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"Thief": Lizzi Marriott's prophetic poem

February 14, 2015 / 01:40

This episode discusses the profound loss of Lizzie, a talented poet and singer, and the impact of her death on her best friend. Key topics include Lizzie's poetry, her friendship, and the emotional aftermath of her passing.

The episode features a heartfelt reflection from Lizzie's best friend, who describes their close bond and the void left by her loss. Lizzie's talent in writing poetry and singing is highlighted, showcasing her artistic abilities.

A specific poem written by Lizzie, titled "Thief," is recited, illustrating her deep thoughts on loss and possession. The friend emphasizes how the poem resonates with the circumstances surrounding Lizzie's death.

The emotional weight of the conversation reveals the struggle to reconcile the loss and the lasting impact Lizzie had on those around her. The friend expresses the tremendous grief felt by her family and friends.

TLDR

Lizzie's death profoundly impacts her best friend, highlighting her poetic talent and the emotional aftermath of loss.

Episode

1:40
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she was my best friend Lizzie and I were always together it was just always us so
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it's a a huge huge loss for me it's a loss to the World on what she could have done and what she would have done Lizzie
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had everything that we we didn't she wrote poetry beautifully she sang like an angel this is a a poem that Lizzie
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wrote entitled Thief it doesn't matter what you take even if you break me tear away my soul
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rip from me my Silver Wings and leave with what you stole never will they bless you or help
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when you're afraid merely useless trinkets with me they should have stayed take away my everything but when
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all is said and done you'll sit with your treasure but it's me who's truly won to me that really talks
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to Seth at the level that he had taken something on the night of October 9th in the end it will never could never do
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anything for him just to hear her words and how prophetic they were is mindboggling that you know she had
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written this at such a young age and then you know they were so fitting for her death that it's just I don't it's
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hard to reconcile the loss to Lizzy and to our family is just so tremendous

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most heartbreaking
  • 85
    Most emotional
  • 80
    Best writing
  • 75
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • A Profound Loss
    The speaker shares the deep emotional impact of losing their best friend Lizzie.
    “It's a huge loss for me.”
    @ 00m 07s
    February 14, 2015
  • Lizzie's Artistic Legacy
    Remembering Lizzie's beautiful poetry and angelic singing, showcasing her talents.
    “She wrote poetry beautifully, she sang like an angel.”
    @ 00m 18s
    February 14, 2015
  • Prophetic Words
    The speaker reflects on the fitting nature of Lizzie's poetry in light of her death.
    “It's mindboggling that she had written this at such a young age.”
    @ 01m 21s
    February 14, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • It's a huge loss for me.
    "Thief": Lizzi Marriott's prophetic poem
  • She wrote poetry beautifully, she sang like an angel.
    "Thief": Lizzi Marriott's prophetic poem
  • It's mindboggling that she had written this at such a young age.
    "Thief": Lizzi Marriott's prophetic poem

Key Moments

  • Deep Loss00:07
  • Artistic Talent00:18
  • Prophetic Poetry01:21
  • Tremendous Grief01:36