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Laughter Missed |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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As I packed my little ballet case with my favourite doll, new Davey Crockett underwear, and a few chocolate chip cookies for my long journey, she laughed. Trudging down our driveway, the gravel crunching underneath my bright red running shoes, the laces dragging because she always tied them for me, I told her that I was never coming home. She laughed. Determined head down, eyes brimming with tears, not of sadness, but rather stubborn anger, my short, six year old legs hesitated a few houses from home. I looked back, my Kool-Aid stained lips in a Shirley Temple pout. She laughed. I stomped my foot in frustration. "Come home Chrissy, you'll get lost" I heard her shout. With thoughts of lions, and tigers and bears, there ended my one and only runaway attempt. When I sheepishly joined her on the front steps, she held me to her and tickled me. Together - We Laughed. How I miss my big sister - I love you Enchantress!! Chris B. Nov. 2002 ~~~~~~~~~ [This message has been edited by Nightshade (11-13-2002 08:32 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
   Yay!!! Awwwwwwwwww, this is sooooooooooo adorable, I LOVE IT!!! (kiss on cheek) You and Nancy both shine with such innocence here that still shines in you both, I can envision you and her both laughing together with you and the Lucille Ball Kool-Aid suprised funny look on your face, hehehe! (kiss on cheek) This is adorable, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, 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 (11-13-2002 08:35 PM).] |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Beautiful poem.. Thank you so much for sharing.. Enjoyed the read. I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Dear Noah, Thankyou for your as always lovely comments. This is a true story. Heaven only knows why I wanted to run away..lol...kids!! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Connel - thankyou so much. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Gosh Chris, now I have to wipe the tears from my eyes....This is very touching and so real.... |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
a darling memory. -majnu |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Magnus - dear poet, wipe away those tears - I came back home didn't I? lol. Thankyou for reading one of my many memories of NancyLee and I.  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
majnu - thankyou, it's memories such as this that get me through the dark times. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
This is so ~precious~ I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you. Warm Regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou Pat!! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Chris - Isn't it amazing how the grass always seems greener and our need to run is so overwhelming. Then realization sets in and we can't get home fast enough. Thank you for allowing me into a small part of your life. Hope all is well, Huggles, Marti "I am not afraid of STORMS for I have learned how to sail my SHIP." |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Marti - thankyou kind lady for reading and commenting. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Chris...Listen carefully..hear the laughter? I thought perhaps you could. I love you too little sister! AND how I remember that day! Big 'welcome home' hugs to you Chrissy. ~Love ya, Teed~ |
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*Stubby* Member
since 2002-09-19
Posts 122 |
thankyou so much for sharing She must be very special to you J |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
NancyLee - I hoped you would be chuckling over this memory. Gee, we haven't changed much since that photo was taken, have we?  lol. Yes, it is good to be home, although I might not be here much....I will pop in now and then. Hugs & Love, Chris |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Stubby - yes, she is veryy special to me. Thankyou for reading and commenting. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh what very precious memories you have packed into this beautiful poem, Chris... The love between you and Nancy makes my heart sing with joy  ~ loving hugs from a big-sister chipmunkLyra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Chippymunk!! Oh, how good to see your words. Hope you are feeling well. Thankyou so much for signing my memory of NancyLee and me. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Beautiful...Thank you for sharing this special memory with us...A beautiful tribute to your sister Nancy...you both share a special bond and love...hold on to it...and the pic in Nancy's reply says so much!!!!!! ...believe what your heart feels... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, this is priceless. I liked the ending of your runaway story much better than my own; I ran away when I was five, and stayed away for three days. I took my four year old sister with me, while my older sister waved goodbye as mom slammed the door behind me. I loved the tenderness and love that flowed from your story, and the picture is great! |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
chris...this is so touching and beautiful...there is not much of anything stronger than love like that...you and nancy lee both make me cry...helen |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
scorpio - thankyou - yes, our sisterly bond is pure magic. midnitesun - oh my goodness!! Weren't you frightened?!! Bless your heart. Thankyou. Helen - Enchantress and I love happy endings. Thankyou for reading and commenting. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Chris, I had a similar moment around age 4. My Mom told me I got as far as the outside steps in my little bare feet and nightgown, and decided it was too cold and I would run away another time. This was done with great finesse, and crystal clear images. Sandra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Sandra - Aww, what a sweet memory. Thanks for sharing it with me. When we are very young, problems are solved so simply aren't they? Thanks for reading. "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Chris! This was such an adorable piece of writing! --made all the more precious with the photo your sister posted of the two of you! ~ happy hugs to you, dear Chrissy! Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Chris, this is so cute. Thank you for sharing this sweet memory with us and thanks to you, Nancy, for sharing the cute picture of you two. I was going to run away on my bicycle once when I was about five or six. I packed my little bag and was going to my Grandmother's house. By the way, she lived right around the corner from us. HaHa!! That was the one and only time I ever was going to "run away from home", too. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Ah Chris you two share much more than just a sisterhood, you are FRIENDS. This is heart tugging. Beautiful. "When we're torn apart, |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Linda - thanks so much for your comments. Yes, lol.....the pic is cute isn't it? My big sister NancyLee kind of being my support to the wind off of the lake. Ethel - lol....that's where I was headed also - to my grandmother's!! I mean, at that age...where else would I go? Thankyou. Gentle Spirit - sweet poetess, thankyou for reading and commenting. Yes, we are friends as well as sisters - that's important. "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm so glad I found this... I, too, have a run away story, but unlike you, I did not have a big sister to bring me home... just a smart mom. Perhaps, like yours, it will evolve into a telling... who knows...you rippled the memories with this... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Karilea - I hope that I have only "rippled" some happy memories your way. Thankyou for your reading and for caring. "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Chris, this is so adorable and sweet. I ran away run time when I was little, but after going two blocks, decided to go back home. LOL *hugs*The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww! This is so sweet. It would have been nice to have a big sister. Thank you for sharing this memory with us. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Michael - Awww..a couple of blocks is a long way for a child's legs!! lol. Thankyou dear poet for commenting. SmartChick - Yes, I am blessed to have a big sister to whom I can still depend on when "running away" seems like the only answer. Thankyou. "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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