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I'd Carry You (for Martie)
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I'd Carry You (for Martie) |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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I’d Carry You I’d carry you if carrying could be, past all of this, the hurt, the loss, across the yawning abyss of an undeserving pain. I’d lift you softly, turn your face away and close your eyes; float us together to the other side, and when the world was safe again I’d find a place of joy and beauty, leave you gently there upon a steady path. I’d carry you if carrying could be, to spare you this though sparing is denying, and some roads do not grant a choice of ways. The canyon must be crossed, and you will cross it hand by hand, climb walls of agony to find the other side. I’d carry you if carrying could be, but I cannot, and so I give such grace as I can share; to lay a willing hand upon your shoulder, and to let you know for any comfort it may give, that you are not alone, and that I’d carry you if carrying could be. [This message has been edited by Ratleader (02-21-2003 11:16 AM).] |
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Soleil Noir Senior Member
since 2001-12-19
Posts 688USA |
For just one of us? Seems to fit a whole lot of us... Well done, Sir. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Of course for all of us, but particularly for one, who's hurting more than the rest put together. Thanks for reminding me. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You have a good soul, Ed.... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very sweet and sincere, comforting and warm |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Ed...this is written with such tender compassion that it brought me to tears. I appreciate the beautiful spirit in which you wrote it.  X 10 |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
It takes a tender heart to open wide enough to hold another's pain, and you certainly have made room in yours to contain theirs with this. I believe in earth angels, and I do believe today I have read the words of one. Tender write Ed. |
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BlueEyes Member
since 2002-08-30
Posts 152TX, USA |
absolutely beautiful and touching.... BlueEyes |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
adding to library!  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ed, This is so heartfelt. I liked Mysteria reply, and concur. Such deep love abides in you, sir. This is quite special, and don't know how I missed it earlier. I think we all wish there were a way to relieve others pain, and you have the creative talent of putting that wish in a beautiful poem. Thank you for this. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
this is just beautiful...h |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful tender write Ed.. What a kind and gentle soul you have... ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You really are family! --and a very talented member at that! This moved me to tears and I can only imagine what this will do to Martie. What a treasure! ~ May all the love that you emanate, shine back on you tenfold! Warm hugs for a warm heart, EA |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I think there are a few gentle spirits among us, and you sir definately are one of those...very touching write.... I must have had my momma's will |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ratleader A home run and you sent one in on the bases. Enjoyed |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ed, this realy touched my heart. You really are a part of the "family of friends" here at Passions, aren't you? Only a member of this great big loving family could write something so compassionate and heart-felt. I knew when you first came here that you would fit in perfectly, because you have a tender heart as well as a sense of humor. Thank you, kind sir, for giving us the privilege of getting to know you.   Heart Hugs from Ethel |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet Ed, I know Martie will forever be touched by your compassion, you bring comfort to so many and know you too always hae our shoulders if you need our support! (sigh) This is heartwarming, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a bautiful heart, sweet Ed, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
you done good Ed... I'll just send a few higs along to martie on your coat tails... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'm still overwhelmed by the place, but in this case that's maybe a good thing.....lotsa ways to be overwhelmed. It's been a long dry spell for me, decades with little or no audience and almost on one who shared an interest in poetry. PIP feels more like coming home than like discovering a something new. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Ed Your words spoke volumes and relayed some very powerful images. I liked this a lot. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Hi, Suetang -- glad you liked this one. A week or two ago, a friend saw this one and asked me if he could send it to a friend who was mourning. Seems his friend had lost his young daughter.....life has moments, and it also has moments that make you think and think. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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