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GG
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0 posted 2004-06-03 06:21 AM




You muffle words past tear-stained hands,
I'm listening... I understand.
Just breathe in deep and count to ten;
I'll hold you while you cry again.

I'm sorry that you hurt so much
That everyone seems out of touch.
'Cause I would take it if I could,
And if you'd let me, then I would.

Your eyes seem much more empty, now...
with furls that rest on sorrowed brow.
I know you weep throughout the night
and sunshine doesn't bring you light.

It's okay if you lean on me;
I'll be the best friend I can be.
Just breathe in deep and count to ten;
I'll hold you while you cry again.


To my best friend... though I'll probably never give it to him.

[This message has been edited by GG (06-03-2004 09:30 AM).]

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Brad Majors
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1 posted 2004-06-03 06:42 AM


nice
Aimster
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2 posted 2004-06-03 08:19 AM


beautiful poem hon. your friend
is very lucky to have someone like
you on his side...you should give
this to him, it might help cheer him
up...you have a wonderful heart and
a truly amazing gift.
take care,
amy

"When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter"

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2004-06-03 08:28 AM


Golden Girl, your heart is pure gold. A friend in need, is a friend in deed, and indeed, you are a friend!

This would surely warm his heart to know the extent and depth of your caring. Gift him with this loving present.

Love, Light & Friendships,
Linda

HopeS
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4 posted 2004-06-03 08:29 AM


beautifully expressed ... yes a true friend is the best gift ... I say give this to him , his heart will lift

Hope

GG
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5 posted 2004-06-03 08:37 AM


Brad,
Thanks much, sir

Amy,
Thank you so much. I don't think anything I could offer him would be equal to the support and friendship he's given me, though. I'm not so sure about a gift... but I do mean what I write!

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
                  Joyce kilmer

GG
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6 posted 2004-06-03 08:46 AM


Linda,
he came to me when I was at my lowest, so my being there for him isn't even a questions... it's just how it works. He's like a brother to me, and thats what you do with family, you just love them ...thanks so much for your reply!

Hope,
Thank you There isn't anything better than a true friend... I have that's what I am to him.

PS. As for giving the poem to him, I don't know. I think it would just make him worry that I'm focusing on it too much. I think the best way to tell him I care is just to be there when he needs me....

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
                  Joyce kilmer

gemjop
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7 posted 2004-06-03 09:06 AM


Your eyes seem much more empty, now...
with furls that rest on sorrowed brow.
I know you weep throughout the night
and sunshine doesn't bring you light.

beautiful and tender. I love this, writes for those we love always carry that bit extra something. Youre such a sweet girl, and obviously a wonderful, open armed friend.

It's going in my library.

LeeJ
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8 posted 2004-06-03 09:11 AM


GG your a treasure and so are your poems...you are both very fortunate in your friendship, which is to be cherished...love to you both.
Lee J.

nakdthoughts
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9 posted 2004-06-03 09:41 AM


It's okay if you lean on me;
I'll be the best friend I can be.
Just breathe in deep and count to ten;
I'll hold you while you cry again.


love your words and feelings today, Alyssa

M

choshi
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10 posted 2004-06-03 09:54 AM


"'...Cause I would take it if I could,
And if you'd let me, then I would."
Such truth!  Beautiful write.  How could anyone turn down your loving offer....~P

iliana
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11 posted 2004-06-03 11:07 AM


Alyssa -- you sweet soul, you are such a good friend -- I'll bet he knows this.  This was just the sweetest, loving poem....bless your heart.   ....jo
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12 posted 2004-06-03 12:39 PM


you should...life is too short to keep things to yourself

you know I loveya

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13 posted 2004-06-03 01:09 PM


That's what friends are for....give it..I think you will both be glad that you did.  
JL
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14 posted 2004-06-03 01:30 PM


You should give this to him.  He will understand too.  This is so nice!

JL

She said: ”You look cute in the dark.”


GG
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15 posted 2004-06-03 03:10 PM


gem,
you really are a gem! I agree, when we write something from love out of the heart, it always has a deeper edge on it; works like that for everyone. You're sweet, too. What an honor to be in your library! Thank you

Lee J,
I certainly know he is cheriched to me! Thank you so much you certainly seem to be quite a treasure yourself!

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
                  Joyce kilmer

GG
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16 posted 2004-06-03 03:14 PM


M,
good to see you hear today. Thanks so much for your words. You take care...

choshi,
I do wish so much I could make his pain disappear... to be able to take it on myself just to relieve him. It too bad science doesn't have a little heart or else I would! Thanks much for replying...

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
                  Joyce kilmer

GG
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17 posted 2004-06-03 03:19 PM


jo,
I hope he knows... I just wish I could do more for him. You're always full of so many compliments, you are the one with a sweet soul! Thank you so much...

Dix,
I know... and thank you... Loveya, too

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
                  Joyce kilmer

GG
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18 posted 2004-06-03 03:26 PM


Martie and JL,
maybe... I've given him things before and he always gets worried that I spend too much time worrying about him. So then he goes on this thing where he tries to cut down the load of my burdens by not telling me about his problems, which of course drives us both insane. Yeah... we both worry, I wouldn't say too much though, 'cause that's just what you do for friends.
You guys are starting to convince me, though. Stop that!
Thank you both so much for your replies, they mean alot.

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
                  Joyce kilmer

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19 posted 2004-06-03 03:41 PM


these are excellent thoughts... and nicely written..

regards
sudhir

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20 posted 2004-06-03 04:03 PM


What a beautiful portrait of friendship! *S*
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21 posted 2004-06-03 05:42 PM


Alyssa~
You are such a thoughtful friend~
More than just one of us, <(((>< knows that~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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

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Suetang
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22 posted 2004-06-03 10:11 PM


Hello Alyssa

The warmth and beauty of your heart shines radiantly throughout this moving piece of writing.

"Friendship is the finest rose
in the garden of life"

Take care........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

GG
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23 posted 2004-06-04 12:10 PM


Sudhir,
Thank you for your comments... greatly appreciated!  

Suthern,
friendship is beautiful, so it would be hard to say anything about it that doesn't fit that... thank you...

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
                  Joyce kilmer

GG
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24 posted 2004-06-04 12:13 PM


Marge,
thank you... it's the strength of my friends that keeps me going. hugs: for you and <(((><

Sue,
thank you... I hope what you say is true because I definitely wrote it from my heart. You take care, too...

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
                  Joyce kilmer

El_Campeador
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25 posted 2004-06-09 05:13 PM


I love friendship poems, and this is really great!

Ben

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

Tequilia_Sunrise
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26 posted 2004-06-09 06:05 PM


not many people notice when others are in pain and ever less try to help....
Larry C
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27 posted 2004-06-09 08:48 PM


Alyssa,
==========================
It's okay if you lean on me;
I'll be the best friend I can be.
Just breathe in deep and count to ten;
I'll hold you while you cry again.
==========================
And it likely does not have to be said for him to know. However, the beauty is we get to benefit as well! I trust you know best but now we know he is blessed. Awesome write dear girl.

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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