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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2002-10-21 07:22 PM


~Circle of Loving Muses~





Shadows of fear fill my thoughts
and darkness looms heavy in my heart

hollow edged and gaunt, a cold dark silhouette
walks my dreams each night
and raw terror lives at my center

each morning, I awake
grateful for the miracle of another day
but pondering how many more, I may see

the monster within me
grows stronger each day
yet my soul flies free
reaching out desperately for comfort
finding it here...
within these blue walls

I take refuge
in the warmth of this compassionate family of friends

here... amongst this circle of loving muses
I feel the reflections of caring
I hear the prayers which lift my soul

words do not exist...
to express my gratitude
for engulfing me
in your warm arms of tenderness
and catching me in your safety net

and most of all...
for giving me the courage to fight
to drive this monster away

from the depths of my heart, I thank you all
~

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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Magnus
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1 posted 2002-10-21 07:26 PM


And you,  dearest lady....need not ever
have to express your thanks...because you
have said thank you a thousand times with
each beautiful word you have given each of
us...  May we have your strength...and may
we give your our own as well....

Hugs to a ChipperMunch....

Martie
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2 posted 2002-10-21 07:27 PM


Lyra

I think you are a very special person and it is I that thank you for being here.


Suetang
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3 posted 2002-10-21 07:29 PM


Hello Lyra

Your words moved me to tears but I felt so much strength and compassion.  Thank you for your love and friendship.

Take care.....Sue

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

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4 posted 2002-10-21 07:33 PM


Dearest little Chippymunk - We are blessed by your poetry and your sweet smile. We are in awe of your brave heart. We love you Lyra!! Chris

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

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5 posted 2002-10-21 07:38 PM


Lyra, it was so wonderful 'chattering' with you today. Just hearing your voice was inspiration. I have a call into my daughter plus sent her an email, so hopefully I will hear from her in a day or two. And hopefully she can offer some advice.

There is no need to say thank you. We are all here for you and we will continue to pray. There is might and force when large numbers of people gather in prayer and storm the Heavens.

Love you, Marti

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

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6 posted 2002-10-21 07:43 PM


Sweet Lyra,
May I just echo my sister Nightshade's sentiments..and give you a big hug of thanks for being so brave?  It is we who should be thanking you....
                  
                  

N orth Carolina Girl
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7 posted 2002-10-21 07:50 PM


Lyra,
I`ve sent you cards but haven`t heard from you.So I decided to come here and let you know that we`ve all been thinking about you.You are still very much in our prayers.I just wanted to let you know we love you.I hope you will get some good news.TAKE CARE!

Love.,
Juanita

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8 posted 2002-10-21 09:25 PM




(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are such a wonderful friend to us all and I hope you are feeling better as we are always here to ward off the demons with you! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, I send angel hugs your way, and thank YOU for being a special friend to us all, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, 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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9 posted 2002-10-21 09:37 PM


Lyra,
I have not known your terror. But I have known pain and there is, I'm guessing, a similarity. Dear friend know that words don't have to be adequate to express your gratitude. And if it helps they are not adequate to express our concern for you either.

But somehow, here, through words we convey even more than what we say. The synergy of this circle of friends. And now in your time of need...we place you in the middle of that circle. Bless you. And may you draw the necessary strength and courage from this circle and may you find peace in doing so.

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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10 posted 2002-10-21 09:38 PM


THANK   YOU,  dear sweet Lyra. You are such a wonderful friend to everyone here. Even though I haven't been here very long, I  FEEL  all this love from you and for you. You are a very special person, Lyra. This poem you shared today has a very special meaning to everyone here. I am, as well as all of your family of friends, praying for you. May God bless and keep you, dear Lyra.
With love and best wishes.
Ethel

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11 posted 2002-10-21 10:42 PM


There is a continuing series of moments where i am astounded at your depth and wide array of incredible emotion your poetry evokes.  
From the heart
thru loving eyes
hope is seen and felt
by all who stand in your shadow, Lyra.

Jeff

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12 posted 2002-10-21 11:02 PM


Little chipmunchin, I'll always be your friend. Anytime if I can help, I'm here. I pray for the angels to watch over you. Mine will be the one of softness... Take care little one...

BC

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13 posted 2002-10-21 11:10 PM


Dear Lyra,

Always in my thoughts, sending you postive energy. Another day of healing, another day of peace.

With all my love,

Electra

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14 posted 2002-10-21 11:29 PM


How sweet this is.  What a beautiful heart you have.
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15 posted 2002-10-22 01:59 AM


I take refuge
in the warmth of this compassionate family of friends


me too.

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16 posted 2002-10-22 06:09 AM


Lyra, the words are never needed dear friend for we feel it from your heart.  Know our prayers still encircle and lift you.  Hugs lil chipmunk....

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

Kethry
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17 posted 2002-10-22 06:19 AM


to find you here
with love in hand
even though
you don't understand
we hold your heart
and lift in prayer
our prayer -
that you will always be here.

*HuGS*
Kethry

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



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18 posted 2002-10-22 07:52 AM


It is we who are grateful for the miracle of you...your love...your words...your life...

