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Ringo
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Saluting with misty eyes

0 posted 2003-09-15 06:31 PM



As I walked alone on a lonely beach
I happened along some footprints
Making their way into the sunset
Following them awhile down the sand
It came to me I saw my own life
two sets I could see, large and small
A father and son hand in hand
I stopped there to watch the waves
Erasing each footprint in turn
Turning back I chanced to see
The footprints left as I strolled along
And though it's been five years he's gone
Two sets I could see, both adult
A father and a son walking hand in hand
Side by side we walked
One more time

We are all equal but we’re individually different
and able to reach the impossible if we try.

© Copyright 2003 Bradly Stott - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-09-15 09:16 PM


side by side we walked one more time. Great ending and suberb write.

mysticpoe

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then everything is
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2 posted 2003-09-15 09:19 PM


I know that feeling..been about 7 for mine..and of course  we are talking about him lately, my sister and I.
*s
M

Susan Caldwell
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3 posted 2003-09-15 11:39 PM


hmmmm....loved this.

Once I smelled doublemint gum while I was driving and just knew where it came from...and it wasn't me

Susan

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4 posted 2003-09-15 11:42 PM



So beautiful and touching, Ringo.  
Nicely done.
Hugs,
~Vicky

When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix

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5 posted 2003-09-16 01:15 AM



Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

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6 posted 2003-09-16 09:21 PM




(big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, dearest friend, my heart goes out to you, but know always that he will be your little boy and he will always love you and you will be his dad forever, and walk with you along your path of life and guide you above with light! (wipes tears) I send angel comfort hugs your way, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bradly, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

Ringo
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7 posted 2003-09-17 12:51 PM


Mysticpoe- Thank you... twice.

nakedthoughts- 'Tis always a good subject to discuss. I hope this helps you remember.

Susan- Isn't it a great thing to have that contact?? Thanks for reading.

Vicky- Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

Shararose- Thanks again.

Noah- Always the gentleman. Thank you.

We are all equal but we’re individually different
and able to reach the impossible if we try.

LeeJ
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8 posted 2003-09-17 08:11 AM


beautiful, very much enjoyed, warmth, peace and love generated from this page....and I could vision every word you wrote.  the older we get, it seems the more important quality time becomes.
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9 posted 2003-09-17 08:47 AM


Cool reminds me of something i read somewhere

If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come?

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10 posted 2003-09-17 08:52 AM



Ringo, I like the feel and sound
of this.  Thank you.  Tucking it
into the library...

Ringo
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11 posted 2003-09-17 05:03 PM


Lee- I'm very glad you enjopyed this. Thank you for the kind words. (and who saysd we're getting older??? lol)

MD- Ok, OK...I'm busted. I stole... uih... "borrowed" the idea from another write about footprints.
Thank you.

Sunshine- Awww, thanks *blushing*.

We are all equal but we’re individually different
and able to reach the impossible if we try.

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