The black tunnel we all live in, isn't our only home.
You don't have to know someone to feel sympathy,
You don't have to know someone to care.
You see, there was a poet I never got to speak to,
And it tugs and yanks at my heart to know that I could've had the chance
To say, "You are loved," "You aren't alone," "You are more than your sadness."
But life is a precious thing, it's delicate like the skies.
There's a light hidden to us humans, it's a light seen with closed eyes.
It’s easy to write about our feelings. We hope someone out there understands with what we are dealing. So easy it is to turn a blind eye, to the pain this screen helps us hide behind. It doesn’t cost much to lend your ear. Be the voice they need someone to hear. Tell them you love them. How important they are. Thoughts of them in your head are never far. The light that’s inside must be allowed to shine. It’s the light that is seen with closed eyes.
Like cells in a tissue, like stars in a galaxy, we're interconnected. One loss is all it takes to shake the system, to rock the universe. There are so many things unsaid, so many retroactive words we could have written, but all we have now are the constellations left behind, and the knowledge to go forward. We hold on tighter to one another, ith dendrites, with stardust, pulling each other a little closer. Offering our shoulder to cry on, offering a hand to hold- and their tears on our collar won't stain like the grief on our hearts.
An unheard voice
An invisible force
An anonymous hero
The life of a stranger
is a single raindrop in an ocean
It means nothing to most
But everything to some
When a brother or sister must depart
It leaves a hole in our hearts.
Though we know they're in a better place
It doesn't change the frown on our face.
A member of the family has bid us adieu
Our darling RubyRae, hats off for you
And now even though we're a world apart
Know you're safe, secured in my heart.
I’m literally sitting here
Surrounded by nature
Not another in sight
When I decide to check for new fusions
Much to my sad surprise
A familiar name has seen the light
Yes I’m actually here brushing my very first stroke
I was just taking a moments pause
Now here I sit a little choked
My painting will be dedicated to RubyRea
R.I.P.
Sadly, You're Gone, But Happily You're Adimdst Heavenly.
Teary Eyes & Heavy Hearts Lead 2 Our Souls Knowing Comfortably.
R.I.P., I Again Say On Behalf Of This Proud Community Missing U Deeply.
Lovely Beauty Now Angelic Enjoying The Splendor Of Greater Bible Mystery.
History Is Touched Best By The Blessed Writings You've Left Us Miss Ruby Rae.
May U Happily Hear Us Speaking 2 U Now If It Wasn't So When U Were Here Physically.
R.I.P., Fellow Poet, R.I.P.
Sadness is a companion we carry
Unable to hold on to dear life we search for meaning,
for purpose, and for hope that there is something better out there.
But when the walls start caving in,
and the thread seems too thin to hold on to,
we let go
and like a swift wind, death sweeps us away
Perhaps it was our fate all along,
but I can't help but wonder why?
Indeed death only takes the body,
the soul ventures into the afterlife
and left behind are the memories and the words which you have left behind- yet we are all left with the thought of why you chose to leave so soon.
I think that each time a poet passes a star is extinguished in the heavens, only to reappear in the thoughts and remembrances of those who knew and loved them. I didn't know you RubyRae, but your name alone sounds joyful and full of life, and your poetry must have been equally beautiful. You belong to the universe now as is fitting, and your words will ring there forever.
Your scribbles marked words,
Transititory sounds which resonate,
Echoing in the chambers of someone elses heart.
Your pen may be silent,
Your voice may not purr in the ears of the man you love,
Or soothe the children whom you inspired,
But you were here.
You made those marks,
You uttered those words,
Painted your soul into the ether,
It rang out,
Stood tall and vibrated with others like a melody.
Your pen is silent,
but your words will always be here.
Ruby Rae, a young beautiful talented poet. A poet here on MPS that I have yet to meet. And now I’ll never get the chance to meet. All those who knew her, feel her loss deep in their hearts and souls. Had I known her, I’m sure I would have liked her and her poetry as much as all who did know her. But still, I can’t be in her inner circle of friends. To share in her poetic brilliance as other have. But as I look around me, I see that brilliance in others who’ve shared their hearts and thoughts of Ruby Rae. And in the influence she’s had on so many, I can begin to know the poet that is Ruby Rae. As she lives on in all those who knew her so well.
