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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA 
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 Now as the words are written, pain is the ink that dries upon my soul. And words seem only words when even I have forgotten, and every action I have made has paid its toll. Once...life was easy even in its own depression. Once I listened to that voice down in my core. Seems the well has now run dry. Are the tears too late to cry? Why can't time just pass me by? Now,innocence has left and said goodbye. The lies moved in with everything I'd try. Fell from "pure" Never sure. I wanted to look the other way, but I chose to follow in the way that brings a fall. Now,through it all, through all those vile decisions, I have met those just collisions. Is it now too late to try? Why can't time just pass me by? Regret...Regret...oh,bitter hate of time! How to forget this fate of mine! Chained and locked in my own prison. Weeping,crying to those who'll listen. Lord,rescue me...Lord,rescue me... Don't pass me by! This is a very meaningful anniversary for me.I lost my best friend to AIDS on 11/11/88.He was a very unique and talented person.You should have seen him dance!I still miss him terribly. I wrote this the day I found out that he was infected,Oct.6th,1987,...and wrote it with his feelings in mind...as to how he must be feeling inside.Of course,I had my own deep sadness inside.I felt that I would not have him for long.He lived a very difficult life,but in the end,he was an incredible inspiration to me,along with his wife, Debbie.His name is Rodney Carter,and he still Lives ...inside of me...and in that Better Place. This is for you,Rod...til we meet once more... on those heavenly Streets of the Heart... [This message has been edited by Street Heart (11-11-2002 03:30 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
fHow well you have accepted his feelings as your own. So very well done. Joyce |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very sad and touching, Geoffrey. I'm sure your friendship eased his pain. Well written. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Geoff: A wonderful tribute to your friend. Sometimes it helps to write about the grief and loss! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A difficult subject tenderly presented. Peaceful memories to you, and comforting thoughts and memories for Rod's wife and family. |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Beautiful and very moving. I wish you peace in your memories of your friend, I'm sure he is watching over you from some other sphere, smiling at your words. Luv, Liz xxx |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
Thank you all for your kind words. As I had written in response within my offering "9/11/00",the number 11 has for many years plagued me,for whatever reason.I was stunned when Rod passed away 11/11/88.All those previous years of 11,and primarily 11:11,regularly making its visitation on me seemed to make much more sense.I suppose some meanings become clearer with time,and others will forever remain a mystery.Have many stories about "11",the last being my divulgence of this "malady" to my sister back in Feb.,2002,with her reply being that she too has been plagued by 11:11.Is it just a figment of insanity? Only Dr.Freud could tell. Peace,Geoffrey If a man has not discovered something he is willing to die for,his life is not worth living. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
So sad is that dreaded disease. He truly must have been a very special friend, and it's my sincere hope that you will see him again one day on those heavenly streets of gold. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We see life now through the veil of mystery, but time will tell us more of what's in store. Deb |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Geoff~ Such a heart-wrenching piece this is. You've penned the pain and sadness very well, and in the process you have touched me deeply. I believe that yes..you will see your friend again someday, in that 'Better Place' that you speak of.  Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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