My New Family Of Friends ( 2....inspired by all of you from your poems and replies to Lyra)

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garysgirl

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0 posted 2002-10-20 08:47 PM

(I have been so touched by your love and compassion for your friend, Lyra, that I wrote part 2 to my other poem)

This I wrote when here for less
than a week
Now I see so much more from each
of you who speak

You share each others joy, happiness,
sorrow, and fears
When one is hurting at all, you're all
there to share their tears

In the other poem I wrote, I meant
all I said
But I didn't even scratch the surface of all
the compassion you had

You each have such love for all of
our humankind
No matter how hard I searched, no
greater would I find

You really touch my heart with your
wonderful word
The comfort you bring to each other,
of which I've never heard

Thanks once again to my wonderful
"Family Of Friends"
The love that you all share, will
never have an end

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-20-2002 11:44 PM).]

Enchantress
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1 posted 2002-10-20 08:55 PM

Ethel~This is so sweet of you. You too have made many friens in the short time you have been here. You will see that we are indeed family and when one is ill or grieving we all gather round...prayers are said and miracles do happen.
~Thank you for this, for thinking of Lyra, our Madame Chipmunk..Hugs~

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

garysgirl

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2 posted 2002-10-20 09:01 PM

Nancy, thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, I can feel the love and friendship that you wonderful people have bestowed upon me. I just feel such a compassion for Lyra and I am praying for her.
Love To All,
Ethel

Nightshade

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just out of reach

3 posted 2002-10-20 09:17 PM

Very nicely done Ethel. You are one of the family now and your prayers for little Chippymunk are appreciated. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

garysgirl

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4 posted 2002-10-20 09:28 PM

Thank you, Chris. I certainly feel like one of you and I love it. I'm glad that God does hear and answer prayer, too. I believe He will hear for Lyra, with everyone joined together in prayer. Thank you.
Love To All,
Ethel

Poet deVine

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5 posted 2002-10-20 09:46 PM

Ethel, this is wonderful. And you've discovered our secret weapon - love.

garysgirl

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6 posted 2002-10-20 10:02 PM

PoetDeVine, thanks so much for reading and for your reply. Yes, I have discovered the "secret weapon" of this wonderful family. Thank you.

Love To All,
Ethel

Suetang
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7 posted 2002-10-20 10:08 PM

Hello Ethel

We all embrace you and your beautiful words. Although I'm far in distance I feel our words help to bridge the distance. Passions is filled with so much warmth and love and I am so glad you have found comfort in our home.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

garysgirl

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8 posted 2002-10-20 10:17 PM

Oh yes, Sue, I feel the same. It seems there is hardly any distance between everyone here in this big family. Thank you for your heartfelt reply.
Love To All,
Ethel

Mistletoe Angel

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9 posted 2002-10-20 10:22 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, this deeply touched my heart in two ways. First, you have a beautiful golden heart filled with love and I am blessed to have you as a very special friend as we all are. Secondly, you also shine with compassion and I cried thinking of Lyra, as she is also a very special friend and I even talk to her on the telephone once a week so I know how beautiful she is and I pray with you in tears she wil recover soon! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I know Lyra too will be blessed by your loving words, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

garysgirl

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10 posted 2002-10-20 10:48 PM

Noah, thank you so very much for your wonderful reply. You have such a sweet, tenderhearted spirit, sweet Noah, as does everyone of this family of friends. When you talk to Lyra on the telephone next time, tell her that I send my love and prayers. Thanks again, dear friend.

Love to All,
Ethel

DawnG

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11 posted 2002-10-20 11:49 PM

garysgirl,

I have tears in my eyes from reading your beautiful poem. Yes this is a very special group that I am proud to be part of.

Dawn

garysgirl

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12 posted 2002-10-20 11:55 PM

Thank you so much, Dawn, for reading my poem and for your sweet reply. Oh yes, I'm so glad I found you sweet loving poets.
Love To All,
Ethel

Madame Chipmunk
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13 posted 2002-10-21 12:02 PM

Isn't this the absolute best family in the world, Ethel?
Aren't you happy you are here?
I sure am... for you... for me... and for everyone else in this marvelous, loving family.
This is a lovely poem and thanks so much for thinking of me...

~ loving chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

regards2you
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14 posted 2002-10-21 12:09 PM

Ethel, well you certainly outdid yourself with this one. Your love and compassion just comes shining through. What a wonderful person you are, and what a thoughtful poem.

Hugs,
Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Auguste

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15 posted 2002-10-21 12:26 PM

Ethel, I hope you realize you've also become a part of our family. This was very thoughtful of you and we all appreciate it much. Lyra truly is wonderfully dear.

garysgirl

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16 posted 2002-10-21 01:47 AM

Dear sweet Lyra, you are so welcome. And, oh, yes, this is the best family in the world!!!! I am also happy that you are a part, I am a part, and everyone of our family of friends is a part. God bless you, sweet Lyra, and best wishes.

