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Corinne
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0 posted 2001-02-02 03:44 PM



Just the Way  

Don’t know why, child,
it’s just the way of things,
we lose the ones we love.
Even though
we don’t want to,
we must let go
of guiding hands.

Sometimes we wish
not to be left behind,
but for now, we are,
it’s just God’s way.

Think of it this way,
each one leaves a gift,
carry it always,
and you’ll have
the strength
of dozens.

© 2001 CMB


© Copyright 2001 Corinne - All Rights Reserved
Irish Rose
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1 posted 2001-02-02 04:04 PM


That's true, we do LEAVE a gift as well as have them....love that thought, Corinne.

"I walked beside the evening sea And dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis



hoot_owl_rn
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2 posted 2001-02-02 04:21 PM


I've forgotten how much I've missed the sincerity in your words Corinne  

~ Ruth
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Martie
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3 posted 2001-02-02 04:31 PM


Corinne--Wise words in this simple and tender poem.
kcsgrandma
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4 posted 2001-02-03 12:38 PM


What sweet acceptance in this little gem of a poem!  And, yes, there are always little bits of people left behind.  I hope to read more from you.

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

Marilyn

dgvarner
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5 posted 2001-02-03 01:26 AM


really enjoyed this one corinne..
its often hard for us as adult to understand why we have to lose people we love to death...this explanation to a child is well-said...  

hugs, g


"i know its kinda late
i hope i didnt wake you
but theres somethin i just gotta say--
i knew you'd understand..."
jcroce

jwesley
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6 posted 2001-02-03 02:05 AM


Well stated and written - enjoyed this.

jwesley

Denise
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7 posted 2001-02-03 10:14 AM


Yes, very well expressed, Corinne!
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8 posted 2001-02-03 08:44 PM


Corinne~
'Think of it this way,
each one leaves a gift'


What a lovely thought.
~*Marge*~


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Corinne
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9 posted 2001-02-03 09:34 PM


Thank you everyone for your lovely thoughts!

Corinne

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