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Larry C

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0 posted 2004-06-10 09:10 PM

Yesterday's Benefits
By Larry Chadwick

Reflecting here on the edge of tomorrow,
I brace myself based on my yesterdays.
Life is less certain than it used to be,
It has changed me in so many ways.

Somber reflections do not dim my days,
Nor lessen the pleasures of my life.
Humor takes on a greater value,
To relieve the burdens of past strife.

Smiles still are just as present,
Though now they have more depth.
Laughter is more valuable,
As it helps me draw fresh breath.

Good memories inspire confidence,
To face the future as it nears.
But experience gifts us wisdom,
A compensation for our tears.

June 10, 2004

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

1 posted 2004-06-10 09:19 PM

loved this write, Larry

Sadelite
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2 posted 2004-06-10 09:19 PM

larry,
This is brilliantly said with such gentle wisdom. A keeper, indeed. I very much enjoyed this.
Sadelite

Sadelite
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3 posted 2004-06-10 09:21 PM

Just me again to increase your number of responses... (Sorry, I forgot to click the library button! Just had to come back for this!)

Martie

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4 posted 2004-06-10 09:41 PM

Larry.........You are a very special man!

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

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walking the surreal

5 posted 2004-06-10 10:11 PM

Yes, this is wise and moving in its truth. Excellent.

Susan

The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart.

Larry C

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6 posted 2004-06-10 10:15 PM

Kacy,
Thank you kind friend.

Sadelite,
You put one smile on my face and one big grin! Thanks.

Martie,
Thank you for your kindness. I found some of your wisdom tonight. You're the best.

Susan,
Thank you for you kindness.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

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7 posted 2004-06-10 10:23 PM

But experience gifts us wisdom,
A compensation for our tears.
=============================

Coming from you...this couplet stands true.
Cadenced kissed wisdom from a wise & gentle poet.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

8 posted 2004-06-10 10:27 PM

Excellent write Larry..much enjoyed.
Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain~

Larry C

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9 posted 2004-06-11 11:14 AM

JM,
It's a couplet? What do I know! And thank you for the gentle words.

Nancy Lee,
Thank you sweet lady.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
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10 posted 2004-06-11 03:10 PM

Somber reflections do not dim my days,
Nor lessen the pleasures of my life.

There is so much gentle wisdom here... this beautiful write touches this heart. *S*

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

11 posted 2004-06-11 05:24 PM

OhLarry~
Tender, tender, tender wisdom~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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

noles1@totcon.com

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

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12 posted 2004-06-11 06:32 PM

WOW! Larry, Martie is right.. you ARE a very special man.

it's a keeper.

Maree

The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change.
~Stevie Nicks~

Larry C

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13 posted 2004-06-11 06:50 PM

Ruth,
Thank you dear friend. Your kind words matter to me.

Marge,
Thank you. I owe you a bunch of visits.

Maree,
Thank you for your tender faithfulness.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Denise

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14 posted 2004-06-11 08:57 PM

Very well expressed, Larry. Words of wisdom and grace that can only come through the flames of adversity. Your strength is an inspiration to me, and your gentle spirit always reminds me to keep my focus where it belongs.

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

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USA

15 posted 2004-06-11 09:09 PM

"Smiles still are just as present,
Though now they have more depth.
Laughter is more valuable,
As it helps me draw fresh breath."

Larry -- How this endeared me! It is so true. BTW, I'll really enjoyed seeing you with your tiara!!(I thought it was going on the car....lol)

....jo

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

16 posted 2004-06-11 09:13 PM

Larry, I know that in the near future, your words will have much meaning to me...

so I am saving them to read again and again to remind me...

hugs and nice to read you again
M

Kevo
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since 2004-06-02

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17 posted 2004-06-11 09:40 PM

Yes, life is a learning process never done. In our attempts to age gracefully we have tripped many times but never over the same crack in the sidewalk. We learn to laugh at them and sometimes to cry because of them but always learning. Somber memories - everyone has scars. It's how we choose to dress them that facilitates our destiny. Unless I missed the point, your message seems crystal clear. Your poem flows very well and forces some introspection. It forces me to ask myself how I am conducting myself in the dark when no one is watching and how I have lived and continue to live my life. To that end I appreciate your poem more than you can understand. Thank you for reminding me to look in the mirror often and stop to smell the roses.

Regards,

Kevin

Larry C

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18 posted 2004-06-12 09:53 AM

iliana,
Dang! I didn't think people talked outside of class.

Thank you for your kind words and wonderful sense of humor.

M,
Dearest friend. I still wish you much courage, strength and perseverence. Thank you for you kindnesses.

Kevin,
And those who don't have scars just need to live a little longer. thank you for drawing so much meaning from my words. You are a fine addition to these blue pages. Thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

19 posted 2004-06-13 08:33 AM

lovely poem, larry. i dig it all

Somber reflections do not dim my days,
Nor lessen the pleasures of my life.
~such determination in staying unaffected

Smiles still are just as present,
Though now they have more depth.
~wow, when most people wouldn't have the strength to smile? good for you!

But experience gifts us wisdom,
A compensation for our tears
~a sobering reminder on how we do gain something out of adverity even if we suffer loss in the process

to library

Larry C

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United States

20 posted 2004-06-14 11:17 AM

kaile,
I have surely missed your presence! Thank you for your ever generous response. I hope all is well. Peace.

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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