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Don't Forget Me
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Don't Forget Me |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA 
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Don't Forget Me I wander down a lonely path As dust stirs beneath my feet Searching through the darkest night For the one I am to meet. I have wandered down this path before Many times I know, And each time I find myself walking here It seems harder than before. The soul that I am looking for Is true and good and kind But fate has thrown a twist their way, Fear and doubt cloud their mind. I feel the pain that radiates From this lonely broken heart, And I know that I must find this soul To give them a fresh new start. For I will be the strength they need To conquer all their fears, And I will be the one true friend To take away their tears. I will share all that I can To help them become strong; Soon, nurtured by friendship and love, Once again, they'll stand on their own. And as they begin a new journey Full of life and courage and pride, I stand beside them smiling, Though in my own heart I cry. For I feel like I am losing A fragment of my very own heart; This friend has become so very dear Yet their new journey, alone, they must start. And once again, I find myself Nearing the path where souls go astray, But to my friend who begins life anew, One request - don't forget me, I pray. ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ah this is so lovely, and as a young man, I'll bet you repaired broken wings of young birds and rescued cats from trees... at least, that is how you strike me. I like this Terry! No Sir, no way could we forget you! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Terry, Your words are beautiful and full of encouragement. How could she ever forget you? Do not think you need to worry there my friend. Great writing.  LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
It is so gratifying to be able to help someone, lost, find their way. Through helping others, I believe we help ourselves, at least that has been my experience. Your poem expresses this so eloquently and yes, the fear of being "forgotten" can be very real. Lovely, lovely work, Terry. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I really like this Terry. I was just thinking this afternoon that I haven't seen you around lately. So am glad you posted one today. Every time I read something new from you, you get better and better. Very well written. Marina It is blessing to have wings for your words, and passion to flow from pen. Marina Crossley |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
wonderful sentiments and vision Terry ... the world would be a better place if all could practice this way of thinking. thank you for the sweet and kind words to my poem for my daughter. take care kind poet, jm baby dont you work so hard for this prize you've found, it will all be gone-when you turn around, cause nothing lasts forever anyway. Rick Roberts |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Beautiful message. You had me anticipating what you were. I had wrongly guessed you were a prayer. jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Oh Terry, I truly loved this one. Do you ever read a piece and swear the poet was speaking directly to you or feel as if they had been listening to your thoughts and prayers? Well, this one spoke to me and I really needed this after the day I've had. So thank you for posting this tonite. It's an excellent and very touching piece. < !signature-->--You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- [This message has been edited by Tennessee Angel (edited 06-28-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TerryW~ When you touch a heart ... you are not forgotten. I will not forget ! Wonderful thoughts, my friend. Love you ~*Marge*~< !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 06-28-2000).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I enjoyed reading this...very soothing and healing. James |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Sunshine~ My dear, you got me pegged al right! I always get such a good feeling from helping others who need it. Thank you for the comment. I hope I can be memorable in a good way! Love Ya~ Lone Wolf~ Thank you for the lovely comments! And thank you for the E-mail. It really made my day! Love Ya~ MeadowMuse~ Claire, I am so glad that you enjoyed this one. I really wasn't sure how everyone would take it, because the mood is a little different from what I usually write. But I am so glad that you like it! Love Ya~ Marina~ Thank you, my dear! I really missed you all for the little while that I was away. I am taking a programming class in a language that I am not used to for work over the summer, and it really took up my time getting used to the class. But I think I have everything smoothed out now, so that I won't be gone for quite so long anymore. Thank you for the lovely comment. I only hope that I can keep getting "better and better". Love Ya~ Janet Marie~ Thank you for reading this one, dear. I am glad that you enjoyed it. And I meant what I said before -- you are special to us, too. Love Ya~ Prometheus~ Thank you for reading this, my friend. I am glad you liked it. No, I am a far cry from a prayer, but I have been told in the past that I have such a knack for being in the right place at the right time, that I may very well be the answer to one. (Personally, I don't know ...........) Love Ya~ Tennessee Angel~ Thank you for your kind comments, my dear. Yes, I have had that feeling before. Every time I feel something strongly or am bothered with thoughts of worry, I can come here, and I find a poem by one of our gifted clan that I could swear was written just for me. It gives you an incredible feeling, doesn't it? Love Ya~ Marge~ I am so glad that you read this one, my dear. You know, one of my posts would not be complete unless I got a message from you. I promise you, dear, I won't ever forget you, either! Love Ya~ jmlee12345~ James, thank you! Glad you liked it! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Terry* This is absolutely perfect! The feelings, the words, the images...all of it flowed down my face with each tear. Reaching to someone in need through your own pain is a beautiful desire and you penned that desire with grace. Thank you so much for sharing this heart touching piece~ |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Lovely writing here Terry Coco |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Butterflies~ Thank you so much. I hope that they were tears of joy. I am glad that you liked it, dear. I am thankful every day that I have friends like you guys!!!!!Love Ya~ Coco~ Thank you, my dear. Glad you liked it. Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Thank you to all who read and enjoyed this one. I really appreciate all your lovely comments and E-Mails. You guys mean the world to me -- I love you all! {{{BIG POET FAMILY HUGS}}} ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Terry, this was such a beautiful poem. When you've touched someone's heart, you are forever remembered and never forgotten. I loved this. kat |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Terry--I believe what Claire said is true...what you give of yourself will come around and give back to you...your heart shows so clearly in this lovely poem, and it is a sweet heart. |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Kat~ Thank you for your lovely words, my friend! I just hope that I have touched the hearts I have touched in a good way! Martie~ Thank you, friend! I have long believed in the power of Karma -- I have seen it work too many times to mention. Thank you for reading and enjoying this one! Love to All~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Now that is what a friendship should be like, helping, loving, caring, giving. This is beautiful, Terry! Denise |
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Boydstun New Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 6 |
Terry, This poem speaks directly to my heart. It is the best you have ever written, and you have written many wonderful poems. You are very special. Boydstun |
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