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Until Then
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Until Then By Larry Chadwick For my mom I look into the mirror and wonder how, That I can carry on without you now. Then I look across the room and see her too, And consider what it is that gets her through. I have had my losses that were tough, And faced my grief and all that stuff. But when I remember that she lost her man, I imagine the loss of nobody to hold her hand. We have shared our aches from time to time, And how our life is now an uphill climb. But for being so dependent along the way, I am impressed at how she lives each day. I know behind her smile there is a lot of prayer, And that the love they shared gives her strength to care. But for now she carries on with so much heart, Longing for the day they no longer have to be apart. August 23, 2005 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (08-23-2005 10:09 PM).] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Larry, this was so tender. Your love for both shows through each line.  ....jo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
heart hugs to you both |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wonderful writing Larry...I often think about my Mom and how she must feel without my Dad... or my brother-in-law without my sister M |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
poignant and cherished write my friend...and this... I know behind her smile there is a lot of prayer, And that the love they shared gives her strength to care. But for now she carries on with so much heart, Longing for the day they no longer have to be apart. I believe they're love brings them close in memory... Hugs dear one |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Then I look across the room and see her too, And consider what it is that gets her through. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ this kind of selfless insight makes me heart smile... love the tenderness and compassion of this. You'll get each other thru.  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This sounds sad, Larry. |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
filled of strength and admiration ... CT |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry...knowing loss, makes the bridge to someone elses loss...the bridge is called compassion. You're lovely! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I think just knowing a piece of him goes on in each of you makes the days easier m'friend. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Larry, Martie said it right. And you have that compassion. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Jo, Thanks sweet lady. I was sitting and thinking about my mom and how she is doing. It occured to me she is doing amazing. Kacy, Thanks sis, I needed that. M, Yup. And then we remember it could be worse. I know and thank you. LeeJ, You are so right. Thank you kind lady, very much. JM, Dear friend you mean so much. Thank you for always understanding. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sue, I suppose. But actually it was very comforting. Thank you for caring. CT, You're a great guy. Thank you for that.  Martie, You model well what you speak. Your credibility is endless. Thank you. Sharon, Truer words you could not speak. He was a man of integrity, grit and compassion. I love you. latearrival, You are indeed kind. And thank you for reading and especially caring. 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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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
heart aching....luv ya |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*touching the screen* Larry my buddy who knows... and say, you look different. You do something new with your hair?  Poetry must suit you m'friend, as you seem to be turning back the hands of time! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lauren, Thanks dear girl. Just hadn't given serious thought to mom being alone and out it came. Karen, I'm touching my screen too. Yeah I got tired of looking old! Luv ya'.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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
As I read this, I picture a heart overflowing with love and compassion... and that, my friend, is you. *S* Beautiful write! |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Beautiful write Larry, your love shines through. By the way, did ya find the tonic of youth???? Judging by your pic, maybe you drank a bit TOO much?????  You can never win or lose |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruth, Thanks for such kind and generous words. Tracey! How wonderful to see you and thank you. Where have you been? Yes I did find the fountain of youth and as you suspected I over indulged. 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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