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A Heart's Slate
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A Heart's Slate |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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A Heart’s Slate By Larry Chadwick She is teaching still The slate was clean when she was born, And it was well used when she died. Caught by surprise without regret, Bittersweet the loss as I cried. I thought my slate was proper, But as she left it was rewritten. She left as she had arrived, Her daddy’s heart completely smitten. So many slates left to impress, With chance to change while yet alive. Inspiration found when least expected, Led by one who helped them thrive. Loss met once again by gain, Written down that the world might know, Even though you are gone, You are still helping them grow. June 6, 2003 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (06-06-2003 10:59 PM).] |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
really a lovely write,,, Poetry is a vision that portrays ones impressions.QjQ |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Oh my gosh...your words flow like tears from the heart...both filled with sadness and joy....This poem cannot help but touch the soul of each who read it and see the love that lives within each word rung from your heart...Your love of her will ever live and give her life in your heart forever....I am deeply touched by how you share your slate with us... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
And Larry, you touch my heart AND inspire. I'm shamed quite humble reading you.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful and very touching write m'friend. ~Soft Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful write from your caring heart. lovely this is Larry. hugs, Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Larry, very beautiful words of tribute. One of your best..if not your best. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
QjQ, Thank you very much. Karen(ST), Such kind and supportive words. Thank you. Karen(SB), Shape up. Enough of that behavior. Sheesh...  Now where were we. Oh that's right. THANKS!  Thanks Nancy Lee, Your support is always an encouragement to me. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Chris, Thank you dear girl. It helps. Barry, Aw, thanks sir. You're the best. 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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Larry, your poems touch my heart so much. I always know to have a kleenex close by. I really loved your whole poem, but this part sttod out to me...... Loss met once again by gain, Written down that the world might know, Even though you are gone, You are still helping them grow It's good that you have your precious memories of your daughter.  Heart hugs to you, Sir |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 heart hugs to you |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
larry...you might be my biggest fan...but you own such a soft place in my heart...h |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Excellent poem... Keep growing! “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Larry...you write so beautifully from your heart...your words touch all of us...you are in my thoughts today.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Tears in my eyes, here. I am a substitute teacher at the high school level. I often teach at the high school that I attended. Even as a substitute teacher, I know I make an impact. I can't walk in the building without students coming to talk to me. But you know what is the coolest thing about teaching...I learn just as much from them as they do from me. I loved this...I was feeling kind of down in the dumps today...you brightened my day. Thanks.  Patricia |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Loss met once again by gain, What a beautiful inspiration your Ginger has been to you, and I am so grateful to know her through your words. Larry~ |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
Yes, each and everyday! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Larry, Ginger lives on through your poetry...and she is forever in our hearts--as are you, Dear Poet... Loving & compassionate hugs, Linda |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ethel, Thanks you for your kindness and your faithfull support. Hope I haven't ruined your kleenix budget! Dixie, You are always so kind. Thank you. Helen, I'm thrilled to settle for that! Thank you dear slick lady.  E_C, I hope to do exactly that. And thank you. scorpio, That is encouraging to know. Thank you for your kindness. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Patricia, A wonderful profession. Ginger was passionate about it. 150 students were at her funeral. I admire you greatly. Especially for your substitute work. And thank you for your tender reply. Lori, Well I'm glad you aren't bored yet. I still have a lifetime without her. And you know I'm grateful for your support, thank you. Kellie, Thank you sweet peas!  Linda, That means a lot to me as does your understanding. Thank you. 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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And she always will. *S* This is so lovely, Larry. *S* |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
very beautiful Larry. M |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruth, And that is a pleasant thought for sure. M, Aw dear lady. Thank you. |
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