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A Christmas Wish
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A Christmas Wish |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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If I could have one wish to make And know that it'd come true I wouldn't hesitate a moment To wish this wish for you. I'd make your every memory Bring smiles instead of sorrow. Your only tears would be those of laughter I'd fill your every tomorrow With the joy you give so generously With a conscience free of guilt With the faith and trust to count on The friendships you have built. There isn't a night that I don't pray That the Father up above Grant peace to you and your great big heart Fill your arms and life with love. At Christmas time and always I feel so very blessed To be your friend. For you, dear man Are the very best. Merry Christmas, dear Toerag... |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Hear, hear, I second that! Wonderful tribute to a very wonderful guy!  Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, A lovely, lovely poem so kind. Did you have someone in mind? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you, Denise!!!  And Sy... you should know by now who's always on my mind. *G* |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
So Beautiful.....such a heartfelt piece..(sigh).....a tribute to be treasured Suthen...... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Very good. . . it's good to see that we can inspire one another. . . I know that many of you have inspired me. . . thank you. . . That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
How sweet.....may I second that, or at least parts of it anyway |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Suthern: A wonderful way to pay tribute to the RAT!!...*g*..Seriously, A super way to wish Toe a Merry Christmas.. HUSG Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
It's hard to read things like this....It's also quite "humbling" to read this.....but for those of you that don't know Suthern as I do, she's really one class act. Very few people are as caring and giving as this very fine lady. Moral, a heart the size of Texas, wisdom that is beyond compare, and a lady that seems to know no evil?..I know it's hard to believe that Toerag would not have enough adjectives or words in any situation to address something.....I guess the only thing I can come up with is; "None of you can imagine what a beautiful woman this is. No one can imagine the heart this lady has. Nobody knows....(not my x wife, my kids, my best "guy" buddies, knows me like she does. She knows things about me that nobody else on this earth knows. She knows my temper, my past, my problems, my lack of patience with assholes that mistreat ladies and kids, my problems with sticking my nose into things, my entire history that I've never told anyone.....and she still admires me?"....Now, I know she's blond, but she's very well educated....and she still has respect and admiration for me?.....Ya think I should have her teach Balladeer a thing or two?...If yall don't know Suthern...find a way to do so....there's few people left these days with a heart and soul like this lady has....Very few if any. She knows of things I'd never tell anyone....Why? Cuz she's so easy to talk to and she has a way of making you feel better......I'm honored and confused to know she feels this way about me.....yall just don't know me....not my history, which is extremely bad....I've done things that I will never ever forgive myself for...things that cause nightmares. This lady knows almost all....and can still write something like this?......(But of course, she is blonde yanno?)....Thanks dear....you're something else fersure....... P.S......And just for you perverts like LongJohn and Balladeer?....None of this, hers or my response, is perpetuated by any inclination or motivation for sexual favors....Our relationship has been far and beyond such trivial needs.....not to say it may not happen in the future, and not to imply that I'm not a dirty old man cuz I am...but when ya become very good close friends first, and admire and respect each other first....sex is not the most important thing in a relationship for sure.....It's funny how age and maturity changes one's feelings for the opposite sex....It's not just an easy way into a bed.... I guess the only thing I have derrogatory to say about Ms. Suthern is; Her constant pursuit of putting herself down....and it's all a bunch of bull, believe me. [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 12-17-1999).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sweet Toe... If you think my poor poem was humbling, you should see ME now... the blonde is speechless. For you know me better than anyone ever has... your friendship is the greatest gift I've ever received... and treasured with every breath I take. I didn't know men as fine as you existed... and nothing I've learned could ever diminish the respect and admiration I have for you... knowing you is a privilege!! Thank YOU! |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
I would cry if it were anyone other than Toe...seriously, suthern...this is a beautiful tribute and Toe deserves some humbling every so often. Toe: Keep your chin up buddy...you deserve a little praise and I can't think of anyone better to give it. And we're not all perverts like Bal. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
And everything Toe says is true but from the "girls" point of view..  )HUSG Suthern Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Suthern, this is a lovely poem and a lovely tribute. What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all very much for your kind responses! I didn't mean to ignore you... but Toe's words filled this heart (and these eyes! *G*) and gratitude for having him in my life captured all my thought processes. *G* Pepper, Sven, Hoot and DA... Thank you very much... and second my wishes all you like! *G* RSEvans: I'm not sure he deserves humbling. *G* But if the heartfelt praise he does deserve has that effect, he'd better be prepared! LOL. RG: A RAT??? You have the nerve to call him a RAT????? LOL. How dast you!!! That's one renaming I will NOT accept... unless it's an acronym for Really Appreciated Toerag! *G* |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Ah christmas - the time for tears...and smiles - this brought me near to tears and a great big grin - especially when I read Toe's response. Suthern, a lovely poem you wrote for him. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Somehow into the comments of this wonderful poem and exchange between two people with great admiration for each other, in which I have not said one word or lifted one finger, Toe calls me a pervert (acceptable enough) and then RSEvans calls me a pervert? Would someone please point out the exit door to me? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I don't know how I missed this warm and wonderful exchange. It is a loving friendship of admiration and respect. Both of you are so fortunate to have this. Best wishes to you both Liz |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
I hope you both get all you wish for. This is a heartwarming exchange between two people who hold eachother in very high regard...and that's putting it mildly!! I wish you well. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Such a symbiotic connection is the essence of life.... Merry Christmas to you both... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Suthern a great tribute to a great person! From a great person of course! Darn you two, why don't you just get together? HUH?? Toe, buddy ol' pal, we are our own worst critics. If God can forgive you buddy, then don't you think you should forgive yourself? I think that would be a wise thing to do. I will pray for that. If you've found such a wonderful thing in eachother I hope both of you will grab hold of that and not let go! |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
... I make a wish for you two ... and Auntie, if you swear to keep your bat off, I ditto WhtDove *g* SMOOCHIE ! |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
That was beautiful, beautiful, and beautiful! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
lolol, this is beautiful, as are the replies, and I ditto JTF... especially the bat part...lol....ok, not really, I'm not skeered of her bat.....so make that specially the wishing part and make it wishing good luck! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much.... and I hope your holidays are happy ones!! Balladeer: Poor picked upon baby.... *G* See... there's no use in behaving! LOL But no exit door for you, my friend... we need you too much! *G* JTF and Lovey: You two had better be "skeered" of my bat! LOL. Even when you're sending such good wishes... *G* |
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samsonheart Member
since 1999-12-20
Posts 72Missouri rez. |
I was very impressed, first with the poem, then with the responses. Looks to me like somethin' special could be brewin'. samsonheart |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Well I'd have to say old Toe is not totally without charm... Nice to see both of you in such form! Peace |
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