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Jeffrey Carter
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0 posted 2000-07-07 12:29 PM


When And Where Again

As I sit here on the shore
and watch the waves roll in
It brings back the memories
of when and where again

I can see your deep blue eyes
upon the cresent moon
and all I can think about
is that sunlit afternoon

Back when we were only kids
who thought we knew it all
Always running head on in life
Never afraid to take a fall

I can't believe just how naive
we really were back then
Thinking we could conquer the world
when we were merely men

We failed to see all the stop signs
life threw up along the way
'Til you were abruptly taken from me
on that fateful day

I would that I could make a wish
and bring you back my friend
As I sit here thinking of a time
of when and where again


*******************************

In loving memory of
Robert Christopher Beaver
02/18/70-06/24/92

I shall never forget you my friend.

Ron, I'd like to ask if this poem makes it into the book could you please leave the memorial statement? It would mean the world to me. Thanks.




[This message has been edited by Jeffrey Carter (edited 07-08-2000).]

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Irie
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1 posted 2000-07-07 12:55 PM


What a terrible loss Jeffrey!
Yet this is a great tribute to him, what a way
to remember a good friend. Share it with the world!  
Well done and hugs to you!


~Sheri

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2 posted 2000-07-07 02:32 PM


An excellent choice for the book Jeffery.  I remember this one and I know it means a great deal to you.

Marina


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3 posted 2000-07-07 03:49 PM


It always helps me to remember that while we wish they were still with us, they would rather remain in heaven.

Jamie

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".


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4 posted 2000-07-08 12:19 PM


Jeffrey, I remember reading this in open, and it touched me as deeply now as it did before. I hope my vote helps this worthy poem get published.

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde
"The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea

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5 posted 2000-07-08 09:39 AM


Lovely tribute to your friend Jeffery!  
Kit McCallum
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6 posted 2000-07-08 03:11 PM


Oh yes ... wonderful choice for the book Jeffrey! I was moved when I first read it, and am touched yet again. This is such a lovely tribute to your friend. (click)  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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7 posted 2000-07-08 04:28 PM


Jeffrey,
this was a wonderful tribute to your friend.< !signature-->

Kathleen



[This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 07-08-2000).]

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8 posted 2000-07-08 06:05 PM


death can't steal friends away
they always live in our hearts

~H

Nan
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9 posted 2000-07-08 08:10 PM


Been there - and you express those feelings well..*V
Jeffrey Carter
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10 posted 2000-07-08 08:24 PM


Since most of you know the painful story behind this poem I'm just going to say THANKS for your support. Love to you all.
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11 posted 2000-07-08 10:47 PM


Jeffrey~
Your love for your friend is so evident in this tender piece.
*Hugs* for the loss that you bear.
~*Marge*~


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12 posted 2000-07-09 08:10 AM


Wow Jeffrey...how moving...

voted!


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Thank you Jeffery ...

Sunny

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Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


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14 posted 2000-07-09 11:40 AM


one of your most perfect and best works Jeff...
also one of your most touching
excellent poem to reflect your heart and work here
take care
jm

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15 posted 2000-07-09 04:29 PM


This is a beautifully done tribute to your friend, Jeffrey.

Denise

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16 posted 2000-07-09 10:38 PM


this one touche me...
loevly poem...


If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves
from which evolves the light...
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17 posted 2000-07-09 10:40 PM


Jeffrey, what a beautiful tribute to your friend.
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18 posted 2000-07-10 08:06 AM


A touching tribute indeed, Jeffery, my friend...

regards, sudhir

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee,
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;

- John Donne

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19 posted 2000-07-10 08:30 AM


What a truly beautiful poem, it made me weep for lost memories.
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20 posted 2000-07-10 09:25 PM


Jeffrey,

Awesome poem.  I know it was not an easy one for you my friend.  So glad to see you submit it for the book.  Got my vote!!  

LW


Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

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21 posted 2000-07-12 07:15 PM


Thank you to all of you. This one is very special to me.  
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22 posted 2000-07-13 03:59 AM


What a beautiful and loving poem Jeffrey, so tenderly written
Hugs
Tracie~


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It is the harmony of the universe


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23 posted 2000-07-13 06:15 PM


I am there with you Jeffrey, in more ways than you know. My Heart goes out to you and my longing and dreams coincide. I was talking to someone last night at a place that I don't frequent much and saw this one fellow I hadn't seen for a while. He said he went through a break-up, I wouldn't have imagined judging by his careless demeanor (I could think of some other adjectives I could use, but they wouldn't be nice at all), that here it was just one week ! Well, there I was honouring an anniversary (3rd) in regards to the One who owns my Heart, but without my Love. Well, to make this short, he tells me to "outen my torch" and snap out of it.Well, I let him have it. I told him to tell that to all the ones who made the Viet Nam memorial and the ones who Remember their Lost Loves, and to the ones who make and visit the Quilts at the Quilt exhibitions. He shut up quick and I am sure he will go on his way in his life never really feeling or deeply sharing anything. I'm with you Jeff, and my Heart too...is a Memorial, A place where my Love still Lives.Without a doubt, I voted for you.
              Peace my friend,  Geoffrey

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24 posted 2000-07-14 07:38 AM


Tracie, I thank you much m'friend

Geoffrey, I'm sorry to hear that you know of this pain. I have often said that if I was to be given one wish I would wish that no one ever know this feeling. If you don't already know the story behind this poem...

It is a tribute to my best friend who died in a car crash. I was the driver and walked away without a scratch. It took me 8 years to get over the feeling of guilt and then only after visiting his grave for the first time since the funeral. I was kneeling there crying when I felt an awesome feeling of peace come over me. I knew at once that he didn't blame me for what happened. I knew that he never had.

Anyway, this was written as a tribute and reminder to me and anyone who has ever lost a friend that even though they are gone they will never be forgotten.

Peace to you as well my friend

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25 posted 2000-07-15 09:10 AM


wonderful tribute.  nicely written.
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26 posted 2000-08-03 11:26 AM


I can see your deep blue eyes
upon the cresent moon


Among the rest of this moving poem, this stuck to me the most... must be my natural affinity for blue...*shrug*

Good one sir,

Chris

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27 posted 2000-08-06 10:33 AM


Mike and Christopher, I thank you much
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28 posted 2000-08-08 07:09 PM


I dont know how to tell you what your sharing this with me means to me Jeff...you have my vote
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29 posted 2000-08-08 07:46 PM


Deeply touching Jeffery and I commend you for your heart in the matter.....of course I vote.....
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30 posted 2000-08-08 11:18 PM


wow...you have a big heart jeffrey..thats a good thing   i'm sorry to hear of you loss..i dont think losing someone dear to you ever stops hurting..maybe fades a little..but never going away..i too, have lost too many that i loved deeply..

i hope this makes it in the book  

good wishes to you my friend..

dg

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31 posted 2000-08-09 12:09 PM


Jeffrey,

I remember this one well my friend.  Happy to see you submitted it for the book.  Great writing!!  

Jenn


Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

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