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(Haiku Artist)'s avatar

This is a beautiful poem, Amrita. It doesn't resist pain or explain it—it simply stays with it. Thank you for sharing something so deeply felt.

As you know, I recently lost my only nephew, Arnab. Your poem reached me at a time when pain has been sitting quietly beside our family too.

Wishing you comfort, strength, and gentler days ahead.

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Subhash, I appreciate your words so much. This is physical pain, in my case. May have ruptured a cervical disc.

I grieve for your family's loss. And I apologize--I read your poem title as "the purifier," not "the pacifier"! I thought we had, at the same time, titled two poems the same!

Sending comfort and courage,

Amrita

(Haiku Artist)'s avatar

Thank you so much, Amrita. No apology needed at all—I actually smiled when I realized the "purifier" and "pacifier" mix-up. 😊

I'm so sorry to hear you're dealing with such severe physical pain. I hope the doctors are able to give you both relief and healing soon.

Thank you, too, for your kind words about Arnab and my family. Your compassion means more than you know. Wishing you comfort, courage, and brighter days ahead.

Buffie Francisco's avatar

Ah yes - what would we do without father sun. Purification welcome.

Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

I'm in terrible physical pain. May have ruptured a cervical disc.

Buffie Francisco's avatar

That sounds really painful. I am sorry to hear it.