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jbaker Member
since 2001-02-16
Posts 74Australia |
I dedicate this poem to Michael, a special friend of mine who recently went blind through an illness.He was very depressed at first, but has now accepted it really well. ********************* Memories Things I once took for granted I now consider enchanted now that I am blind these memories are always on my mind. Pretty girls in the street policeman on his beat cat curled up on the sofa the fizz of a soda. Raindrops falling on dusty ground pretty flowers all around moon and stars at night birds of prey in flight. Little children at play dogs tails wagging all day seas of blue and green lottery numbers on the screen. Water spouting from the hose reading poetry and prose warm tender smile from my wife first steps of my baby's life. Expressions on people's faces my daughter's first braces reflections in the glass are memories that will last. |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Jos, This is a wonderful poem of tribute to your friend, whom I am sure will be delighted by it. I enjoyed the way you use so many wonderfully descriptive phrases to capture the specialness & essence of so many otherwise ordinary things of life, which we have long since taken for granted. I trust it will be a blessing to him, even as you are yourself. David No Better Place do I know Than where Hearts knit as one, For in that grand experience, The Better ALL become. God Bless us All!!! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Jos, This is incredibly beautiful and Yet, so sad. I am happy that he has accepted it. He is surely blessed to have a friend like you! Love, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a touching tribute to your friend! Very nice! |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
This is a great reminder to us to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, to savor the miracles that are part of every day. Thank you for sharing this, and best wishes to you and your friend. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
Wonderful poem.. it sometimes takes a tragic event to make us realize what we truly have. Yet, there are many forms of seeing... the best is to see from the heart. Nicely written.  "Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other course, no other way... No day but today" ~Broadway Musical RENT~ *Cassandra Roseen* |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
Very Good... so many time we take things for granted.... Thanks for the reminder Connie |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
This is a wonderful warm hearted poem you have written for your friend. I am sure all the memories he holds dear will be a treasure to forever hold, but I believe the best memories of all are the ones we can touch and feel within our hearts. I pray blessings on him, and also for you, for being such a kind friend. Deb |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
JB, this is a moving, poignant look at what we take for granted. Bravely and tenderly written - I offer thoughts of peace and hope for your friend... Thank you so much for sharing this... Lary |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Sometimes we only apperiate things when we lose them and I've done this in so many diferent ways. Nice work. The world doesn't stop for you, but you can stop for the world. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
a wonderful reminder not to get too caught in the usual pursuits in life so much so that we lose sight of what is truly precious... best regards to you and your friend...i wish both of you well... |
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