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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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Another friend of mine died today from cancer. I hate cancer with every fiber of my being. Donna worked at the dental office I went to. I started going there about three years ago and I was terrified. She instantly made me laugh and we became friends. We got a bit closer after she stopped working and I took Wednesday afternoons off to take her shopping, get her mail, just do some errands. It was special time. Donna was a wonderful woman - among the very best out there. She died this morning. I will miss my friend, Donna. When I close my eyes And think of you I see your smile, so welcoming I see your eyes as they dance With mischief and intelligence That’s what I see When I close my eyes And think of you If I listen closely I can hear you Your laughter always makes me smile Your voice teases away apprehension And envelopes me with friendship That’s what I hear When I listen closely For you I can feel you still In my mind and in my heart I can feel you still I won’t forget Never, will I forget Your sense of humor and witty remarks How good you were at what you did so well And that you cared for me when I was afraid Never will I forget I won’t forget You - I love you. Alison |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Alison, your poem brought tears to my eyes. Admiring the friendship you had with Donna. So sorry... Ms. E |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So very sorry, Alison. Having been touched by cancer I will tell you that I hate it as much as you do. This is a warm and wonderful tribute to your friend, who sounds like a very special lady. Hugs, Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I am so sorry, Alison. You have been having a tough time this last long while. I wish there was something I could do. Thank you, on Donna's behalf, for loving, writing and remembering. I know she knows. Hugs, love and prayers Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Heartbreaking tribute to your friend, Donna. When someone we have grown close to passes the agony sometimes seems unbearable. Remember the good times with her, and no, I know you will not forget Donna. I'm sorry. ~*~ Death is a common weed: requires no rain. ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
My heart, my friend, deeply and fully. jimmy |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"When I close my eyes And think of you I see your smile, so welcoming I see your eyes as they dance With mischief and intelligence That’s what I see When I close my eyes And think of you" What a beautiful tribute. Such a wonderful love you have for your friend. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand tribute from a fine writer! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you all. I'll respond personally later, but my heart hurts too much right now. I have lost three people ... three people that I truly loved ... to cancer within the last six months. Each person brought so much to my life. Please consider supporting cancer research. Thank you again, Alison |
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Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
Awwwwww DeAli Girarl, Who among us wouldn't want to be right there with you in a flash? If only we could? Jaime |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No, you won't forget her... and now, we won't either.  |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very poignant words for your friend Donna. They touch the heart, dear Alison. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
How precious that she had a friend like you when she was going throw the pain of cancer...James |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I am sad,thanks for the poignant words, alison, i can feel the heart of this person, there is so much to be done, thanks again yann |
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MICHELMAS Member
since 2012-02-15
Posts 305Lancashire England |
so sad.........but how precious the memories Michael |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Oh, Alison... this is purely heart-wrenching. You're keeping what was precious about Donna with you, though, and that would have been my only advice for you, understanding fully how cancer has a tendency to destroy multiple lives for each one it steals. ((Hugs)) dear, and my condolences. Michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I am so sorry for your loss! Each loss diminishes us... and when one comes after another, the hurt intensifies. Remember... and take comfort from those memories. (((hugs))) |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you all. Donna has left a hole in my heart, but you all filled part of it. Love, Alison |
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