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Comment on Artistic Challenge Entry: A Harnessed Death by Myles Corcoran

Myles Corcoran — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:12:57 +0000

Lovely! If I can be a bishop of no fixed abode, then surely Arn can be a pope of Death.

Comment on Artistic Challenge Entry: A Harnessed Death by Sadhbh

Sadhbh — Fri, 20 May 2011 01:00:48 +0000

Very much enjoyed this.

Also, highly approve of stories where the most intelligent character is the horse.

Comment on Artistic Challenge Entry: A Harnessed Death by Damo

Damo — Thu, 19 May 2011 17:13:06 +0000

Win.
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I enjoyed this greatly.
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I shall be ripping this off shamelessly. Even here. Even now.
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Hello.

Comment on by Ian Sturrock

Ian Sturrock — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:58:56 +0000

I so wish I could offer more than my sympathy, and my kind thoughts, so please tell me if there is anything I *can* give, or do, Gar. You guys are lovely, and like Cat I hope you get what you want.

I will say that I do know how lucky I am, but I rarely dare say so, because I still half-fear, with uncharacteristic superstition, that acknowledging my luck could somehow make it run out.

Comment on by Hilary and Ashley

Hilary and Ashley — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:38:38 +0000

Really sad news.

Nothing we can say but our thoughts are with you all.

Comment on by @IVFchronicles

@IVFchronicles — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:11:06 +0000

Hi – I follow your lovely wife on twitter and have just read your blog. I too went through this pain last year at our six week scan. Your words mirror exactly how I feel. Sometimes you want to scream at people when they don’t realise the miracle they are experiencing. The poem that was posted, is breaking my heart. Much love and support to you both.
Sarahxx

Comment on by Tim Gray

Tim Gray — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:38:45 +0000

I’m not wise enough to say better than these replies – tearing up at the poem – so I’ll just stand here in the support team.

Comment on by cat

cat — Tue, 10 May 2011 08:24:55 +0000

Gar – we went through something similar a while back at 9 weeks – and it doesn’t matter whether it’s 6 weeks, 12 weeks or 32 weeks, losing the thing that you’ve hoped for in your most cherished dreams is soul-numbing. There’s not much anyone can say to make it better in the short term so I’ll just say that our thoughts and hearts are with you and Edel – that we’re praying that two of the most lovely people we know will have the baby they want so very much and we’ll be here to read these very beautiful posts and be quietly on your side.

Comment on by Colin McEwan

Colin McEwan — Tue, 10 May 2011 02:16:26 +0000

So very sorry to hear this, Gar.

(and, yeah, I do know how stunningly lucky I am)

All the best,
–
C.

Comment on by Stephen K

Stephen K — Tue, 10 May 2011 00:51:00 +0000

Please accept my deepest sympathies. All I can think to say is in a poem my own father wrote. It’s inadequate, but I hope it can speak to you in some way.

Dear Parents

I did not die young
I lived my span of life,
Within your body
And within your love.

There are many
Who have lived long lives
And have not been loved as me.

If you would honor me
Then speak my name
And number me among your family.

If you would honor me.
Then strive to live in love
For in that love, I live.

Never ever doubt
That we will meet again.

Until that happy day,
I will grow with God
And wait for you.