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Kit McCallum
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0 posted 2000-07-14 11:32 PM


   Thank You For Being My Strength

  Seems never is there time enough  
     To thank the ones I love;  
  For being with me; by my side  
     Through times that have been rough.  

  For times that I reflect upon  
     This roller coaster ride;  
  There have been many shoulders  
     I have leaned on over time.  

  And though I've had some twists and turns  
     Some ups and downs at best;  
  Just knowing that you're there for me  
     Has lessened all this stress.  

  You may not have a magic wand  
     To banish every fear;  
  But always through your love and care  
     You wipe away a tear.  

  For on my own, I'm only one  
     Whose logic sometimes strays;  
  But with your help, I find that I  
     Find focus through the days.  

  Your shoulder gives stability;  
     Your ear a clearer tone;  
  For on the days I need some help  
     You carry me along.  

  For with your gentle guidance  
     And your love and caring ways;  
  Each day I find that I become  
     Much stronger through this haze.  

  I know that I can't always be  
     An island to myself;  
  And knowing that you're always there  
     Gives peace, and strength, and warmth.  

  So if I haven't thanked you for  
     The times that you've been there;  
  Please know that in my heart and soul ...  
     I treasure you, my dear.

  /Kit McCallum

***I had a bit of a rough week, and had so many thoughtful replies to my poem of desperation last posted, I wanted to post this special thanks and dedicate it to all the wonderful poets here at Passions that simply brighten my day with each heartfelt response.  Much appreciation to all!  

[This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 07-15-2000).]

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Janet Marie
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1 posted 2000-07-14 11:40 PM


  I know that I can't always be  
     An island to myself;  
  And knowing that you're always there  
     Gives peace, and strength, and warmth.  
------------
just perfect Kit and
right back at ya...
you ALWAYS reply with such
enthusiasim and grace...
so I thank you as well...
beautiful sentimental poem
later-grace-gator  
jm


There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~

Lone Wolf
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2 posted 2000-07-14 11:48 PM


Kit,

This is beautiful my friend.  

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

Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2000-07-15 06:25 AM


Kit~
This is a lovely and thoughtful
love-note from your heart.
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Sunnyone
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4 posted 2000-07-15 08:57 AM


Kit....

        This is a wonderful poem, and a
        really special way to thank someone
                you love.......
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Your words become music to my soul......




[This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 07-15-2000).]

Sunshine
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5 posted 2000-07-15 09:56 AM


Kit, isn't it nice to know we are all here for each other...

I hope you have a better today and an even more terrific tomorrow...

but enjoy the moment, now...and know that we are smiling with you...

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

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


Rex Allen McCoy
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6 posted 2000-07-15 10:11 AM


Very lovely Kit
loved this thoughtful verse
~
For on my own, I'm only one  
     Whose logic sometimes strays;  
  But with your help, I find that I  
     Find focus through the days.
~
a lot of trust and truth in these words

Elizabeth
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7 posted 2000-07-15 10:59 AM


Isn't it great the way we can just come here when things are bad? Well said Kit-and thank you for being a part of our strength.

Elizabeth


I'm grabbing my hat and coat
I'm leaving the cat a note
Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town!



Kit McCallum
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8 posted 2000-07-16 08:49 AM


~Janet Marie: It's easy to reply with enthusiasm when what I read from others is so inspiring ... thanks Janet Marie!  

~LoneWolf:  Thank you so much Lone Wolf!  

~Marge: Little love notes just have to find their way to the pen once in a while, thanks Marge!  

~Sunny: I happy to always find reasons to say thanks, so ... Thanks Sunny!  

~Sunshine: It's a wonderful feeling Sunshine, and thanks for always "shining" in this lovely place  

~Rex: Thank you so much Rex ... I appreciate your thoughtfulness!  

~Elizabeth: It's a nice place to recline and let the emotions out Elizabeth ... thank you! (and you're welcome too)  

Much appreciation to all,
/Kit

ethome
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9 posted 2000-07-16 08:56 AM


What a wonderful expression of appreciation Kit. So well done, I could feel it flow from the heart. Just excellent!
It truly is a precious gift to be able to share feelings with others, especially on this great poetry board here at passions.

Sudhir Iyer
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10 posted 2000-07-17 04:25 AM


And I thank you Kit, for being you, and for sharing what you are through your poetry...

regards,
sudhir

Lisann
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11 posted 2001-08-08 01:24 AM


Kit this was beautiful.  You've captured my thoughts and feelings perfectly with this piece.  If I may copy it,  I'd like to share it with a friend.  This was very beautiful
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12 posted 2003-01-06 04:17 AM


wonderful!
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