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0 posted 2002-12-20 02:01 PM


There is something I must tell you all
My sister made me cry
last week
I was just fine till
the first tear
kissed my cheek.
What had I done
to deserve such
a shock?
How I wished she
lived closer,
For upon her door
I would knock!!
But, miles they
do part us
We don't see enough
of each other.
Now she has
done this, and
heartfelt sobs
I do smother.
She has been more
than "big sister"
But, my best friend
she is too.
Without her to
count on,
I don't know
what I'd do.

So why would Enchantress make tears fall from Nightshade?

She wasn't upset
with me -
Nor I with her.
She sensed what
I needed -
Oh, that's just so
like her!!
You see, she sent
me a card
All about sisterly love
With it pressed to
my heart
I thanked the heaven's above -
"Excuse me Lord, your
attention I seek."
"Thankyou for my dear sister."
"She made me cry last week."
          ~~~~~~~~~
             ~~~

`
                            Love You NancyLee!!
                                  ~~~~~~

                                
                                     Chris B.
                                    Dec. 2002
                                       ~~~



© Copyright 2002 Chris Barker - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-12-20 02:09 PM


Oh I understand this one more than you would ever know.  My sister is also my best friend....she is running around here somewhere ..."A Tone of Voice". We spend tons of money on phone bills calling one another when we aren't on the computer talking to each other *S*.  

I love your poem...it really touched my heart.


You two are very lucky to have each other


~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

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2 posted 2002-12-20 02:17 PM


Salty - thankyou for reading and commenting. Yes, we are very lucky to have each other.
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3 posted 2002-12-20 02:28 PM


And this poem makes her cry too!! You and Nancy Lee do have a special bond...the miles can't diminish that...hold on to each other in thoughts and prayers..

believe in what your heart feels...

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4 posted 2002-12-20 02:47 PM


Chris, I knew when I read the title, that Nancy must have caused you cry in a good way!--and I was right. This was very special.

I love my "Baby Stister" (She's five years younger than I am and she will always be that to me in my heart.) We are incredibly close and we love each other dearly.

I'm going to phone her later today and just remind her of how important she is in my life.

Thanx to both you, and Nancy!

~ Sisterly hugs!

Linda

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5 posted 2002-12-20 02:53 PM


scorpio - Thankyou for your warm comments.

Linda - from one sister to another, thankyou for reading and commenting.

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

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6 posted 2002-12-20 03:32 PM




(smiles) Oh Nancy, this gorgeous poem made me cry too, sweet friend, I knew when I saw the title it was ina  good way because Nancy I know would never make anyone cry in a bad way, never, just like you! (kiss on cheek) Yay, God Bless You Both, sweet friend, I wish you and your sister the most merriest Christmas, yay, 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

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7 posted 2002-12-20 03:34 PM


well, I learn something new every day...nice write...very heartfelt.
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8 posted 2002-12-20 03:45 PM


Hello Chris

This was absolutely beautiful.  The love for your sister is so evident throughout.

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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9 posted 2002-12-20 03:52 PM


Noah, Thankyou sweetie for your always caring comments.

passing shadows - you didn't know Enchatress and I were sisters? Yup..we are. Thankyou for reading.

Sue - Thankyou for your warm words. By the way, the words in your signature are from my favourite Shawn Mullins tune!!

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10 posted 2002-12-20 04:03 PM




Nightshade,

This is so touching. My best friend is my best sister, she being even closer to me than my twin sister was.
We could not be closer if we were blood.

Our sense of humor, and the knowing what we'll each say, before it is said, and just the tone of voice...is a love shared, just like best sisters.
A blessing beyond compare.

Am so glad for you and yours. This reminded me of my sister/best friend.

Hugs and happy holidays.
Pat

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

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11 posted 2002-12-20 04:08 PM


Ahhh Chris!!  You know I didn't mean for you to cry!
I only wanted to show how much I care..
and miss you...and love you.
You know...this one is a keeper.
...just like you!
We've always got each other.
Take care little sister..great write..
Now you've got me cryin' and mascara all over the place!
Talk soon!
Love ya, Teed,

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12 posted 2002-12-20 04:28 PM


Pat - I am so glad that you have a sister-friend. Everyone needs a bond as close as this. Thankyou for reading and commenting.

NancyLee - You always do such sweet things. I can remember so many times that you have brought tears of joy to my eyes. I miss you and love you, Chris

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13 posted 2002-12-20 04:30 PM


Chris, this is so very touching.  I have a brother who I feel this way about.  This is beautiful.   

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

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14 posted 2002-12-20 04:35 PM


Now Chris, you made me cry.....
But mine are also happy tears for you and Nancy Lee. I knew as soon as I came here that you two had a special bond (or as soon as I read that you two are sisters)
I don't have a real sister (or should I say "blood" sister), but, like Pat, I do have three very good friends who are just like sisters to me. I feel that we share just as much as blood sisters would. In fact, one of them is my Gary's step-mother ( now isn't that something.......my future Mother-in-law is one of my very best friends......HaHa!!)
Anyway, like Linda said, I knew when I read the title that our sweet friend, Nancy Lee, couldn't have done anything BAD to make you cry. She's just too sweet.
I really enjoyed this, Chris. It was very touching.  

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~  
                  

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15 posted 2002-12-20 04:35 PM


Michael - I am so glad that you enjoyed this. I think we take our siblings for granted sometimes. Thanks.
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16 posted 2002-12-20 04:37 PM


Ethel - oops...you slipped in while I was replying to Michael. Thankyou so much for commenting. Close friends are very special too. hugs.
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17 posted 2002-12-20 05:21 PM



I wish you were BOTH my sisters!

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18 posted 2002-12-20 05:49 PM


Karilea - awwww...that is so sweet to say. Well, you can be a sister of our hearts.
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19 posted 2002-12-20 05:58 PM


The bond between sisters is a special kind of love.  As I read down the page I thought of all four of my sisters and all the Christmas's that have come before.  I also got to thinking that I wish I could give my daughter such a gift, but some things are not meant to be and so she has me. She once said, "Mom, if I had a sister I would have to share you with her"  that's my girl!

This was very sweet and touching....

Now where did I put the kleenex!!  


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20 posted 2002-12-20 06:06 PM


Chris....you suppose that maybe I should
pick up the phone,  call my brother and
say "I love you Mannnn"...   Love this
poem....and I can see easily that you and
Nancy are very much sisters and love each
other dearly.....  

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21 posted 2002-12-20 06:44 PM


Stunning piece, touched my heart deeply

Charisma

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22 posted 2002-12-20 07:11 PM


BluesSerenade- Thankyou. What a loving daughter you have!! So sweet.

Magnus - Yes, you should call your brother. Life is so short. We must speak openly of our love for one another.

Charisma - So glad you enjoyed. Thanks.

                

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23 posted 2002-12-20 07:35 PM


Chris,
I'm so pleased to know you are being blessed. It is well earned and Nancy Lee is a sweetheart just like you! Peace and courage to you today and always.

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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24 posted 2002-12-20 07:45 PM


Awwww, this is so sweet. It must be nice to have such a loving sister.
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25 posted 2002-12-20 08:56 PM


Nightshade - this is very heart warming. What a lovely poem for your sister Nancy. She is the best of the best..

BC

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26 posted 2002-12-20 09:22 PM


Larry - thankyou so much for your kind words. Blessings to you!!

SmartChick - Yes, it is wonderful. Thanks sweet lady.

Bill - She sure is! Thanks & hugs.

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