...believe what your heart feels...

VAS
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19 posted 2002-10-22 09:30 AM


Lyra, I didn't read all the responses to your wonderful poem, but I must, and can so easily do so, echo Magnus' reply.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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20 posted 2002-10-22 09:59 AM



The circle only widens.
All we can do is "be here" and
"be there"...

but just know, we are, ever widening,
ever enfolding....


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21 posted 2002-10-22 01:21 PM


Lyra,

I haven't the words to adequately express how I feel.  Like the rest of your friends here, I love you and keep you in my daily prayers.  *healing hugs* my friend.    

Titia Geertman
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22 posted 2002-10-22 01:28 PM



Dear Lyra,

Thank you for being the Chipmunk
Thank you for your lovely mind
Thank you for meeting me in Tampa
Thank you for being a lady so kind

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Toerag
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23 posted 2002-10-22 03:44 PM


And you keep fightin' that monster gal...we're all with you and praying and know we will see ya in Michigan!!!
Irie
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24 posted 2002-10-22 03:49 PM


Sending hugs and prayers to you!

~Sheri

"Don't wait for your ship to come in ...
Swim out to it"

Madame Chipmunk
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25 posted 2002-10-22 05:35 PM


Barry... Thanks so much for all of the strength that you have given me

Martie... I thank you for being here too

Sue... I would like to thank you for yours also... your love and friendship have been very valuable to me

Chris... thanks so much, but I wish I were brave.  I'm not brave... I spend a lot of time crying and feeling sorry for myself

Marti... it was wonderful chattering with you too!  after you finally were able to get through to me...  Thanks so much for offering your daughters help with the research

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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26 posted 2002-10-22 05:43 PM


Nancy... thanks so much for those very sweet words...  I can't figure out right now, whether I am crying because I am touched by all of the wonderful prayers being said for me, or because I am literally scared to death of this thing

Juanita... thanks so much for all of those prayers... you know how much they mean to me.  I am also glad that we finally got together again on the phone

Noah... thanks so much for the wonderful angel hugs... you have a beautiful spirit

Larry... Yes, you have been through so much also...  Please take care of your health right now, because I believe that this is what led to my cancer.  This is a terror I have never felt before...  There are absolutely no treatments for this disease and if I survive, I know that it will be only because of the prayers of all of my friends

Ethel... thanks so much for your prayers and for joining our wonderful family

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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27 posted 2002-10-22 05:46 PM


Jeff... thanks so much for your kind words.
I think the depth comes from the sheer fright I am experiencing right now

Bill... thanks so much for being there for me.  I really appreciate all of the prayers

Electra... thanks so much for all of your wonderful healing sentiments

Miah... thanks for the very sweet reply and the kind words

Kacy... we are so lucky to have found this family...  thanks so much for being here

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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28 posted 2002-10-22 05:52 PM


Donna... Thanks so much for the wonderful prayers... they mean so much to me, and also to David

Keth... thanks so much for your kindness and for your prayers... I am so glad that I got to meet you

Scorpio... thanks so much for those very very kind words... I don't think I deserve them

Virginia... thanks so much for believing in me, but I really don't feel strong right now.
I feel terrified

Karilea... thanks so much for being here and being part of the circle of friends.  I feel very cherished here

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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29 posted 2002-10-22 05:56 PM


Michael... I am so grateful for those prayers... totally grateful and I still pray for you

Titia...thanks so much and I am so glad that I got to meet you in Florida

Mr.Toe... does this mean that you will actually come to Michigan for a poet meet?
For that alone, it is definitely worth fighting for

Irie... Thanks so much for sending me all of your prayers

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Toerag
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30 posted 2002-10-22 05:57 PM


You bet your nuts...um...I mean acorns I will....
Madame Chipmunk
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31 posted 2002-10-22 06:03 PM


Mr.Toe... I promise to be here, but I hope that I will be here alive!!!!!
Otherwise... David will show you where to visit me....
Oh what ugly humor
~ hugs and dark humor

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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32 posted 2002-10-23 11:49 PM


Lyra~ Dear friend a few months ago I never even knew you existed, then I happen to come to these pages of blue and was lucky enough to read some of your poems and make a new friend in you. My life has been made better by you and all I can say is thanks for sharing your life with me and may God bless you and comfort you for the rest of your days...Paul

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (10-23-2002 11:50 PM).]

Madame Chipmunk
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33 posted 2002-10-24 12:14 PM


Thanks so much for those very kind words, Paul...  I too, have found a friend in you, and I hope that the rest of my days include meeting you
~ loving chipmunk hugs

Lyra

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34 posted 2003-05-18 06:30 PM


'I take refuge
in the warmth of this compassionate family of friends'

Miss you...

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35 posted 2003-05-18 09:12 PM


Yes, Lyra... tis a great place of comfort and friendship indeed.  May your spirit rest peacefully, and your words live on for generations...

Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.
~Percy Bysshe Shelley

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36 posted 2004-11-05 02:28 PM


missing you Lyra, very much

but I know you are still here, touching our hearts

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