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The Gift of Life
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The Gift of Life |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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The Gift of Life By Larry Chadwick I hold those tiny hands again, that are barely able to wrap my finger. And I yearn again to create life that I might nurture and love. Yet forced to settle for the gift of another to share. Compelled to reflect on what once was and will never be again for me. Living now without an infant and without you too. Thank God for babies. Even if they are not mine. October 27, 2005 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (10-29-2005 11:29 AM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sometimes, history is the only way to know his story... I thank God I know just a wee bit of yours... so I can send this  with heart. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Understanding this Larry...  ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
Children are wonderful, then they grow up to be like "me" LOL... nice write, and very cutely done LOL  Poetry can get you very far |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Larry. This brought tears to my eyes. .....jo |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Beautiful Larry. hugs to you, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this stings my eyes and leaves a soft ache of understanding....*bunny hugs* for you |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Larry, this touched my heart. God bless you, my friend. Heart hugs to you, Ethel |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
can't tell you in words, the complete smiles beaming from my face...this was contentment, hope, positive swinging back and forth, under a great big oak tree. Lovely! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank God for babies. Even if they are not mine. I feel the same~~ M |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Your words touched my heart Larry. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Larry, I am always moved to verbalize your poems ~ and I do so in a hushed and meaningful manner, for that is how your words speak to me. Giving you a big, warm hug of understanding, Linda |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ A *soft* for the beauty of this~*Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Your words brought a sting to the back of my eyes... yes...thank whomever/whatever for Babies. I will share my grand daughter if you want to visit...  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry....Today is Michelle's birthday...I miss the all of her, but the baby muchly! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Since some prayers were never answered, I know that last verse well. *S* Beautiful write! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Well Karilea, His story is only half the value without the support of friends. And thank you, a lot. Nancy Lee, Thank you friend. You are so very kind. Angelheart, Thank you for stopping by. Yup even babies grow up, well theoretically.  Jo, Sorry for the lack of a "tissue warning". Chris, Thank you 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Susan, Cool! I love bunny hugs. Especially yours. Ethel, Thanks for being so kind. LeeJ, That's what I like about you a fresh perspective. Thanks for being so generous. M, Yup, babies, wouldn't be the same without them. Thanks M. Thank you scorpio. Appreciated. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ethel, I'm not sure what to say. How kind of you and thanks from the bottom of my heart. Marge, I'm not sure how many hugs equal a huglet but I do know I like 'em. Thank you friend. Susan, See now those are offers I HATE to refuse. Yes mam I'm a sucker for babies and kids. In fact, I'm the candy man at church. Sure raised a ruckus the first week until the parents knew it was from me! And thank you so very much for your extra generosity. Martie, How fortuitous. And your gift to her was very touching. Bless you friend on an exceptionally special day. Ah Ruthie, My friend, I didn't know. We each have our aches, don't we. Peace friend. 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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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
No gift is more, and to be given such gifts is no greater proof that we are not just here on our own. Animals reproduce, but we have babies -- a vastly different thing. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
It is quite a gift, isn't it? It cannot replace, but it can remind and give some comfort to our hearts. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Larry this is such a beautiful and tender heartflet write. Babies are precious little humans, who can brighten our lives. |
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