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Remembering Lyra
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Remembering Lyra |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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The branches hang low and heavy, sweeping the frozen ground with each blast of arctic chill. In winter’s unforgiving icy grip, the animals seem to hide from the elements, mimicking the two legged creatures seen scurrying swiftly from car to door, carrying packages of Thanksgiving cheer. It is brutally cold outside, yet even within this seemingly cold gesture of mother nature’s wrath, a lowly squirrel does find refuge discovering pine nuts in abundance hidden beneath the blessings of shelter, a safe haven for another day from the eyes of predators and the chills of the world. And my deepest thoughts on this day lead me back in time, to the face and words of a friend I dearly miss, whose heart hugs and chatter gave each of us many reasons to be thankful. And I am truly thankful for the moments she gifted us in these blue pages. Remembering you, Lyra. |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
I remember that sweet little squirrel too. Your tribute is lovely, just like your heart. Caroline the only man worth your tears will never make you cry |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How did you know she touched me today as well? Something is in the air... thank you, Kacy... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Kacy, for I too miss our little Chippermunch (as I called her)... She is a permanent part of my heart... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I think it's winter coming on and the chipmunks scurrying to... or it could be the time of year.. or just a word, or phrase.. But yes, I feel it too..and miss her so. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
/pip/Forum53/HTML/001217.html for those of you who did not have the opportunity of knowing our Madame Chipmunk, I offer this link to a passionate past forum, and the beauty of Lyra's soul |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you, friends, for your replies. I'm hoping a moderator can help send this one off to Super Dave, as I have misplaced his email addy. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I think of her more often than I could've imagined. Today, was no exception. Mostly, when I'm walking the dog in the woods. I look at the world differently because of knowing and reading Lyra. And so now, when I see the world, I still see her. Thank you Kacy, for remembering for alot of us. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Thank you for sharing that, Duncan. You are such a sweet puppy! |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you, Kacy - This is absolutely wonderful  We still love you, Lyra  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Nan, thank you for posting that photo of Lyra and super Dave! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
No day is going by that I don't think of my Chipmunk friend, because the little gift she gave me in New Port Richie last year, is laying next to my bed, as all gifts I got from so many special friends. Meeting Lyra meant a great deal to me, she lives within my heart, day and night. Thanks for your beautiful poem. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Kacy I didnt want to cry tonight, softly thank you Lauren~ I had a dream last night |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I clicked on the link you gave us. Oh, our beloved Lyra had such a 'lyra'cal spirit. Her poetry read like a song. Now she has the answers to those time-asked questions!  You are still in our hearts, Dear Lyra, Dear Lyra... We loveya bunches, Chippermunky!  Kacy & Lyra, hugs to both of you!  & Love & Eternal Light, Linda xo P.S. Did you find any unicorns in heaven? [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-25-2003 10:01 PM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Kacy - aww, sweet, brave Chippymunk. She is never far away from my thoughts. Thankyou for this. hugs, Chris "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Titia, you are indeed a lucky lady to have had a few moments in realtime with Lyra. Lauren, I didn't mean to make anyone cry. (but I needed a tissue to post this one) Linda. Bet she is giggling with that Q. Thanks Chris, she is still in our hearts, isn't she? [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (11-25-2003 10:04 PM).] |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Its all good....hugssssss Lauren~ I had a dream last night |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
It's all VERY good. "The iron chipmunk" will always occupy a special place. Thanks Kacy, for doing this. ~wranx (only because she always wanted to know what a "wranx" was...hehe) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kacy~ This is such a loving reminder of the lady we all knew and loved~ When she walked into the Villa in New Poet Richey ... our hearts were all soooo moved at the genuine loving kindness and determination of this little lady~ I have planted the Lyra Tree (Papaya propagated from a Papaya we got from New Poet Richey) in memory of her ... it's growing daily as a reminder of the wonderful time we all had with her September 2002~ Her smile could light up the room ... and it did~ Kacy ... thank you for this loveliest of memory makers~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*off into distant thought for awhile...allowing the lump in my throat and the tears softly falling* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanx wranx  Marge, thank you so much for sharing the Lyra Papaya tree info with us. Yes, she lit these pages as well. Write us a poem about the Lyra tree, OK? Dixie, here's a clean tissue, I didn't use the whole box this time. (saved a clean one for Lauren too) |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, How kind. Lyra knew how to put a smile on a broken heart. It was from experience. She blessed my life when I needed it most. And yet she needed comfort too. I think she stored some of her treasures in my heart and occasionally comes back to reclaim a piece. Thank you dear friend. 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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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Thanks For posting this one Kacy... Have been finding our friend in my thoughts as well. Happy Thanksgiving. TD |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Kacy I think we all remember Lyra as someone who always brightened up these pages of blue. Her warm heart and kind soul will always be missed. Thank you for this beautiful piece. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, she really did have a special way of comforting everyone. TD, thank you. Yes, we all miss that lady, and she will always be a part of Pips. Sue, yes, she really lit up the board with her soulful personality and her beautiful poetry. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 had to bump this one... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, Lyra now truly is a chipmunk that can fly and I will never forget her strength and courage and good humor and her loving golden heart that shined out to us all! (smiles) This is so very beaitiful, sweet friend, this made me cry knowing of your giving heart and also of how beautiful she is, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, 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 |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
She was a most special gift to many...thank you for posting this, Kacy! |
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