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Potpourri (One year anniversary @ PiPs)
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Potpourri (One year anniversary @ PiPs) |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Potpourri By Larry Chadwick I could never have imagined what this year would hold. Starting with the twin towers and ending with a personal double loss. But it was no accident I came to be in a place that would give me the strength and courage to survive it all. This is a collection of verses from various poems and one added verse. We struggle to recall a moment in time Remembering each part makes the whole. But we'll collect all the moments we can find Making our own patchwork for an eternal soul. Then a moment explodes in front of us Created for all by the terrorists of time. Building blocks of complete distrust Leaving permanent images in our mind. Next I am robbed by life itself Twin towers in my own family. First it was my precious daughter And then my papa that are history. Now I struggle to recall moments in time Remembering each part makes the whole. But I'll collect all the moments I can find Making my own patchwork for an eternal soul. So let us sow while we are able That we may reap when we are not. And in the mean time let us Thank the Lord for what we’ve got. September 1, 2002 (In memory of all those who died 9-11-01 and of my own twin losses, Ginger Michelle and Papa.) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Profound, sound advice. "So let us sow while we are able That we may reap when we are not" Good morning hugs, peaceful thoughts. What a year, Larry. I think this past year I cried more and laughed more than any other single year of my life. Now, off I go to sow! (and I don't mean to meet a pig  ) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It is Passions who is grateful that one year ago, a bright, intelligent, giving gentle man came to grace our blue pages. I welcomed you then. I thank you, now. Warmly, Sunshine |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Amen Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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BlueEyes Member
since 2002-08-30
Posts 152TX, USA |
Beautiful, Larry... And I am so sorry for your loss. Love & Hugs, BlueEyes |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry, A beautiful write and we are all glad you are hee. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Larry, if I knew anyone who would be elected as the epitome of compassion and love, that is you, my dearest friend! (big hugggssssss) It has been such a tough year for us all, but I know especially difficult for you and my heart as always goes out to you and your tears though I am amzed and gifted by the strength and love you always show and I know your father and Ginger will always be so proud of you forever as we all are! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, CONGRATULATIONS ON 5000, 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 (God Bless You for being YOU) "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, Pigs can't ride camels! Duh...  Yup, we have done all of that. And many times together. Bless you and thanks for all of your understanding.Karilea, I haven't forgotten your welcome or your ongoing kindness as it has meant so much to me. And your kind words border on...well you know. Thank you always for your support.Interloper, Thanks.BlueEyes, Welcome to Passions. How very kind of you. Thanks.  Sy, Thank you kind sir. You are such a delightful part of what keeps me coming back. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Noah, 5,000 will come eventually! And thank you for your gentle kindess. Your comPassion is so appreciated. You are a good friend Noah and I mean that. 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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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Though the anniversary is bittersweet...it is us that "celebrates"-- for it is us who have been fortunate to learn from your examples of grace, dignity and humilty. Youre a class act my friend...thank you for all that you've shared in your year here. Heart-hugs  jm In the space between now and then |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Larry, it sure has been one horrible year for you. I'm glad you had found your way here before it all happened. Hugs Sandra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Its amazing how tragedies overlap, Larry... I know its been a horrible year for you too! My cancer was diagnosed a week after 9/11... and so I feel this same sense of foreboding about it... ~ hugs tied up in tearsLyra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Bravo Larry!! Very well done. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JM, If I have contributed here, it has been from my heart being drawn out by yours. Thank you so much. You have taught me so much. Nancy Lee, I have neglected all my friends so much lately. You are ever so faithful and important to me. You have such a good heart Cheery attitude and a wonderful smile. Bless you dear friend, always.  Sandra, Yes it has, and me too. But you know I still have so much for which I can be thankful. Thank you for your support. I still can't figure out how you are old enough to be a grandma. Must be that picture is an old one. Lyra, But life does offer wisdom with its pain. It isn't all loss. Hang in there. Chris, I can always use a cheering squad! Thanks.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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kellie, !!!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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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
We are a stitch in time... a weave between the folds we're a friend to make a treasured moment to hold... a heart on bended knee in silent prayer and I am so glad I crossed your path~~ because I've never told you enough what I should have told you long ago... (edit edit) [This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (09-13-2002 12:47 AM).] |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
Sorry Larry- Lol when I first replied I was upset and I didn't know what to say. I loved the poem but I was distracted. I was far from planet earth in my little mind. I would like to talk to you sometime could you tell me in pacific time a good time to call you? Thanks Kel And good poem!!! Kare-Bare |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
One year ago I met a "gentle man" and a friend. We both know someone who works in strange ways, and we both had him for a friend. He also brought me here for the same reason as you, and for that I will be forever grateful to him for I too could not have gone through this year without Passions and the support of friends such as yourself. Congratulations on your milestone Larry, and my sincerest heart hugs to you in what has been a terribly devasting year for you. The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it. Sharon  [This message has been edited by Mysteria (09-13-2002 02:11 AM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
The last line says so much...James |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Such a beautiful compilation ... truly, you are an inspiration Larry. Many hugs to you, and congratulations on your one-year anniversary at Passions. We are so very happy you found these pages of blue. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Larry..when I start reaping what I've sown, my ass is fried.....but I did like your anniversary poem.... [This message has been edited by Toerag (09-13-2002 07:54 AM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Larry, Congratulations on your one year anniversary at PiP. It is truly a place of love, inspiration and compassion. My friend, you have had a year like none other and I am awed by your strength and resolve. God 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, [This message has been edited by NewEnglandlazurlu (09-13-2002 10:11 AM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Some people are sent to be friends for a season and some for a reason. You have been sent to be both and I thank you for it.*heart HuGS* Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lori, So is that edit coming in an email? Thank you for being such a kind friend. Kellie, No prob. Pacific time is good. I'm a nite owl! Glad to see you back in our orbit. Sharon, Where would I be without my favorite Canook?! Bless you dear freind. Your actions have truly demonstrated how well you understand. I'll always be forever grateful. James, I couldn't agree more. Thanks. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (09-14-2002 01:34 AM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kit, I don't know how you do it...the poetry and the administration. You excel at them both. And on top of all that you make time to be a friend besides. You have truly blessed my life and it is so appreciated. Thank you. And thank you for such kind words. Toe, Would you like a burger with those fries? Thanks friend. Marti, Right you are about this past year. And thank you for such kind words. I fear you have been a better friend to me than I to you. My apologies. Thank you so much for your support.  Keth, Wow. And all the way from "down under"! You have such a gentle giving heart. I'll always like that about you. Thank you sweet friend. 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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