.
I sat down and talked to the vet in the chair... he told me, with a very tight lip..."No, we do this because we all know several people on that wall. I can take you up to several different places and show you the names of the men who saved my life..."
I couldnt take it anymore.... That made me cry. That wasnt the last time I cried, but that was one of the unique things in my life that pushed me over.... | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 10:50:54 PM | Eagle4Me
I lived in Md. for many years. DC was always our weekend trips. I love the Smithsonian and the Lincoln Memorial is my favorite place to be. You are correct the city is nasty. You would think the nations captial that houses our President wouldn't have so much poverty around it. Homeless people are everywhere. No shortage there for sure. Sad, sad, sad. The wall..A place to remember that someones son, someone husband, and someones father gave their life for you and me. They gave the ultimate sacrifice. Our country though has forgotten about vets. Can you imagine living every moment fighting for your life, and killing being the only way to live? We sent kids to war. Boys not yet grown. They became men overnight. I lost a few friends in the viet nam war and one very special man. Names on a wall is the only legacy they have now. The men you see hanging around there lived a life we hopefully will never see. You can see sadness in their eyes without even looking deep. I know the feeling you had that day I have felt it many times when I am there. But I also brought it home with me to carry the memory of all who gave their life for our country. Never to be forgotten in my heart..
War is sad. I pray for peace and hope one day we will have peace throughout the world. Enough lives have been lost. The vets you spoke with are angels that walk on earth.
God Bless all who have given the ultimate sacrifice and all that are fighting for freedom now..
Thank you for sharing this story. Yes, I am crying..Tears of sadness yet a warmth from one person to another. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 10:58:10 PM | I cant add much to that Angelic. Your so right. So many died, not knowing they were doing so, so that, among other things, I could freely sit here and correspond with you and countless others. I know thats a bit superficial, yet its true. Enough though.
That will always bring a tear to my eyes. I have two sons. I would give my life for them without hesitation. For this country, I would do the same. Those men who did... I cant honor them enough.
Kinda choked up now just thinking about it. Thank you Angelic.
God Bless the Troups of all of our countries. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 11:09:01 PM | Eagle,
Being patriotic is always right. I have covered most places in the US but have never made it to DC. DC is a place I have always wanted to visit because of all the monuments and history. I have always had a soft spot for vets. I remember as a kid my friends family had a wall of family pictures and in the center was a picture of a soldier. I asked who he was and he explained and told me he had died in Vietnam. I remember standing just looking at it, couldn’t imagine what it would like to lose someone so close…and someone so so young. God I had forgotten about this until I read your post. Thank you for the posting…it was very touching.
Angel…they deleted that poem I had referred you to but I did notice you had been in there prior to that…shame they deleted it…it was really a heart felt poem. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 11:11:34 PM | Thank you Eagel..
Pray for Peace...
I have seen many changes in my lifetime. War, hatred, killing, death, etc. Embedded in our minds forever the evil that exsists on earth. More love and less hatred would make this world a better place to be. I pray for peace among mankind....... | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/15/2005 11:14:55 PM | kseej...Yes its a shame they deleted it but I think I do recall reading it. Written from the heart..
Here we are three people from different parts of the world sharing and feeling alike. I still believe in mankind and the good of people..You two just reminded me of that...Thank you | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/16/2005 12:21:13 AM | The good people will always prevail over the bad ones, even though it doesn't always seem that way...incredible thread Angel
Crossfade, I got misty readin about your experience with the vets...thanks for sharing that
You're right, Angel, the love of a child is the best..I was rocking one of my nieces to sleep one night, been awhile back, and in that moment...it was like time was standing still, and I felt true peace for the first time in my life..I'll never forget it | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/16/2005 8:42:12 AM | | The last thing I believe that made me cry is when we was coming home back from Iraq. Didnt really know what was going on in the United States what first made trhe marines and myself teary eyed was getting on that plane with the flight attendants and the american airlines decorated with thank u cards and ribbions and such..Then when we finally got on base remembing the long hard months away and watching our families come greet us.. But what really made me cry is no one was there for me I'm from the east coast therefore my family couldnt fly out of hre in time cause we never knew when we was coming back... so I was left by my self at the the flight deck with no to greet me but the marines (my brothers) that left a couple weeks earlier then myself.... | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/16/2005 2:11:58 PM | Greeneyedbandit
I am so sorry that your family couldn't be there for you. Had I known this I would have personally flown them to you. You sacrificed all to be in Iraq and I personally want to thank you and let you know I am very proud of all the men and women who gave all for our country. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/17/2005 2:15:06 PM | the last thing that made me cry was when my uncle died of a massive heart attack, and even thought he died back in 1999, I never did get to tell him that he will be missed, and this poem went out to him, even though i wrote it several years after his death.
Gone Before Goodbye
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven,
And bring you back again.
Since I cannot climb to heaven,
I get on my knees and pray,
Hoping that God takes my life too,
So that I can be with you one day.
When you left there wasn't a dry eye,
Because we didn't want to part,
Now that you are gone for good,
There is an empty space in my heart.
No one can take that empty space,
Because that belonged to you, my love,
Having you in my life was a treasure,
But I know you are watching me from above.
Since you are gone I try to stay strong,
But at night there were times I cried,
Because I never did get the chance,
To say goodbye, no matter how hard I tried. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/17/2005 2:31:57 PM | @Catsmeow
That was absolutely beautiful. The words I could feel deep within. I didn't get to say goodbye to my mother and at times I would give all to be graced with her just one more time. She was killed by a drunk driver Dec. 3, 1984. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem that has touched my soul...You were truly blessed with a gift of creativity and compassion. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/17/2005 7:54:25 PM | @angel, tyvvm, it makes me feel really wonderful knowing that.
@ greenEB, my heart goes out to you as well. I know what's its like. Both of my brothers are in the Marines. And I never got the chance to see them come home either. It hurts. It feels like a millions pins stabbing you in the chest. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/17/2005 8:03:22 PM | | @angel, I didnt lose my brothers, i just never did get to see them fly in like my father did. It makes me think that I wasnt welcome to watch them come home. Especially since I have missed them for 5 years that they were in the marines. I am the youngest in my family. and it makes it extra hard for me. two older brothers that are us marines and no sisters. and talk about the whole protection shield, my gosh. anyways angel, just thought i would clear that up. lol. | |
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| What's the last sentimental thing that made you cry
Posted: 5/17/2005 8:23:00 PM | | @angel, ok sry, brain fart and blonde moment, lol. I always wanted a sister. someone who would look up to me. But im stuck with my brothers. but i love them (very protective of me tho), I just deal with it. lol. | |
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