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The Cold Eyes of the Naked Truth
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The Cold Eyes of the Naked Truth |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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The Cold Eyes of the Naked Truth This week I must stare into |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, So if we stack up our support...shoulders as platform for feet and there is enough, can we break your fall significantly enough? Let me stand firm in hope of breaking your fall. And if you fall let me help carry you on as I know even then you will be fighting and I want to strengthen your effort and resolve dear friend. Strength and courage to you and ultimately...peace!  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you...thank you...thank you, Larry..... and yes.....I really could use those shoulders to support me right now. I know I'm probably making much too big a deal of this right now, but I am really terrified.... and I thank you so much for your kind brotherly support.  ~ many thankful hugs to youI hope that you are doing okay..... and peace be with you too! Lyra |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've captured this feeling of fear, with chilling imagery Lyra. This was an incredibly descriptive piece and one that gripped me deeply for I've known this feeling. Very well written, indeed. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you ... and may the support of your loved ones and this poetic family lift and fill your heart with positive images.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
the phantom feel of safe has sputtered out and I can no longer feel the secure mantle of optimism warming my trembling shoulders oh my...you write truth...like white chalk squeaking on a blackboard... I wish there was something I could type to take that away... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lyra, I know it's tomorrow you go to find out... and it must be so dreadfull frightning...but, please know that we are all here for you, to hold you up and see you through.... the prayers have not stopped.. we are here for you! ~Helping Healing Hugs~ |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
Everyone has said what I would like to say, so let me offer my hands to this net of love, that we may catch you if you fall, and rejoice if all is well... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra It is so difficult, the waiting...I know the cliff and the fall of fear before you... I pray the truth is kind. Powerful writing of your heart! Hugs of support from me. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra my dearest friend YOU know my prayers are with you, I have told you that I have the strongest feeling that you will get through this, and I really do believe that. If in the night you need a friend If you feel as if you’ve reached the end If you face sorrow and it calls your name If you seem often to sing pain’s refrain If the world looks cold and the sun dim If your heart sees pain and fear leaks within Whatever happens I’m here for you I’ll be the hand that pulls you through Lean on me when you need to For that is what friends always do Touch the screen Lyra darling and feel this energy and love pouring through, this will be over very soon. Take care darling heart Loving hugs and positive energy sent to you. Love and warm stuff As always Mushy    Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
such a powerful intense write.... words seem so small sometimes..even in a room full of poets... you are in our thoughts and prayers and you are stronger than you know...proof of that has been documented in here many times. heart-hugs jm When man is lead to arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
From someone who has seen that stare before...you have my utmost support in prayer and wish it could be in person! ((((((((hugs))))))))))Hold on to the hope, no matter what! Never let go! You WILL make it! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, this is soooooo very sad, sweet friend, my heart goes ou to you so very much! (BIG ANGEL HUGS) I know how scary this must feel, but know you are loved by us all and we all send angels your way to help you through this ordeal! (sigh) God Bless you, sweet friend, you ARE a true angel, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Lyra, this is a masterpiece! You are truly blessed and our prayers are with you. This is an amzingly fine piece Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Lyra, with amazing beauty you have revealed the face of terror, without masking anything. There will be a strong net here for you to fall into, whatever the prognosis may be. Hope, Love, Compassion, Strength and Steadfastness abound within these poetic walls. I hope you can feel it. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Lyra, waiting is so hard, I know. I carry you in my thoughts, everyday. And, I wish and hope for the very best for you. I will be here, if you should need or want to talk. Take care! We are all here for you. *BIG HUGS* |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I won't go on and on...I know how you are feeling...and I can only say that have faith in yourself...and no matter what comes, you will deal with it as best as you can. I am there in heart...My thoughts and prayers are of and for you... HUGS, BIG BIG HUGS.... Barry |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Hope Painted Over (for Lyra) Can you see the light behind the black? Its painted over with strength we lack. But there it lies, in a friend's open arms to keep you comforted, safe from harm. You are never alone, when love surrounds To face a danger, when alarm bells sound We stand together, when stories are dire hugging you close to heart, my dear sweet Lyra. ~ ~ ~ It may take some time to develop that net of health, but it shall return: your spirit is indominatable. All my best and warmest huggs, Jeff |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh dear, this is so strong, and I feel your fear. Please know you are in my prayers and I bet tomorrow will bring happy news. Sandra |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Lyra~ you have many behind you, prayingfor you, and wishing you the best always....this does indeed yield alot of fear, and hopefully soon it will all be put to rest....  hugssss....Lauren~  I would rather have one breath of his hair, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I have felt this way so many times, unable to put it into words. You have done just that, and beautifully. This touched me very deeply Lots og warm hugs Liz |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Kit...thank you so much for understanding,and for reaching out to me..... and also for your supportive reply ~ Big hugs of thanksLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karen...thanks so much for your reply... I don't think there is anything you can type to take these feelings away.... but how about this...  ~ big hugs for erasing the awful Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Nancy...thanks so much for your prayers and thoughts....I keep them close to my heart.....and my bladder   ~laughing away the pain hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you so much, Elan...for your very kind reply...  ~ thanking you heartily hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your support, prayers and thoughts, Martie.... You are right on target...it is a frightening fall...down that steep cliff. ~ many hugs of extreme thanksLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Marsha...thanks so much for your prayers, thoughts and kindness and also for that beautiful verse you penned for me...  ~ thank you hugs from my heartLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Janet Marie....Your words give me strength... ~ big thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Dulcinea...thanks so much for your reply and your wonderful message of comfort and understanding.  ~ very big thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, Noah...and for being such a very sweet and thoughtful young man. ~ many thankful hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Interloper...thanks so much for the prayers and also for liking the poem.  ~ thankyou over and over hugsLyra |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Lyra, we're all here and we'll be as much of a safety net as we can. Lots of prayers and hugs coming your way. March in there and take the bull by the horns. Look fear in the eye and stick your tongue out at it. Hugs, Marti " My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Kacy...thanks so much for your reply....and even more for the strength you give me. ~ thankful hippiechick hugsLyra |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Loved the poem..as I do all of yours...and I extend my hand for you to hold, my back to help support your load, my shoulders for whatever need arises, and my heart, solid and true, to help get you through. Walk easy, my friend, and as the sun rises and sets, as the moon sheds light on the night, look up...I'm smiling for you. jwesley |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much Sue...for all of the thoughts prayers and BIG HUGS.... They all mean a lot to me... ~ BIG thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Barry...I certainly appreciate your being there for me and also all of those big hugs. ~ great big hugs of thanksLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks for writing that lovely verse for me, Jeff and also for your comforting support... I really need that support right now because my head is spinning with fear.  ~ dizzy hugs Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Sandra...I hope you are right....and I appreciate your support, more than you realize. ~ HUGE thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much Lauren, for your reply and your support....and I hope you are right about the bad part being over soon....It can't be soon enough for me. ~ hugs of hopeLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply and your support, Liz. This is so frightening...its like looking down off a steep cliff and wondering where you will land if you fall. I find writing to be enormously therapeutic, and with this one, I just wrote my heart out...and didn't change anything...these are the original raw feelings in print. ~ therapeutic hugs of thanksLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your support, jwesley... are you the man in the moon....You did say to "look up" ~ laughter is the best medicine hugsLyra |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
A very powerful and emotional piece from your heart. Hugs to you and you will be in my prayers as well. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Gemini... I really appreciate the reply and especially the prayers... ~ big hugs of big thanksLyra |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
In my prayers you remain Lyra, and know how much you are loved and supported here. Let us be the rock that you lean upon dear friend and may time swiftly give you a kind answer. Healing hugs Donna Like a red brick, |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Donna... I wish I could find the words to tell you how much your prayers mean to me... I have made so many wonderful friends here at Passions...you are all like family to me...you ARE all family to me. ~many loving hugsLyra |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Yep, I am the man in the moon - but the BACKSIDE, unfortunately! (hee, hee) jwesley |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lyra sweetie...well today is the day.... and I am right beside you, as are the others from Passions... and I am holding your hand. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know - I saw that picture and knew you were having the same fear I had felt once, but with more intensity Lyra. I only can suport Larry's comments that when your safety net gets a hole in it, fall on us, we will be there to catch you, break your fall, and help you back on your feet again. I can't take away the fear you feel for it is very real, but I can hope that you know you have friends that will be here to be with you through it. ((((hugs to you sweetie)))) There is nothing means more to me than |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
JWesley is the hind quarters of the moon... oh what imagery! Quite unspeakable on this forum....it belongs in adult. ~ naughty word hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Nancy...I felt your presence all day, yesterday...thanks so much for holding my hand...it really helped. ~ hand holding hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for all of your support and everything else, Sharon.... I think you are an amazing woman, and I know that you know exactly what I was feeling when I wrote this poem... the fear was very raw, but I do know that my friends here will be a safety net...and that David will also cushion any blows with his love. thank you so much ~ loving hugsLyra |
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