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At the edge and a doorway,TX

0 posted 2004-10-11 02:40 PM


Looking in the mirror this morning
Staring back at myself
Smooth skin to smooth skin
I look like you
I reached a hand out and touched it
Hand on hand
Fingers matching size and shape
If I had nails
I would have hands like yours
The older I get the more I see you
Running a hand down and into the water of the faucet
I remember washing my hands
Smiling up at you
With all the delight in the world
Your face matching mine in excitement
And all the days that you were so proud of me
For everything that I did
You told your friends, family, people at work
When I got older you told my friends and boyfriends
I never thought that I could walk a day in your shoes
You were always stronger than I
So much more woman
I will never be you,
but I will strive to be like you
So as I wash my face and head out the door
I will live my day in your memories

Love,
Ladycat

Farewell my forever friend, may safe journeys in life always lead you home.

I am
You are
We will always be...
Practical Chewtoys

© Copyright 2004 Vynette M. Charles-Brooks - All Rights Reserved
LeeJ
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1 posted 2004-10-11 03:11 PM


beautiful!
Gentle Spirit
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2 posted 2004-10-11 03:13 PM


Vynette, this is so lovely.
Pilgrimage
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3 posted 2004-10-11 04:25 PM


This is wonderful.  It struck a spark with me, the truths in it are strong and real.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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4 posted 2004-10-11 04:27 PM


Ladycat? You gotta let her come through you *smile*

Love this very much.

Maree

cuz fate is not just whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

~ani difranco~

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