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Larry C

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0 posted 2004-10-21 08:21 AM

The Pause That Refreshes
By Larry Chadwick

If time should pass me by,
As I stop to think of you,
I would let it go,
It would be the thing to do.

So I will pause along the way,
To reflect on you again,
And recall the times we had,
As a way my heart can mend.

When the burdens of my life,
Are more than I can bear,
I will choose to remember,
All the times that we have shared.

When my priorities are not straight,
I will take some time to reflect,
About the difference in my life,
When you were there to interject.

Now that you are gone,
And I walk this path alone,
I reminisce more often,
Of the times that we have known.

I am better for the training,
That you contributed to my mind,
But miss our times together more,
With each treasure that I find.

October 21, 2004

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

LeeJ
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1 posted 2004-10-21 08:24 AM

oh what the heck, reflect all you want...if it pleases you....

wonderful poem...
Hey Barry, good morning

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2004-10-21 08:58 AM

When I read the title of your poem, several things came to mind ~ and not all of them are appropriate for me to post in Open!

On a more serious note, reflecting on warm memories do have their own way of refreshing us.

You write with such heart and soul. Your poems are authentic ~ so real.

Loving hugs to you, Dear Larry,
Linda

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3 posted 2004-10-21 08:59 AM

Larry...

miss you, am pleased to see your words here this morning. Hugs.

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

Sunshine

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4 posted 2004-10-21 09:14 AM

What a great poem
for that first coffee-break!

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

5 posted 2004-10-21 09:31 AM

Ah, a wonderful poem to reflect on this morning Larry.
Very much enjoyed the read.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy Lee~

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2004-10-21 09:36 AM

Larry C
I agree but leave a little room for some new memories. Great write

Toerag
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Ala bam a

7 posted 2004-10-21 10:08 AM

Larry...think I know who this was written about..and can understand...great write

Greeneyes

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8 posted 2004-10-21 11:16 AM

luv ya dear

~~*~~
Read between the lines
look deep into each word
and you will understand the
depth of my soul (GE)
~~**~~

Martie

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9 posted 2004-10-21 11:19 AM

"I am better for the training,
That you contributed to my mind,
But miss our times together more,
With each treasure that I find."

Larry
With all the cherishing that you do, I have a feeling that you are not as alone as you sometimes feel.

GG
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10 posted 2004-10-21 11:42 PM

Do I even need to reply? ...you know. And thank you.

God bless you...

Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2004-10-22 12:37 PM

Very nice...James

littlewing
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12 posted 2004-10-22 04:30 AM

Oh geez, Larry, I need to learn this release from you . . . beautiful writing.

Toerag
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Ala bam a

13 posted 2004-10-22 04:28 PM

Larry, you have mail..

Larry C

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14 posted 2004-10-22 08:57 PM

Lee,
Thank you sweet lady.

Linda!
Well then... And thank you for your kind thoughts.

Donna,
Thank you for that.

Karilea,
Coffee...a good way to start the day AND at the computer.

Nancy Lee,
Cool. I like that and thank you.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C

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15 posted 2004-10-22 09:02 PM

Sy,
You know it's nice to get a little of that wisdom direct from the source. I'm making new memories everyday. You won't believe the mob of family coming for a visit now that we have our own home! We're very excited. And thank you kind man.

Toe,
Indeed you do! It's nice to know you're there and understand. Bless you dear man.

Lauren,
Thanks sweetie. It's nice to be reminded.

Martie,
Aw, thank you. Not even close to alone. But alone in the sense of my dad isn't with me. Bless you dear friend.

Yup Alyssa, I do. You are a doll. Thank you for being so faithful.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C

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16 posted 2004-10-22 09:04 PM

James,
Thank you sir.

littlewing,
Well dear lady...time and sorrow. Oh, did I mention it's all I know, just like this.

Toe,
You've got mail too! But you probably already got it.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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