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Solstice Son
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0 posted 2000-10-24 09:12 AM


There is a time, we all must cry,
and climb the Bridge of Sorrows.
for love lost, hope destroyed,
and never to be tomorrows.

The steps are hard and cold,
and the railing worn by years,
of white knuckle grips, fears of slips,
and storms of saltwater tears.

Some stay long upon the arch,
and gaze down at the waters,
Their still reflection, rippled pain,
like a long neglected daughter's.

Then comes one, who knows the stones,
that made the path on which you tarry,
smiling up from the other side,
at the stones he once did carry.

A simple smile, and empty arms,
are all he has to give,
for love, and hope, and dreams will die,
but YOU , he knows, must live.

He cannot climb to meet you ,
for its not his time for pain,
but he'll wait upon the steps,
through sun, and wind, and rain.

Until the day you cry no more.
when you've grown numb from pain,
when you wander down the steps,
not knowing now your name.

"Beloved!" he will call you.
" Its good to see you here!"
then with his arms, filled up by you,
he'll help you with the fear.

He'll teach you once again to love,
to hope for autumn rains
to stay up late at night and dream,
and help youlive TODAY.

The bridge will always be there,
now with a new edged stone,
but you know its just a passing place,
never one that you'll call home.


this is for my friend...and all the others that need something like it too....


Adam


© Copyright 2000 Adam M.M. Stevanovic' - All Rights Reserved
wordancer
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1 posted 2000-10-24 10:45 AM


...the Lady reaches out to touch the words and wishes that it could be so...
kcsgrandma
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2 posted 2000-10-24 11:42 PM


Adam (also the name of MY son   ), it's a great thing to have a friend, and if all that friend can offer is a smile and empty arms, sometimes that is all that is needed.  Thanks for sharing this.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

Solstice Son
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3 posted 2000-10-31 08:36 AM


Grams, *L* Its rare oddly enough to find another adam..we are few and far between....I am glad you enjoyed the poem though..

and to the Lady...sincere hugs...virtual they may be...but wellI have never been one to let another sit and hurt alone..just wrong...


Sol

bestgirl911
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4 posted 2000-10-31 09:47 AM


I really like this... it's comforting to know we have friends who will be there to help us through.

Best

bestgirl911
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5 posted 2000-10-31 09:48 AM


oops....double posted ....sorry.

I guess I really really like this one...lol.

Best

[This message has been edited by bestgirl911 (edited 10-31-2000).]

Solstice Son
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6 posted 2000-10-31 04:48 PM


*L* You are the BEST!! *L* post all you want!! I'll write more *L*

Sol

BloomingRose
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7 posted 2000-10-31 05:45 PM


Sol~ Another great write. You have a wonderful way with words.
Deb

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8 posted 2000-10-31 08:26 PM


SolticeSon~
I just happen to think that this is such a lovely piece.
You've captured one of the precious moments of friendship.
~*Marge*~


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Denise
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9 posted 2000-10-31 09:44 PM


This has a very comforting quality about it, Adam. Very lovely!

Denise

epoet
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10 posted 2000-10-31 09:49 PM


Man don't know what to say except WOW.  this one really took my breath away and made me think really hard about life.  If you have this much in you someone out there is going to be really lucky to be by your side.  great presentation and hope things like this remind us all how well we all need that little extra touch from someone elses' heart.  good job

P. J. Kotrch
carpe diem
A soul once touched is a soul once blessed by love



Solstice Son
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11 posted 2000-11-01 08:33 AM


I wrote this after listening to my friend, Beloved, on ICQ...she told me about how her friend died...how he had given up on her, on love, on life...it was quite some time ago...as we talked, the memories overwhelmed her, with hurt, false guilt, and grief...I wrote it for her...but it applies to eveerybody...and yes, if you need a friend i am there  

Thank you though..for all the complimentary words and thoughts..helps me know it is working for her too...

Sol

bestgirl911
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12 posted 2000-11-01 09:52 AM


Adam...
lol...me AGAIN....lol
Just wanted to say..you truly have a heart of gold, hun. Prayers to Beloved....and epoet is right...someone will be real lucky.

Best

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