Though a cognitive sympathy allows
to recite in common refrain,
a shared experience and maybe a knowa gl mpse in another~s QUATRAIN
the poet you did not speak to
is mute.
The poet's tune floats on in the..
If I shut my eye
Why I'm beginning to
See the Light
The sunshine crafted her.
Written words of strength carved her spine.
Eyes the color of grounding earth.
Her soul the incarnation of a warrior.
Her feet searching for peace.
The arch angels guiding her every step.
While wiping every tear she wept,
they fastened her angel wings.
Now she glides the heavenly skies.
Her father smiling while flapping his wings,
with her.
Her final wish granted to reunite with her father.
All should know she fought and won her battle.
All should know the world wasn't ready for her light.
All should know she really was an angel.
All should know she shined the brightest of them all.
There are worlds beyond our own
Born of peace and beauty and love
Heaven
May you be there, RubyRae
Let your memory be forever remembered,
Let your words serve as inspiration,
Whether written or not
Use your wings, dear angel
To fly above
Be happy, RubyRae
Inside the gates of heaven
- Authors: Rocky Lagou, GenXer Shamrocker ☘️, distorted mikey, , Nat B. ✌️❤️, W.J.G.🕊, Broken Ankh, Not Entirely , Bella Shepard, Alyssa Willis, Sharon\'s Poet, Pearcemelville 卯升, Destiny\'s Perspective, M. Evermore
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- Finished: May 11th, 2022 07:25
- Limit: 15 stanzas
- Invited: Friends (users on his/her list of friends can participate)
- Comment from author about the poem: Dear and beloved poets on MPS. There was a poet here, some of you may or may not know of, called RubyRae. Sadly, today her friend announced that she has passed away and my heart is heavy to know that I could've had the chance to talk with her, but I never did. That's why I decided to open up this fusioned poem. I know that some of you knew her intimately, others not at all, but I feel it's only right to create something TOGETHER that'll be in memory of her. She loved this site, we were a community for her, and as a community I invite you to participate to create something that'll live on eternally. R.I.P RubyRae 💖
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R.I.P. RubyRea. My sincere condolences to her family,friends and all who knew her🌹🕊🕯
To everyone who played a part in bringing this little dedication of mine to fruition, thank you so much. RubyRae should serve as a sign for everyone to push forward, she fought with mental health and loss, and I as a person who've lost my mother and also struggle with depression, just want to say to always focus on the light of life. She considered us a community, and as one I believe we have lifted her memory to new heights with this collaborative poem. Thank you dear poets and friends for shining light on the poet we lost. But I know deep in my heart that she peacefully lives on in her words and in the light seen with closed eyes, the light reserved for the afterlife.
lovely lines. sorry for the delayed response.. i have sent mine today
take care
I just wanted to say on behalf of Ruby's loved ones a massive Thank You for all your kind words.
Ruby had a very tough childhood and experienced many things most of us couldnt even imagine, then recently she lost both parents, which left her feeling alone. However, Ruby fought her hardest to stay positive and keep her light shining. She was such a beautiful, talented and kind soul, despite all the things she had been through, she never failed to smile. She will be missed dearly.
If Ruby's passing has taught us anything, it's to always show kindness, we never know what battles people are fighting. Make the most of the time you have here and live life the best you can. If your struggling, please reach out for help, you don't have to suffer in silence!
Once again, thank you to everyone who has showed support and love towards Ruby. I hope she's up there with her father, reading how much people still care❣️
Hello, I'm assuming you're Ruby's friend who posted her last poem. I just want to give my sincere and wholehearted condolences to you and to her family. Ruby's story has truly made my heart heavy, even despite me never having the chance to talk with her. I lost my mother at 13, and I know what it's like to lose someone so close and beloved and the despair that one gets after such a loss. I have depression, and I had suicidal thoughts, and to know that I could've had the chance to speak with Ruby about her suffering and sympathized with her on a relatable level really hurts. It really goes to show how delicate life is, and that one should seek help after tragedy like loss strikes. Ruby has inspired me to push forward and to always see the light even during the hardest times, and I know her kindness and her journey will live on in her poetry. I pray for you and her loved ones, may you always focus on the light in the darkest of places.
Hi there, Thank you so much, it really does mean a lot. I am so sorry for your loss, that must of been incredibly hard. I am only a message away if you ever need to talk, people care about you and you are very important. I'm so glad Ruby has inspired you, I think her death has shown a lot of people just how precious life is. Keep staying strong and pushing through, I'm proud of you!
