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whiskey
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0 posted 2000-01-07 09:17 PM



  "A poem to you "

My friend, the best you'd say
But Your life was taken away
This drug it always kills
Cold, slow and painful

I love you ,  my best friend
You told not of your addiction
Nothing I could do
It would take your life
Before my eyes

I wept at your funeral
Tears flowed down my face
As I watched you my friend
Lowered to your resting place

You now I believe
Look out for me
One wish if I could have
Id go back and say goodbye
Not to remember you in this mind
Of death on the floor
Beneath me

Eight long years have passed
Tough times without you there
Memories of happy times we shared
Not a day I dont think of you

Today I wept again
As I sat next to you
Telling You of my life
And how much I miss you

© Copyright 2000 Julie Nelson - All Rights Reserved
Denise
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1 posted 2000-01-07 09:36 PM


This is so sad, Whiskey. Such a shame. Writing, I think, is the best way to deal with your grief. Too bad we can't turn back time, but, of course, we can't.  

 Denise


Grandma Jo
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2 posted 2000-01-07 09:37 PM


I think we all know of someone like this in our lives at one point or another... beautiful poem. Very touching.

[This message has been edited by Grandma Jo (edited 01-07-2000).]

devina
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3 posted 2000-01-07 09:51 PM


After reading the last poem you wrote about your friend that passed away, I wondered at the reason, and now that I know, my heart goes out to you more deeply than ever..HUGS!

 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

Moonshine
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4 posted 2000-01-08 01:53 AM


Beatiful poem Whiskey - (((((((Huggs))))))) I hope that your pain eases with time.......
whiskey
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5 posted 2000-01-08 02:26 AM


Thanks everyone Your replies are great and they make me feel better  
hoot_owl_rn
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6 posted 2000-01-08 08:45 AM


Very sad...time heals all wounds, although slower at times than others.
Quiet Lightning
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7 posted 2000-01-08 09:24 AM


That was a sad but good poem.Keep writing
Nate Dogg
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8 posted 2000-01-08 01:02 PM


Very sad, whiskey. You are one talented poet when it comes to the sad stuff.

 Nathan

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9 posted 2000-01-08 03:20 PM


I don't think 'all' is true Hoot.  I think it's more true that we learn to incorporate it in our DNA and devolop the strength to carry it.

Whiskey -- you are a mellow brew; barrell aged with oak flavour...and a vibrant spirit... huggsz

whiskey
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10 posted 2000-01-08 07:50 PM


Hoot, Im sure in time I will be able to deal with it better but I dont think it will ever heal thanks for your reply

Quietlightning , Thanks for your reply

Nate, Talented I dont know but Thank you  

Local rebel, Thank you for your kind words they mean alot

Betty Gravitt
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11 posted 2000-01-08 08:03 PM


Whiskey... You and I have one thing in common, we lost a best friend the same way. Hoot is right, time is a wonderful healer, just slower at certain things. ((((HUGS))))
Wonderful poem.


 B Gravitt


moonmoon
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12 posted 2000-01-08 09:35 PM



That was so heart wrenching Whiskey...Losing a dear friend to such a painful cause can be traumatic.
I wish you peace..((hugs))

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