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Remembering Rachel
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Remembering Rachel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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for Cindy Precious photograph pressed in a book If only I'd been given one more look I'd still see the child, but also a friend If only this might have been. How sweet were our times of cuddling at night As I held your softness until morning's light It seemed our closeness could never end Forever together was my intent. But life interfered in the cruelest ways And another mother was the one who raised You to where womanhood would soon begin But a love for me deep within Led you to find me, who'd given you birth And nothing else on this whole wide earth Was more precious than your voice seeking kin We set up a meeting, but then A twist of fate brought an angel choir To take you home to heaven or higher Before I could gaze on your precious grin My world crashed into sorrow's spin. Precious photograph pressed in a book A heart full of love yearns for one more look, One more word, one smile, one touch to your skin If only this might have been. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
 ... This is a lovely tribute to a special Rainbow... I'm glad you stay in touch, suthern - You're the best..  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, Rachel will always love you and never forget you as every friend and loved one will always be remembered and now she truly sings with the angels as you and Rachel are both angels! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, 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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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Wow... this is so lovingly sad. However, it is good to remember what we can with tenderness. Hugs, Deb |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful words for Cindy...written so softly...James |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nicely done for our Rainbowgirl.... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Suthern Lady, I don't think I know the concerned friends you wrote this for, but I do know that you are a very caring and loving friend for someone to have. This is so precious and I know that your friend loves it, too. Thank you for sharing it with us. Heart Hugs Ethel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nan: As long as she wants a friend, I'm here. *S* Thank you very much! *S* I hope she likes it. *S* M'Toe: I never knew Rachel... but I came to love her through Cindy... and believe she truly is an angel. *S* Thank you very much! *S* Blooming Rose: Sometimes memories hurt... but whatever would we do without them? *S* Thank you so much! *S* James Michael: Thank you for reading it with such kind eyes. *S* I appreciate that. *S* Toerag: If you approve, I'll stop worrying. *S* Thank you ever so much, dearest friend. *S* garysgirl: RainbowGirl/Cindy is a fantastic lady who's encountered far too many tough situations. She doesn't visit much anymore, but she forever touched the hearts of her friends. *S* I promised her long ago I'd remember her daughter with her... that's what this is. *S* And this may be the last time I do so in a poetic effort... but I'll always keep that promise in some way. *S* Thank you so much! *S* |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Very touching and the depths were felt. An excellent job from the soul...very gentle smile |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
How very sad this is, Suthern, well written! Cor |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
You have a wonderful heart suthern... this is very very special. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
How very, very beautiful... both the poem, and your heart, Suthern. You are a true friend. It has been a very long time since I talked with our Rainbow girl. Please tell her that Caroline sends her HUSG (remember?  )... be sure to spell it that way lol.. and she will know. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is a beautiful poem. You are truly a loving friend. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Heartaching and beautiful. What a special friend. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Logan: Your gentle smile is welcomed this morning. *S* Thank you so very much! *S* Corinne: Thank you. *S* After reading your "Where Babies Lay", a well written from you is greatly appreciated! *S* Enchantress: Couldja tell Toe that schtuff about my heart, please? LOL Thank you ever so much, sweet lady. *S* icequeen: That is indeed a special spelling that she'll recognize. *S* Thank you very much! *S* Nightshade: I'm blessed with the best of friends... how could I not love them? *S* Thank you very much! *S* regards: I thank you so much... she is indeed special! *S* |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
Suthern, I think you captured Cindy's feelings quite well. For all the times she spoke of her daughter, I began to wish I'd met her... Excellent job... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
An excellent remembrance, suthern gal...you remember, every year, about this time...bless your heart... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just damn beautiful! just...beautiful~ |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Suthern, this is a beautiful tribute for your friend. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
"If only I'd been given one more look"...Suthern, although this poem is full of great phrases this one touched me the most...beautifully done.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Tuesday was a long day, seems odd to think 5 years have passed, when this last year has flown by and it took ages to find a place where it felt peaceful to lay my roses. One day, I hope I can write again. As I read your thoughts it was as if you were holding my hand, listening so carefully as I told you what happened, it's as much your memory as mine :-) I hope you don't give up writing poems for Rachel and I but if you do, I know we'll never be far from your thoughts :-) I have one more frame for this poem, all I need now, is a new home to hang it :-) Thanks Mum HUSG Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern A sad but excellent write. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
WOW, this ranks high on the cruel fate scale....well done! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuthernGal~ I just looked in the 'diction-heart-nary' ... there you were under FRIEND !  You're compassionately awesome~ RainbowGirl~ So beautiful to see you~ Best wishes with all you do~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
I hadn't seen this...havent' been around much....am glad I didn't miss it....RG has my hugs, as well as you my friend...this is beautiful |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Suthern, I know that I've already replied to this poem, but I just want to say that this is why I love this place so much, and why I keep coming back here so often. There is so much love and true friendship on these pages of blue that Ron keeps going for us. It is really heartwarming to come back home here. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh, what a lovely tribute to RG, we all miss here dearly |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I cannot believe that anyone could read this poem without tears welling in their eyes. You have such a caring heart and I am sending loving pink light to you, Cindy and to her beloved angel, Rachel. God bless you all... Loving hugs, Linda |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Suthern...I thought that I had replied to this, but when I came back to read it again, I see that I did not. Brought some powerful emotion to me, for I also remember Rachel. You write to the pain of a mother's heart. Hugs to both you and Cindy. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
KS: I hope I did. *S* Thank you. Sunshine: If I’m to be blessed with the best friends imaginable, the least I can do is keep promises. *S* Thank you! *S* PS: Thank you so very much... I’m so glad you think so.*S* SmartChick: Thank you very much! *S* She’s a beautiful lady. *S* scorpio: You’ve hit on the heart and soul of the entire piece. *S* I thank you so very much! *S* RG: You were grieving your loss when I met you... and I couldn’t believe you were doing so without the love and support and understanding you needed and anyone deserved. *S* If my listening along the way has helped, I’m truly grateful. *S* I hope you find a wonderful home... with a place nearby that’s perfect for your roses... thank you so much for the honor you give me in framing these poems... May you find the grace you’ve given my life. *S* Seymour: I thank you, kind sir... so very much! *S* RSWells: Yes... fate has been cruel to her... but instead of hardening her, it’s given her a heart full of love and a desire to help others. *S* Thank you very much! *S* Marge: I bet your name appeared before mine... for you’re the best! *S* Thank you, sweet lady... very much! *S* jellybeans: Thank you ever so much, dear friend... always!! *S* garysgirl: There is indeed... and now you have your special place within our hearts! *S* Thank you so much... a second read is a sincere and much appreciated compliment! *S* hoot: We certainly do! *S* I hope she knows the welcome mat is always out for her. *S* Thank you! EA: Your kind words are so much appreciated. *S* And loving light... that pretty much describes you, doesn’t it? *G* Thank you! Martie: Such words from you touch me deeper than I can put into words... for I know you understand Cindy’s loss as well as anyone ever can. Thank you... from the bottom of my heart. *S* |
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