Hello , so nice of all of you to write a poem on behalf of ruby . I didn’t know her , but it’s sad that she lost her life at such s young age . Nice of you to start the poem , Rocky ))
Hello dear poet. I didn't want to seem insensitive by writing a poem about her passing, I know it's a touchy thing, but I felt it was only right to work on something as a community to honor the life of a young poet. I hope her story goes on to inspire others to cherish life to the fullest and to always focus on the light even during the hardest times. I know Ruby is resting in peace, watching from the sky
She was the sweetest soul and had so much strength inside of her. It's only right that everyone knows who she was. Rest in peace Ruby. I hope from the other side she is able to see how many people really care for her. She truly will never be forgotten.
I hope so, too, Destiny. I know her memory will forever live on in her poems.
It certainly will! Thank you for allowing me to be part of this fusion poem! It meant a lot. Funny enough I was going to post what I had added on here Sunday but something told me to wait. I am glad I did. It's only right that we pay tribute to Ruby as a community. The very community she loved and escaped to when she needed peace from her pain. In her final poem she wrote: As now people walk beside me, I know I am not alone. This fusion poem showcases exactly that. While posting her private thoughts in poetry she discovered she was not alone anymore from the kind comments that this community expressed to her in her greatest time of need.
Always sad when we lose one of our own. Onwards up to poet's rest.
It truly is, she was a person with so much potential and goodness to share. And I know her story will go on to inspire others to never stop fighting.
Right high-up
You begin the new start-up
Amidst the angels of hope
who thought you to cope.
O Rubyrae
We miss you at bay
but never mind
I know you're in the right hands.
O winds of the air
carry this message fair
Ruby you fought it well
now it's time to enjoy well.
Thanks for the invite but I missed it. Your opening poem is really touchy. Beautiful.
Your stanza is also a heartwarming addition to this collaborative poem Bellflower. Ruby, although not known by all, will inspire hope and resilience for those who read about her story. Thank you for writing down your own precious rendition.
My pleasure
Rubyrae a poet I never knew
But I hope she flys high, creating beautiful light for our sky
I wish i was there to say your loved your beautiful and amazing
but all I can really say now is I hope the gates of heaven open to you
Thank you for the invite sorry for seeing it so late
Hello. This was a beautiful addition to the poem. Ruby truly was a poet that was passionate about kindness, and was ready to share it with everyone. I know she's safer now, dwelling in the bliss of the afterlife.
Beautiful tribute.
Praying Ruby is in peace and comfort now.
I do too dear poet. I know she's in a better place now.
May she rest in peace.
This is a beautiful thing you've all accomplished.
A page where her friends and family can come to and find comfort.
Thank you! RubyRea for impacting us all, so significantly
in such a short time.
Soar free, wherever you may be.
Hello beloved poet. It really is so beautiful to see everyone come together to write something in memory of a fallen poet. I know her memory will live on.
Beautiful poem! I am sorry to say I could not participate due to schoolwork, but it is definitely a beautiful and heart-touching poem in memory of somebody not quite known to everybody. Amazing job!
No problems, we're all a community together and as a community I believe we've all payed the due respects to a poet who cherished us dearly. I know she's in a better place.
Ruby may you rest in peace. May your beloved family and friends be comforted to know that you are safe and at peace.
I wish her soul to rest in peace…it’s always sad to loose a colleague…a friend with stories to tell through her poetries…her absence will always stay as void…but her poetries will continue to inspire others and shall be eternal…
It truly is a sad time when we lose one of our own dear Spiller. I just hope her heart's at rest now. And like you say, her poems are forever a sign of who she was.
The act of dedicating this poem in memory of your lost friend is one of the highest forms of praise and respects one can do to a fellow artist of any kind. May she rest in peace and my deepest sincerities to her family and those close to her. In times of bereavement, togetherness and remembrance are practically a prerogative to any and all affected.
I would also like to express my regret at missing the opportunity to honour her memory by contributing to this poem.
Hello, thank you for leaving such a heartfelt comment on this collaborative poem. It truly was the least we could've done as a community to honor and remember the life of a poet on this site. It's alright that you didn't contribute a stanza to the poem, from seeing your comment I know that you meant the best for Ruby. She will forever live on in her words.
