My Brief Rainbow

In September 2002, "My Brief Rainbow" was sent to me from The Compassionate Friends at the West Kentucky "Forget-Me-Not Chapter. It was sent on Paul's birthday.

Today is Paul's birthday. It is an emotional and difficult time. I brought this subject up once at a TCF meeting and everyone agrees that is the case. We also find that the days leading to our child's birthday or anniversary date is more difficult than the actual day itself.

Last year me and Rad, Paul's Godmother, Susie, her husband Greg, all went out for dinner and we celebrated Paul's birthday. Tonight we are going to do the same. I am hoping that Jeff can join us too.

I am thankful that I have the love of friends and family to support me on this day. I am also thankful for Rad's love which has helped me to get through the difficult times. Today I post "My Brief Rainbow" in Loving Remembrance of



Paul Scott Whitney




My Brief Rainbow


Rainbows appear only on dreary rainy days.
They beautify the world for a few brief moments.
These moments, however, can be spectacular.
You were my brief rainbow.

You entered my life
And stayed for but a short while.
Nonetheless, the memories of those moments
When you blessed us with laughter and delight.

Joy and smiles, charm and beauty.
Gaiety and happiness.
Mischief and silliness, sunlight and moonbeams
Giggles and love (ad infinitum)….

Made the deluge, the tears of pain and anger.
Helplessness and fear, insanity and agony.
Sadness and heartbreak, emptiness and loneliness
Bearable.

Rainbows however brief
Make the world a brighter, lovelier place.
How grateful I am that I had you.
My brief rainbow.



By Peggy Kocision
Albuquerque, New Mexico