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Final Farewell |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert 
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Cry for me no more, my time of heartbreak is done I have walked along the paths, spent my time in the sun I have cried oceans of tears, and found smiles to dry the rain Know that where I am going, I will no longer know any pain Keep with you the memories I gave them freely to you I want to be remembered as someone you are glad that you knew We had some good times, some not quite as full of glee But every moment we shared, I gave a piece of me Where I travel now is a mystery to us all you know But know no matter where it may be, I take you where I go The past and future collide for me, in this my final fight Take comfort in the peace of knowing with this I am all right Think of me as you may in times you need to feel That what we shared together here is what makes life so real And keep in memory safe and close to your heart Death for me is truly just the start A time of endless pain, but reflection of life and love Gifts I will send down to you from somewhere up above So look to the stars, there is one more soon to light When you feel all alone, look for my glimmer in the night Love to you all…sleep tight. ***I had a conversation with a friend tonight about how would you prepare your loved ones if you found out you were dying. I thought I would share my final thoughts here, along with the hope that for all of us, that time is in the far distant future...if it were not...these would be my words.*** ------------------ For sometimes when the Darkness falls, we must surrender, take what is ours, and give what we can, and always remember love is somewhere waiting... |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Bravo... I truly enjoyed this poem.. it brought a tear to my eye for in your words were some phrases my mother once made to me. Thank you for posting this. |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
I applaud you on a job well done, azblonde. This is a touching piece of work...I enjoyed it. ------------------ *Krista Knutson* "I will sail my vessel 'till the river runs dry, like a bird upon the wind, these waters are my sky..." Garth Brooks |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Wow...poignant and heartwarming, a balm for grief. ------------------ Shall I indulge in flights of fancy hampered by clipped wings? DreamEvil© |
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angel girl Member
since 1999-07-23
Posts 322within a whisper... |
this is a great poem. i wish i had such talent. great job =) ------------------ The world is in your hands; it is what you make of it. keep on chuggin' |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Azzie Very nice, and great timing, too! It flowed really well. I began to wonder if you and I were on the same wavelength (re: Seasons of Whispers, which I posted yesterday). Angel Girl It is not just talent that brings out those words - look in your heart, and WORK at it every chance you get. I'm sure others in here would echo me when I say, "There is no way in the world you will ever see some of my first attempts at poetry!" - lol. They were miserable. But, as I applied myself, I learned to use this wonderful language of ours. You may doubt your talent, but never doubt your heart. That is where the REAL poet lives. |
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leelew Member
since 1999-07-10
Posts 89highmount,ny,usa |
I loved it! Wonderfully written.Very heartfelt! |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
What a way to say goodbye-very poignant. |
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