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Ratleader

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0 posted 2004-02-01 09:31 PM

I’d Carry You

I’d carry you
if carrying could be,
past all of this, the hurt, the loss,
across the yawning abyss
of an undeserving pain.
I’d lift you softly,
turn your face away
and close your eyes;
float us together
to the other side,
and when the world
was safe again I’d find
a place of joy and beauty,
leave you gently there
upon a steady path.
I’d carry you
if carrying could be,
to spare you this
though sparing is denying,
and some roads
do not grant
a choice of ways.
The canyon must be crossed,
and you will cross it hand by hand,
climb walls of agony to
find the other side.
I’d carry you
if carrying could be,
but I cannot, and so I give
such grace as I can share;
to lay a willing hand
upon your shoulder,
and to let you know
for any comfort it may give,
that you are not alone,
and that I’d carry you
if carrying could be.
--
from 02/03
because it's February

1slick_lady
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1 posted 2004-02-01 09:33 PM

i could use someone to carry me right about now...ty...h

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

2 posted 2004-02-01 09:33 PM

Beautifully penned Ed...and very much enjoyed.
Hugs~

~ Is that love I see in your eyes...
or merely a reflection of mine? ~

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

3 posted 2004-02-01 09:36 PM

Beautiful! A lovely poem for a special person.

Mistletoe Angel

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4 posted 2004-02-01 09:41 PM

(smiles) You have such a beautifully faithful heart that can help anyone jump over any chasm, sweet friend, God Bless You, this is the most perfect Valentines poem, yay, may you forever feel carried to the stars by loves blessing, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ed, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

muted

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5 posted 2004-02-01 09:51 PM

this is a wonderful experession of friendship, caring, and devotion!

i REALLY enjoyed this read

Martie

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6 posted 2004-02-01 09:58 PM

Ed....

Thank you!

iliana
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7 posted 2004-02-01 11:38 PM

And you, gallant sir, carried me with your soulful writing. ........jo

Copperbell
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8 posted 2004-02-02 12:29 PM

very nice - it made me think of someone who was ill, that though they could not be carried, they still have someone who loves them standing by their side - it's all I could think of as I read it - just wanted to let you know.
I really liked this.

Brad_Smith
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9 posted 2004-02-02 12:49 PM

In two words: Simply beautiful.
It must come from a warm tender and loving heart. Thank you for sharing...

MGROVES

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10 posted 2004-02-02 01:16 AM

YOU GIVE ME HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO NEVER GIVE UP. THAT I AM NOT ALONE. THANKYOU

garysgirl

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11 posted 2004-02-02 01:37 AM

I’d carry you
if carrying could be,
but I cannot, and so I give
such grace as I can share;
to lay a willing hand
upon your shoulder,
and to let you know
for any comfort it may give,
that you are not alone,
and that I’d carry you
if carrying could be.

Ed, this is one of the most beautiful poems
that I have ever read. It shows what a kind
and loving heart you have. Thank you so
much for sharing this with us.

Hugs to you, my friend

Ethel

Richy
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12 posted 2004-02-02 01:41 AM

Your one heck of a guy Ed.

This was great.

Glad you reposted it.

passing shadows
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13 posted 2004-02-02 04:28 AM

this makes me feel so good and it's not even for me....sweeeeet!

suthern

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14 posted 2004-02-02 07:31 AM

For almost a year, I've looked upon this poem as one of the most beautiful I've ever read... If the saying is true that to know another's trials and tribulations, we must walk a mile in their shoes... how much love and compassion there is in the offer to carry them that distance.

Incredible write... from a heart without equal.

nn
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15 posted 2004-02-02 07:46 AM

Very nice message

LeeJ
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16 posted 2004-02-02 08:13 AM

this sounds perfectly divine....but, actions speak sometimes louder then words? Not...I vote you should do it! smiles and hugs...beautiful write

Marge Tindal

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17 posted 2004-02-02 09:30 AM

Ed~
My heart is richer for having read this~
For that and 'bout a gazillion other reasons, I thank you~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

noles1@totcon.com

nakdthoughts
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18 posted 2004-02-02 09:54 AM

quite lovely, Ed

M

Kie
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19 posted 2004-02-02 11:01 AM

Your poem made me cry. I waited a moment and read it again and it touched me deeply. Everyone needs to read words like this on a bad day. This is the type of poem I place on my refrigerator to give me inspiration. One of the 10 best poems I have ever read. I commend you.

Sunshine

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20 posted 2004-02-02 02:07 PM

I think the most telling line
is the last one.

Just because.

GG
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Lost in thought

21 posted 2004-02-03 03:52 AM

This brought tears to my eyes...
I'm not too sure why,
maybe it's because these are words
that everyone wants to hear.
Maybe it's just because
I wish to hear these words,
and I feel better hearing them,
even when they are not for me.
I'm keeping this in my library, and thank you.

Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

suthern

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22 posted 2004-02-21 07:32 AM

because...

Marge Tindal

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23 posted 2004-02-21 10:04 AM

'because' ... Suthern's right~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

noles1@totcon.com

Martie

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24 posted 2004-02-21 10:54 AM

Bonnie j
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25 posted 2004-02-21 11:02 AM

The lovely warmth that is expressed in this poem. It touches me deeply. To share this kind of giving love brings a tear to my eye.
Love Bon-Bon

Grover
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26 posted 2004-02-21 11:05 AM

Very well written! Grover.

passing shadows
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27 posted 2004-02-21 02:13 PM

oh, I'm glad this came back up

Ed, if you read this...please don't stay gone long...you are sorely missed

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