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jody5
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0 posted 2006-01-28 01:56 AM


By the time you got this, it was too late
She was only a memory in your recorded mind.
You ponder the fun days you shared...
And you wondered why she left.
Where were you when she was here
And sitting lonely in her home?
Watching the phone
She listened to the silence of the wind.
Waiting and watching she slowly deteriorated away.
Now, what are you doing in that daze of realization
that she's gone?
Why didn't you stop long enough to be with her
When she was here on this plain?
It's lonely to see how alone we can be
Without those we love...
Acknowledge someone in your life today
Or flash they'll be gone like she...
This poem is dedicated to my best friend Jody as a reminder to myself to take time out for my loved ones.


[This message has been edited by Enchantress (01-28-2006 06:49 PM).]

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nakdthoughts
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1 posted 2006-01-28 08:21 AM


She listened to the silence of the wind.
(I did this myself afer the death of my sister..a good line)


taking time out is an important message

M

Katerie
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2 posted 2006-01-28 08:51 AM


She listened to the silence of the wind.

Good line.  I love it.

Like a ship blown from it's mooringby a wind off the sea- I have been changed for good.

jody5
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3 posted 2006-01-28 03:58 PM


Nakdthoughts I'm sorry about your sister. I try to take time out now for family and friends.  Thank you and Katerie for the nice compliment. I was afraid this poem wouldn't be well recieved but it is how I felt at that time. You both just made my day.  Huggs Kim


Enchantress
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4 posted 2006-01-28 06:51 PM


Well done and an important message here.
Hugs~Nancy

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
An invincible summer.

miscellanea
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5 posted 2006-01-28 07:14 PM


Jody,

   It is as if you were reading my mind tonight.  I feel terribly guilty for not delivering some old pictures to someone who just passed away.  I said I would and had planned to do that today, finding out it was too late.  Guess one shouldn't procrastinate...

Nicely written.

miscellanea

jody5
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6 posted 2006-01-28 07:41 PM


Thank you Nancy I try to share my wisdom and earned knowledge.  Miscellanea This poem is just what I went through when Jody died.  Do not feel guilty now.  I've since realized thats exactly what the evil one wants.  God takes our loved ones when they are ready and they have all the pictures they need.


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7 posted 2006-01-28 08:59 PM


SweetKim~
What a poignant reminder to us all that time is precious ...
friends are love's reminder that we are each have qualities worth loving and being loved for~

I know Jody was as blessed to have you in her life, as you were to have her in yours~

Lovely penning, dear lady~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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The Lady
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8 posted 2006-01-28 11:09 PM




Excellent poem... and excellent advice. Thank you.



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