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Jeremy Halstead
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since 2000-06-01
Posts 569
Morris, Ill. U.S.A

0 posted 2000-06-06 04:06 AM


This piece was written for a friend of mine who finally grew up.  He made alot of efferts in his life to do so and I didn't want his achievement to go unrecognized.

Strides

You've come far from where you stood.
The tracks you've made from doing good
are long in stride in such short days-
I keep faith you'll find your way.
That place you dwelled could never be
further from the truth now seen.
That trust you find in this new light
makes into a shadow what was the night.
With clear and simple love and goals,
you can free your mind and soul.
The growth you've accepted will take you far-
but still there's more than where you are.
The road ahead will bend and fold,
yet bare no more than you can hold.
The glory of love you still can reach
if the honesty inside you is never leashed.
Far, you traveled in such few days-
I hold to faith you'll find your way.

Jeremy D. Halstead


 

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StarPryncess17
Senior Member
since 2000-05-31
Posts 932
Colorado
1 posted 2000-06-06 06:14 PM


Jeremy~Hey look I tried a new color! =0) LoL. I love this poem! Your kind words to your friend tell me a lot about you. I can tell how much you care and that no matter what you'll always be there! You sound like a great friend!! Keep up the writing and I know your newer writing will be just as good as the last ones! Love Always~*~Jessica~*~
amazon_lover
Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 491
Dublin,Ireland
2 posted 2000-06-06 06:20 PM


Hi Jeremy
It was a beautiful poem to your friend.

Sincerely
A_L

CLBinLOVE
Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 147
Hilton Head, SC, USA
3 posted 2000-06-06 06:22 PM


i can relate, i have a friend, sorta, who is very immature, and annoyoing too, and has friends in all the high places, and although im not as good of friends awith him as you seem to be with your friend, i can understand the feeling u have
a very well written poem, shows the self accomplishment and pride you feel when your friend gained something that both he and you have tried so hard to get.  also shows deep careing for the friend, very good poem

 always follow your heart, never follow others unless it is truely where you want to go, and never give up a dream, maybe just set it aside...:)

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