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Suetang
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0 posted 2003-05-16 07:48 PM



Picture by Josephine Wall

* * *

I wrote this for a young poet
named Karyn who I have been writing to.
She has been suffering depression and
I received a disturbing letter from
her the other day which made me think
that things were spiralling out of control
and I felt I needed to do something to
try and lift her spirits, so I wrote this.

* * *

I was troubled by your words
As I read them on the page
I imagined a frightened bird
Who was trapped within a cage

I admit I felt quite helpless
For the miles kept us away
I hope my feelings come across
Through the words I now relay

I cannot bring you sunshine
Not even a pot of gold
But there is something I can offer
My hand for you to hold

You know where you can find me
And I will be right here for you
I know one thing for certain
Lots of love will get you through

So when life becomes a burden
And you think nobody cares
Take a look over your shoulder
And rest assured that I'll be there

* * *

"The source of love is deep in us
and we can help others
realise a lot of happiness.
One word, one action,
one thought, can reduce
another person's suffering
and bring that person joy"

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

© Copyright 2003 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
Magnus
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1 posted 2003-05-16 08:00 PM


Thanx Sue for sharing this,  and I hope your
friend derived some happiness from a write
which is beautiful and from a loving heart
of a woman who honestly cares.

vandana
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2 posted 2003-05-16 08:14 PM


liked this
Enchantress
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Canada eh.
3 posted 2003-05-16 08:20 PM


Sue, this is so beautiful and uplifting..
I hope your friend is doing better.
~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Trillium
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4 posted 2003-05-17 12:27 PM


Sue:  It's so good of you to hold out your hand to this girl in distress, through your beautiful poetry!  i hope it really helps her get through her bad time.

Betty Lou Hebert

Richy
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5 posted 2003-05-17 12:34 PM





Sue, this was not only a fine write, but a prime example of your tremendous heart...

You are a true blessing!


With friends like you, your friend will always have hope...


Richy


teledon
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6 posted 2003-05-17 01:01 AM


heartwarming .. a winner

"keep it simple"

passing shadows
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displaced
7 posted 2003-05-17 06:05 AM


you are a beautiful lady! depression is a terrible thing...I know.
Nan
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8 posted 2003-05-17 07:52 AM


You extend more than a hand, Suetang - This is lovely...
JamesMichael
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9 posted 2003-05-17 08:06 AM


Silky smooth Suetang...James
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10 posted 2003-05-17 09:53 AM


Sue, this is a gesture that I hope your friend will embrace. She is extremely fortunate to have someone reaching out to her.

Beautiful heartfelt words for a loving and caring person.  Hugs, Marti

Rick
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11 posted 2003-05-17 10:04 AM


Sue, this was a lovely heart felt write, your friend is lucky to have someone like yourself to help them through the day. You are doing so well to read and listen to her heart. I hope she will be well, take care Sue, well done.

Sincerely
Rick

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