Being new to MPS, I hadn't the opportunity to 'meet' RubyRae nor have been able to read any of her work. But his fusion is truly encouraging as community is alive and I thank all of you in this collaboration. /Rik.
It truly was a surprise to me to see so many people willingly contribute to this fusioned poem. It goes to show the care and sympathy others have, even if they didn't personally know Ruby. May she rest in peace.
I hope you rest in peace, Rubyrae.
i have not had the pleasure of meeting Ruby or reading her poems, which, i think, is entirely my loss, which i hope to amend in the near future.
I pray that God welcomes her in Heaven with open arms, and she continues to spread happiness and cheer wherever she is.
Rest in peace Dear Ruby.
my tribute:
No one is eternal
We all will, one day, die
Leaving family and friends
To mourn and to sigh
So let's lead a life
that spreads hope and cheer
so that we will be missed
by all our near and dear
God bless us all
What a touching and beautiful stanza Nafisa. Thank you so much for participating and showing your wholehearted care. I know she's in a better place.
good morning. yes i agree she has gone to a higher and better up plane/place.
have a good day..take care
Another beautiful soul gone too soon fighting nothingness !!! May her soul rest in peace and deserve an amazing world which this world could not give.
Thanks Rocky Lagou for starting this thread, may it will bring some calmness to her family that in this world she was loved so much by a community.
Of course Alice, it felt as though it were something in my heart tugging me to open this up. I know that despite her not being here physically, her soul lives on in her words. She's an inspiration to never give up. Have a beautiful day dear poet.
Darn, I wished I had arrived in time to help with this. I'm always up for keeping the memory of these people alive in a world where all it takes is infamy to live forever. A farewell to RubyRae and condolences to all her friends and family.
What matters is that you cared enough to read and share your condolences. I know her memory will forever live on in her words, that's why poetry is so powerful.
I hope that maybe I can get a similar fate when I pass. Only time tells, and hopefully it's patient.
My heart is aching right now. The most beautiful thing anyone can do for someone they love. I read somewhere that the human death comes in 3 phases. First the soul, then body, the last when someone remembers them for the last time, this way she can live forever in hearts of her loved ones, the one she inspired and will inspire. The poem gave me a glimpse of how beautiful she must have been. My deep condolences to all her friends and family.
I don't know her. I am sure she was someone who others loved knowing. She must have been someone special. Bringing together this community is not something a less thoughtful person would be able to do. I want to know her.
I don't know her. I am sure she was someone who others loved knowing. She must have been someone special. Bringing together this community is not something a less thoughtful person would be able to do. I want to know her.
I'm really sorry I couldn't participate in the poem because I've been away for sometime now.
It really saddened my heart to hear about the passing away of RubyRae 💔💔
May her soul continue to rest in peace.
I'm one if the few that know Ruby Rae well, she opened up to me about everything, she opened up to me about what happened to her, after she was found, from 3 days missing,I miss her so much, unfortunately I was unable to add to this fusion, so here is my addition
Ruby Rae, my beautiful girl,
You've adopted me as a mother and it made my head swirl,
You've touched my life in a way that could have only been of God above,
My girl, you showed me how to believe and how to truly love,
You opened my heart that I thought was closed forever,
I'm so blessed that you chose me as your motherly companion on your short poetic endeavor,
You had a difficult life, that has caused you terrible pain,
You are the sun ray that chased away my torrential rain
The short time I knew you, you have been set free,
You came to trust in the Lord and He delivered you to me,
We leaned on each other when the voices were taking control,
Honey, now you are free of them and are totally whole,
You once asked me what it will take to break free,
I told you, My Girl, all you have to do is cry out on your knees,
Cry out to the Lord, and He will deliver you,
Into His arms and His Kingdom , Honey, God loves you!!
Now you are with Him and your dad that you missed so badly,
Now it's my turn to miss you oh so madly!
It brings me comfort to know that you are finally safe from all harms.
Some day I will be there and will run to your joyful outstretched arms,
This is precious. Reading a comment from someone who actually knew her is incredible. It’s been a while since I’ve opened this poem up, but I think it’s clear to see that her life impacted so many people. It was so beautiful to see the whole community pitching in with a stanza. She is in a better place. 🙏
Yes she is, Merry Christmas Rocky
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