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What to dream |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) 
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When I was but a boy I dreamed a many dream One of which was to fly I would take off sky high A rocket of humanity Fast and unhindered Reaching places only eagles could go Where adult desires always fell short But a mere child’s hope took flight Now I wish to dream again I close my eyes tight Only to see darkness looking back I wonder what is wrong I squeeze my eyes harder blocking all sight A Depth of nothing appears Blackness so deep it mutes even sound Instead of the sky I find the unknown My faith is shaken for a brief moment Then I hear my child’s voice and in that sound I know I am free to fly Because there is no such thing as darkness without light This is dedicated to my sons who bring me hope of a better tomorrow |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Children bring their Light into this world when they are born. They lighten and brighten our days! Your sons got you reconnected to your own.  I enjoyed the contrasting yin and yang of this poem and the up-lifting ending. btw this line was exceptionally powerful! ~ "Blackness so deep it mutes even sound" Love & Light, Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a cool way to fly! through the love lights from your own children. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
you are reading my mind, my son is my angel, without him, there would be no light. Beautifully written. |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
My sons are everything to me So I want to thank each of you for seeing what I meant when I wrote this piece Tom |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hoping you and your family are allright. ~thinking of you~  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks Kacy...no email reply yet from him... *praying* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
so far this name doesn't show up on the MSNBC 'safe' list or any Red Cross registered shelter list... but that doesn't mean the family isn't OK hoping for the best, for you Thomas, and your family |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I'm jumping in here again and hoping that you will be able to read this, Tom. I have been keeping you and your loved ones in my prayers.  Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well, from all the reading I've done at the Sun Herald these past few days, and the online message forums, I can say that you must be one very very busy man. I was told by a lady in Richmond, VA whom I just met online a few days ago, that she had heard that all the active duty police officers and firefighters of Biloxi were alive and well, and out there working round the clock. I also heard that perhaps as many as 25 of you lost your homes. I was so sorry to hear that news! We will be so happy to hear from you when you return. Please know that our hearts and best wishes are with all of you in the Gulf Coast! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is a wonderful write Tom. You are a very caring father & I pray for you and yours. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Tom, You have friends here who are anxious to hear from you. Hoping and praying all is well with you and family. martyjo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
May we always be able to dream and to fly ... so that we acquire the ability to step safely out of darkness. Your words are very beautiful. Praying that you and your family, dear Tom, are safe and well, looking forward to a bright future. Sending much love, Margherita  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hey Thomas, and others, thought you might enjoy reading this info from a Kentucky newspaper: BASIC TRAINING CLASS 364 RAISES MONEY FOR Mississippi RELIEF EFFORT Press Release Date: Friday, September 02, 2005 Contact Information: Abbie Darst, (859) 622-6453, (859) 358-8520 RICHMOND, Ky. –In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the whole nation is keeping a close eye on the situation in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. However, Basic Training Class No. 364 at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training is turning its concern into action. These newest members of Kentucky’s law enforcement community have come together to raise funds for the rescue and disaster relief efforts of the Biloxi (Miss.) Police Department. Each DOCJT Basic Training class participates in a community service project as part of the requirements for graduation from the academy. Class 364 chose to focus its community project on supporting the need for supplies and funds for fellow officers in Biloxi, Miss. and their families, following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. “We are very pleased with the level of character and compassion shown by the members of Class 364 by taking on such an initiative,” said Horace Johnson, director of DOCJT’s Training Operations Division. “Law enforcement is all about serving community and this class has gone above and beyond the call of duty by extending their service to the needs of families and local law enforcement in Biloxi.” Class 364 is currently collecting donations to send to the Biloxi Police Department and encourages local citizens here in Kentucky to participate. “These guys need our help,” said Scott Conrad of the Georgetown Police Department and class leader for Basic Class 364. “We want to be able to help out our fellow officers in a way that will impact them. It is part of our duty. Who else do they have to look to in their time of need?” *PS, it was Officer Castillo's wife Amy who let those of us know in a Sun Herald forum, that all Biloxi officers were accounted for, and working very long shifts. That info came in a post from a lady in Richmond, VA who had asked a general Q about how to help the police. Talk about an extended family! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sons are such a blessing, as is the child that lives within you still! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
giving thanks to all the police officers doing time now thanks Kacy, you're a blessing |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
being a deputy I have resources unavailable to others and I used them this morning….I just got off the phone with Tom at the police office in Biloxi…he and his family are safe…he is struggling to keep up as he is doing overtime with the damage done there and lack of manpower…he has no internet access at the moment…I told him how concerned about he and his family we all were at pip since no one had heard from him…he told me he still has a smile on his face and he was ok…I told him I would tell you that…he will be back as soon as the net is back up |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
THANK YOU so much, Helen! I was hoping that you might be able to find out something. I had a couple of phone numbers to call in Biloxi, but hesitated adding my call to the already overloaded circuits. That is wonderful news, too, that he is still smiling. This forum is so cool when it comes to keeping people connected. THANKS, Ron. |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
Only enough time to say thank you all of you I still don't have internet but I do have a smile.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Hello Thomas! |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
I have never been a parent...lol yet but this is something that would touch your sons so.. this poem was well writen and very powerful too .. this actually has suspense in it~ how cool is that.. it sure did light up my eyes thanks for sharing..... |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
hey tom |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tom, it is so good to hear from you!  Keep us posted whenever you can grab a couple of minutes ~ and a computer! Lovin' hugs, Linda |
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