Love To All,
Ethel

Larry C

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17 posted 2002-10-21 01:49 AM

Well sis,
How's it feel to have another family?

And such a sweet tribute you have penned. Plus your genuine concern for favorite rodent. Who could ask for more? Well done sweet lady.

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

garysgirl

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18 posted 2002-10-21 01:52 AM

Pat, thank you, sweet friend, for your heartfelt reply. I enjoy all of your poetry, Pat, and from the replies that you receive, our other friends in his huge "family" Love your poetry, too. Thanks, friend.

Love To All,
Ethel

garysgirl

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19 posted 2002-10-21 01:55 AM

Michael, thank you very much for your sweet reply. I am really glad to be accepted into this wonderful family. And, yes, Lyra is truly a wonderful person. Thanks, Michael.
Love To All,
Ethel

garysgirl

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20 posted 2002-10-21 01:59 AM

Thanks, dear Larry...it feels wonderful to have another family. I love this place and all of you so much. Thanks very much for your kind words. I know that ya'll have such good hearts. Thank you, again.

Love To All,
Ethel

SimplyGold
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21 posted 2002-10-21 10:31 PM

Garysgirl,

You are so right, this is one heck of a group.
A lot of power here. Glad to know your out there!

SG

garysgirl

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22 posted 2002-10-21 10:40 PM

Thanks so much, Simplygold, for reading my poem and for your reply. I appreciate it.

Love To All,
Ethel

NewEnglandlazurlu
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23 posted 2002-10-21 10:55 PM

Ethel, do you have an email address?

Marti

Bill Charles
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24 posted 2002-10-21 11:08 PM

garysgirl - you're very sweet, as is your poem...

BC

garysgirl

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25 posted 2002-10-22 12:09 PM

Marti, it should be where you can see it now. I just went to my profile and checked it.

Love To All,
Ethel

It's here now.

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garysgirl

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26 posted 2002-10-22 12:12 PM

Bill, Thanks very much for reading my poem and for your sweet reply. You're sweet, too.
Love To All,
Ethel

Paul Wilson

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27 posted 2002-10-23 11:36 PM

Ethel~ Your kindness and sweet heart is so what this place is about. A wonderful family of friends sharing all that we are...Paul

garysgirl

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28 posted 2002-10-24 12:35 PM

Paul, thanks so much for your kind reply.
Thanks To All,
Ethel

Wind

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29 posted 2002-10-30 04:20 PM

Ethel, you are a sweetheart. Weare all like one big happy familly, and I am glad that you are a part of it

garysgirl

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30 posted 2002-10-30 05:12 PM

Wind, I sure am glad that you feel like a part of this great big family of friends here at Passions In Poetry. I knew you would. You are so sweet and sincere with your poetry and your replies. I'm glad you're here. Thanks for reading my poem.

~Love And Hugs~
Ethel

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31 posted 2002-10-30 05:19 PM

What you see in the other poets is simply a reflection of that which you yourself possess!

Ethel, you are truly special!

~ warm smiles and hugs to you ~

Linda

Martie

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32 posted 2002-10-30 05:26 PM

Ethel

Your warm words about passions and friends make this place even better. Thank you.

garysgirl

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33 posted 2002-10-30 05:29 PM

Linda, thanks for your sweet comments. I appreciate it.

Martie, you are so sweet, too. Thanks for reading and for your reply.

~Love And Hugs~
Ethel

SmartChick
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34 posted 2002-10-30 09:53 PM

Ethel, you have definitely wrote the truth here. And you did it so beautifully. So many people here have such kind and loving hearts.This is the only place I have ever felt so comfortable in.

garysgirl

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35 posted 2002-10-30 10:25 PM

Hi, Sue. When I got back on the internet just then, after being off for a few hours, I was wondering about you. Then, I looked here and there you are. I hope you're doing better.
Thanks for reading my poem and for your reply. I'll talk to you later.

Love And Hugs,
Ethel

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36 posted 2002-10-31 06:58 AM

Bump
What a beautiful write about Passions and it's people

"The love that you all share, will
never have an end"

Never does have to end
Your write says a lot about the people here.

Enjoyed
Bernie

A smile a day keeps the world in smile's.
Bernie Slicker

Toerag
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37 posted 2002-10-31 07:54 AM

Sweet...nice, kind...and I know you are one that is enjoying your time here....

Tammy Blessing
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38 posted 2002-10-31 09:11 AM

Wonderful write Ethel! I too think this is one of the best "places" in the WHOLE WORLD!! I'm so glad your a part of this wonderful circle of friends!!
Tammy

garysgirl

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39 posted 2002-10-31 09:54 AM

Bernie, thanks for your sweet reply. Somebody else had bumped it the other day. I think we all feel this way, huh?

Toe, yep, I certainly am enjoying it here. And all of us sure do enjoy you, Mr. toe..

Tammy, I can tell you like it here, too. Isn't it an amazing place?

Thanks, ya'll, for reading my poem and for all of your replies.
Love To All,
Ethel

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