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Larry C
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0 posted 2002-06-25 11:27 PM


Friendly Altzheimers…(20 or less)
By Larry Chadwick

When you drive a car,
There is a blind spot.
Do that with your relationships,
And say you just forgot.

June 25, 2002

Show you care to those you love...today.

© Copyright 2002 Larry Chadwick - All Rights Reserved
Bridget Shenachie
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1 posted 2002-06-26 12:16 PM


Need some clarity here, Larry.  Do you mean forget little things, like slights and hurts, minor annoyances and major betrayals?

Or--

Are you talking about 'ole what's-his-name'?

Or maybe you wanted us to decide?

Looks like a great idea developing...

Shenachie

[This message has been edited by Bridget Shenachie (06-26-2002 12:17 AM).]

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2 posted 2002-06-26 12:23 PM


Shenachie,
See...it did give cause for thought. The answer would be YES! But I will concede it's probably a large thought for 20 or less.
And thanks for the candor, I like that too.

Show you care to those you love...today.

Madame Chipmunk
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3 posted 2002-06-26 12:55 PM


Thats a really good way to get in trouble with someone you love, Larry.....
You must like to live on the edge

Cute poem

~ edgy hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

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4 posted 2002-06-26 02:27 AM


I get it.. to stay married  or have a relationship you need a blind spot to the little anoying faults.. like how you squeeze the toothpaste or other minor things. Good thought.
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5 posted 2002-06-26 02:32 AM


It pays to take a second look!
Nice twenty no less!  (I was counting)  

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6 posted 2002-06-26 11:55 PM




(smiles) Yep, I too think that that is sure a way to get on the dge, sweet friend, small things also do count too, though I can see what you mean! (smiles) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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7 posted 2002-06-27 02:28 AM


Blind spot of love...very cool idea, Larry.


Forgetting all I'm lacking
Completely and complete
I'll take your invitation
You take all of me

Lifehouse

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8 posted 2002-06-27 02:34 AM


ROFL@you Larry...

but it can't be an excuse if you admit it...right???

very cute!!!

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...



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9 posted 2002-06-27 02:55 AM


Lyra,
Well...you know me!

Songbird,
Whew...glad you got it! Thanks.

Lori,
Cool...I hadn't thought of that one!

Noah,
And you'll learn it even better...*smile*

Duncan,
Yup...that's it. Thanks.

devina,
You got me there!

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10 posted 2002-06-27 12:15 PM


Or maybe with my relations?

Nan

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11 posted 2002-06-27 04:18 PM


now this I like Larry. . .

great work. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

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12 posted 2002-06-27 11:03 PM


Forgetting the blind spot while driving causes carnage.....same in a marriage!
Larry C
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13 posted 2002-06-28 01:13 AM


Nan,
Yup...a good plan.

Sven,
Cool...thanks.

Balladeer,
We may be experts on that, either way!

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14 posted 2002-06-28 07:20 AM


True, very true. Good thought, Larry
Sandra

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15 posted 2002-06-28 07:56 AM


Larry,
there is nothing wrong with your eyesight I think. Occasionly blindspots can get us out of some sticky situations.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



Bridget Shenachie
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16 posted 2002-06-29 02:24 AM


Had to show up again to let you know that I am still pondering your poem.  You must mean this is your response for forgetting to do errands, birthdays, anniversaries.  Sorry Pal, love just doesn't get that blind!

Fun write!



Shenachie

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17 posted 2002-06-29 06:59 PM


Larry darling boy, I think you meant blind spots as to the little irritants we all have that drive another mad. Arrange to overlook your partners defects as long as they overlook your own?

Or were you going for a deeper thought? Whatever you were after it is a wonderful piece of writing and I love it


Love and warm stuff
As always
slushy


Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the eathquake wind and fire
Oh

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18 posted 2002-06-29 07:57 PM


short - deep and evocative - very well done and good advice to ponder - Paul
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19 posted 2002-06-29 07:59 PM


Short, Sweet and totally realistic. Lol. Good write!
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20 posted 2002-06-29 08:00 PM



Not fair!  Too clever!

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21 posted 2002-06-29 08:30 PM


HOW could anyone forget you????  


Lauren~

Emeralds from mountains
thrust towards the sky
Never revealing their depth

Larry C
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22 posted 2002-06-30 01:09 AM


Sandra,
Thanks for that.

Keth,
Something we learn with age, I think. Thanks.

Shenachie,
Very funny. But the buzzer indicates that is the wrong answer. But thanks for playing.

Mushy,
On the mark, except that it can't be tit for tat. Thanks dear.

Paul,
Cool and thanks!

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Larry C
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23 posted 2002-06-30 01:11 AM


Kellie,
Thanks a bunch. Hope you are having a good vacation!

Karilea,
Thanks kind friend.

Lauren,
There you are. You look much happier in Minnesota!

Show you care to those you love...today.

Bridget Shenachie
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24 posted 2002-06-30 03:17 AM


Okay, Okay.  So I'm starting to give Altzheimers a bad name.  I GIVE UP!  Do you know what you meant?  

Next...

Shenachie

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25 posted 2002-06-30 04:58 PM


Shenachie,
With our relationships we have things that are petty and annoy us, but if we ignore them it will enhance the relationship and we will be the better for it. Thanks for playing.

Show you care to those you love...today.

Bridget Shenachie
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26 posted 2002-06-30 11:36 PM


Hi Larry!

It helps to get the straight answer directly from the author.  I was reading this with various interpretations.  Love your patience and tolerance.  And thanks for enlightening me.  My ignorance was becoming a great burden.

I've enjoyed this immensely!  Your poem and the whole thread!

Shenachie

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27 posted 2002-06-30 11:51 PM


hahaha yea like when she walks in on you and that 10 dollar floozie you picked up on the corner, just say, "Oh geez, honey, I forgot!"
this is great. such wisdom. such awe inspiring magnitude of greatness

Larry C
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28 posted 2002-06-30 11:52 PM


Shenachie,
Poetry like communication certainly has the possibility of being misunderstood or at least subject to interpretation. Sometimes for the better and sometimes worse. Thanks.

ES,
In that case complete blindness would be required! LOL Nice try. And thanks, I think.


Show you care to those you love...today.

[This message has been edited by Larry C (06-30-2002 11:55 PM).]

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