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Dog Tags
Contributed by
picklepuss
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Friday, 18th September 2009 @ 12:21:24 AM in AEST
Topic:
Suicide
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Dog Tags
Loss is tough.
It’s tough on parents; it’s tough on siblings.
Some of us grieve outwardly to anyone who will listen.
Others of us keep our pain locked up inside.
Regardless of how we grieve, God knows how we feel.
As different as each snowflake that falls,
we are each a unique creature, formed from His hand.
Such is the uniqueness of a brother, now an only child.
He is strong, yet tender.
He is quiet, and yet thinks deeply.
He is kind and loving and he knows pain.
He lost his best friend - his brother.
We discovered his dog tag left behind from a recent visit.
It showed visible signs of wear,
having been popped off and on countless times.
It was special; a gift from a military brother.
Each son got one.
One son remains and his painful loss runs deep.
Upon closer inspection, we discovered not one, but both
dog tags fastened together; worn together.
We all remember in different ways.
Love in different ways.
Relate to God in different ways.
God knows what is on our son’s heart every moment.
He knows why he wears both dog tags and what they mean to him.
I am sure that our son and God pick quiet moments
to chat together.
God in His gentleness, knows exactly what our son needs
and whispers to his heart.
Perhaps it has nothing to do with sadness of the past,
but plans for the future.
When our family gathers in heaven above,
perhaps one brother will toss the other brother his dog tag.
But for right now, the reminder that dangles on his chest -
is a way to keep his brother tucked in his heart.
And that says it all.
"He will be careful not to cut off one bruised branch or to blow out the flickering flame of even one candle. In faithfulness He will bring forth justice and equity for all." Isaiah 42:3, Clear Word Bible
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Re: Dog Tags
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by LadyRose on
Friday, 18th September 2009 @ 06:10:54 AM AEST
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| dont know if I am just emotional but every poem I read brings me too tears.....or maybe you spoke to me through your words..God bless your beautiful soul!!!!!! |
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Re: Dog Tags
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by Puppy_dog_eyes on
Friday, 18th September 2009 @ 03:20:45 PM AEST
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The power of this piece is overwhelming.
When you read someone else's work you never know in what ways it will move you or even if it will move you at all.......
This one moved me and for that I thank you
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