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Larry C
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In Some Small Way
By Larry Chadwick
Why I write of Ginger Michelle and Papa

I can’t write away my pain,
It won’t remove the ugly stain.
And I can’t rhyme away the grief,
Though it gives me some relief.

But I can write about my loss,
And thus purge a little dross.
While I write it brings to mind,
Gems that are so sweet to find.

For in my pain I want to learn,
At least some knowledge I can earn.
That in this process I might grow,
Even though the tears still overflow.

And in writing about my sorrow,
I might help you face tomorrow.
For there is meaning in my tears,
That I can’t forget for many years.

For if nothing else it heals my heart,
When I can do some little part.
For I know their deaths were not in vain,
And that’s enough to overcome the pain.

September 8, 2002

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

© Copyright 2002 Larry Chadwick - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-09-09 01:56 AM


And in writing about my sorrow,
I might help you face tomorrow.
For there is meaning in my tears,
That I can’t forget for many years.

And facing tomorrow we must!  Thank you for your wisdom and your unsurmountable strength.
In your sorrow you lend so much!!!  

Oh hugs and more hugs to you my special friend!!  

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2 posted 2002-09-09 07:05 AM


Dear Larry it is so difficult to accept
the dead of a lovely person 'and She was so young Your Ginger.
We can't Her recall
She is gone a other way and we must stay
on earth.
Muys

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3 posted 2002-09-09 08:07 AM




(big hugggssssss) Oh Larry, my words pretty much echo what Muys says, it is hard to accept but know your Ginger and your dad will always love you so very much and guide you with their love from above and that is true knowledge of faith! (sigh) My thoughts are with you as always, sweet friend, God Bless You, 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

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-09-2002 08:08 AM).]

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4 posted 2002-09-09 08:58 AM


Keep writing Larry...
and in some small way...it will help heal.
~Hugs dear man~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
  So you won't ever forget me ~

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5 posted 2002-09-09 11:51 AM


Larry~

I still write today, of what I lost yesterday....(I know you understand that) time can be long and hard, but also very healing....keep leaning on shoulders around you...there are many here that will hold you up..... dear friend.....

Lauren~

I need some distraction
...oh beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins

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6 posted 2002-09-09 12:02 PM


It is comforting to know that you are able to release some of the pain through poetry.
Hugs of Peace and Rainbows of Love to you, always.

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7 posted 2002-09-09 12:03 PM


When faced with a tragic loss such as yours, perhaps some comfort may be gained from believing that everything in life goes according to a divine plan. We must go with the ebb and flow of life--and death.

For everything,
There is a season,
A perfect rhyme,
A perfect reason.

Earth Angel



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8 posted 2002-09-09 01:11 PM


Oh Larry! I wish I could take away your pain. But, I can't. All I can do is offer my frienship and love. I hope that will help a little, and give little bit of comfort. Sending "Big Hugs" to you.
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9 posted 2002-09-09 01:23 PM


Larry,
Sorrow touches everyone. The good the bad the old the young. And so it does forevers will. Until the all has gone to still.
You wrote a lovely poem.

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10 posted 2002-09-09 02:45 PM


they say pain brings strength and wisdom...writing brings peace. May you have peace in your heart Larry.
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11 posted 2002-09-09 02:49 PM


Writing does help, Larry...  Thats what drew me back to it again.  Just spill your feelings out... don't even worry about how good it looks.
~ teary hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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12 posted 2002-09-09 02:58 PM


Very heartfelt writing Larry. Bless You. Chris
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13 posted 2002-09-09 03:04 PM


It is wonderful that you can release through words and in so doing perhaps give others solace in a time of such tremendous grief. My warmest thoughts go out to you, beautiful write.
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14 posted 2002-09-09 03:09 PM


Larry, I hope that your writing will at least help you get some of the emotions out. Better you get it out than hold it inside.

You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bless you, Hugs, Marti

Every now and then take a good look at something not made
with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

Larry C
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15 posted 2002-09-10 12:08 PM


Lori,
Thank you so much. It is so good to see you here! Your understanding is so appreciated.

Muys,
You are such a sweet lady. Thank you always for your support.

Noah,
I was listening to NPR radio and they were interviewing a poet who was talking about his poetry after his wife died. He spoke of how healing it was for him and the progression of his poetry in grieving. Anyway, it got me to thinking. Thanks.

Nancy Lee,
Yup, it does. Thank you. Your encouragement is so important to me.

Lauren,
=========================
I still write today, of what I lost yesterday....(I know you understand that)
=========================
I sure do... You have helped me stay strong. Thank you for being there.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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16 posted 2002-09-10 12:16 PM


kacy,
Your magic carpet has served me well. Bless you for your dependability.

EA,
Here is a link that explains what I believe: God's Explanation. And you are so right. Thank you for your thoughtful reply.

Sue,
You know it matters that you care so much. Thank you for being such a true friend.

Sy,
So true and now I have experienced it first hand. Bless you dear man for such faithful encouragement.

passing shadows,
Cool! Awesome encouragement. Thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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17 posted 2002-09-10 12:20 PM


Lyra,
I love your encouragement. I would assume that you already know how it looks. Thanks.

Chris,
Yup, from the bottom of my heart.

Pell,
Welcome to Passions! You have a good heart to share such encouragement to my broken heart.

Marti,
Little is kept inside this heart! Believe me it is coming out. And thank you so much.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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