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Eloise
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0 posted 2003-11-23 11:31 PM


Every now and then, I think of
All the loved ones that have past.
And I wonder what they're doing
Since the time I saw them last.

One night as I was dreaming
In the middle of the night,
I thought someone was calling
So I tiptoed to the light.

As I gazed outside my window
And viewed the diamond studded sky,
Emotions overcame me
When the visions rolled on by.

Friends and family all were gathered.
There was a party going on.
They were having such a good time.
It was as if they had never gone.

It brought to me a comfort
Just knowing they were alright.
A gift of closure I received
From this illusion of the night.

[This message has been edited by Eloise (11-23-2003 11:32 PM).]

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steavenr
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since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058

1 posted 2003-11-24 01:15 AM


Ah, 'tis as Shakespeare said,

"Parting is such sweet sorrow"

...the melancholy mirth of missing those we love

Sunshine
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2 posted 2003-11-24 12:05 PM



I like this very much, Eloise.  
With all of the recent passings
of people we've grown up with,
this is a very poignant, timely, poem.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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3 posted 2003-11-24 12:13 PM


Very beautiful and oh so comforting.
Much enjoyed the read.
Hugs~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~

passing shadows
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4 posted 2003-11-24 01:06 PM


Eloise! This is a milestone post!

Your 1000th! WONDERFUL!

CONGRATS! A beautiful piece!

Hope to see thousands more!

eor
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5 posted 2003-11-24 01:37 PM


a beautiful remembrance, i liked this a lot, and congrats on your 1000th post!

"So what befalls the flawless?
Look what I've built, it shines so beautifully now watch as it destroys me."

Eloise
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since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096
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6 posted 2003-11-24 08:51 PM


Thank you all for your nice comments and congrats.  They are very much appreciated.  
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