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Finally, She Passed It On
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Finally, She Passed It On |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Finally, She Passed it On Somehow, in some way, she prays you will see yourself here, one day, for a moment, by some means… do you recollect that summer day heading south, out of chi-town in your huge semi, barreling down the gray lined stretch of your career Someone has to do it, you were probably thinking, someone has to carry beans to feed the hordes, someone has to link stores to warehouses to stores some body’s car is up ahead, off to the side, some young thing out, struggling with her tired iron, probably get herself killed, someone has to do it… you were bushed, anxious to get home to fresh-faced kids, a wife whose dinner sits cooling on the table, it was still then, when nuclear family sounded sci-fi… but you pulled your big rig over, hop-skipped between cars, gravel rocked voice brusque in shove of “need help?” then, “go check it’s in park” you were too fast, too fast, she was only rummaging around in her purse to find a way to pay her thanks… you were gone, her tire was on, she, too, could now make it home to her little ones… you left, thinking, pass it on, pass it on, pass it on… today, she thought of you driving down that gray lined stretch thinking “please God, let the child live” she had only done what she knew she should, stemmed some tears, held back inner fears, took her work-friend to a drop off stop off point where the husband would pick up scattered scared pieces of this little mother who had received THAT call, where the police say, “are you the mother of…” no one ever wants to hear that sound, that “What!?” she stood and knew, she had been there stepping in, with no-nonsense we will do it this way, then rush her on towards the hospital where her child had been medivac’d struck by lightning tragic freak accident now husband holding wife, continued on their way, and she, headed back, praying to God “let the child live” she thought of you. She remembered thinking you must have been an angel, she’s been working hard for a lifetime to do the right thing pass it on pass it on pass it on you had just disappeared. She won’t disappear. But she thinks, just perhaps… She passed it on. The child lives. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lady for some reason this reminds me of the song that goes something like.... don't let the chain of love end with you.. yes...we should pass it on. This was a sad but beautiful write dear lady. Hugs to you. somebody tell me, please help me.... |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
A fine example of the reason for Random Acts of Kindness. Gloom |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lady, a remarkable story you tell...if only...pass it on.. yes...pass it on.. Thank goodness the child lived...pass it on. This is one for my library. ~Morning hugs to you dear one~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
nicely told...I believe in passing it on... M |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Amazing read, enjoyed!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lady To pass it on is a wonderful giving...and it works...little by little to change the world. Loved this rendition. |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
To pass from one to another, from this world to the next. Passing finds the passed. Thank you. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Actually this reminds me of "Pay it forward" and beautiful example of a kind heart....  hugssss.....Lauren~ The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, I agree with Lauren, this too reminded me of Pay It Forward, how Haley Joel Osment helped Helen Hunt and the teacher and other close friends get together and create bonds of harmony, even after his tragic death in the end! I am so relieved the childs till lives as my heart goes out to her, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, 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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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is so wonderful. I love the story and the presentation. The mindset that produces a 'Pass It On' philosphy represents the essence of humanity. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Lady in White... you have just restored my faith in humanity with your wonderful story/poem.  ~ thank you hugsLyra |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Can I shed a tear or two...in my male way of keeping from crumbling.... Oh....you have no idea how really touching this poem is to me.... I remember those random acts of kindness... I never took a penny for them....Thank You and the look in their eyes was always more than I ever wanted...or ever will.... |
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