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Saunni
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0 posted 2003-10-02 08:51 PM


This may not make sense but the still light means under the street light. I used to sit with my Gram outside every night with her. It was the only light outside there. I took care of my Gram for 4 years but I was never a day away from her even growing up. Some may not understand this but she would.

Still Light

I've gone a mile back on the grounds of precious
To where you were everything I was living for
The sun kissed me with memories like we were there again
And, Oh, that moon held me with even more...

Here's to that still light over us that glow was possessing
Straight to the time Jesus set me up with a blessing
My heart found us on the side of that old city street
In the dark where that light post and pure love meet...

We'd wait for the dusk and reward of that still light
So much honesty in content long into the night
There bound by each other and on a swing held by chains
Embraced by the notion there's nothing I'd ever change...

I hear sundown still echoing your laughter there
And, your sweet innocence still graces my air
The only time I sigh these days to where that light stands
Is, when in passing, I remember holding your hands...

It's still light of that kind I search for at heart
My only connection between you and I while apart
Time never did change the shade of that still light above
For, I'm everything now, that then, your heart was made of...

Understand, that I fell into what once was tonight
I wonder if you see me lingering under our light
I still hold onto to you each night when I sleep
Believing, I'm right where that light post and love meet...

Oh, there is just one thing that you did not do
The day you left you forgot to take me with you...

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain.

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QjQ
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1 posted 2003-10-02 09:11 PM


enjoyed your write  n read ,,,

                                                                   

passing shadows
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2 posted 2003-10-02 09:35 PM


damn-it, damn, Saunni...how do you do that? You have me sitting here in tears...
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3 posted 2003-10-02 10:57 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Saunni, this is so very heartfelt, sweet friend, I'm sorry to hear of your loss but know she is always guiding you with love and He has a plan and when the time is right you will meet up with her again and forever be reunited! (wipes tears) I send angel comfort hugs your way, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Saunni, 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***

SharaRose
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4 posted 2003-10-03 12:58 PM


This makes me miss the times I would spend the night with my gramma, and I would lay next to her, and fall asleep. She was the one I knew loved me on my mama's side of the family. She was a woman ahead of her time, too. What a lovely write. Thanks for bringing back the memories even if I cried, and want her back. Miss you gramma
Love,
Terri~

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

angelblueyes
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5 posted 2003-10-03 01:03 AM


This reminds me of the many nights my grandfather and I would sit on the swing and just be close to each other.You've touched a deep chord in my heart.I know that still light still shines for you both.For two sweet as you will always be together.
Crystal

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