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Yearbook (33,000TH POST)
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Yearbook (33,000TH POST) |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(Here's a new power ballad I've written, inspired by feeling very reflective as of late, being a thousand miles away from all my old friends from my home-state and being out of contact from them, and basically about the deep emotions that anyone can have missing their friends and loved ones soooooooo much. The italicized line in the ballad is an actual note my art teacher friend at Denver Academy, Ms. Dunlap, wrote in my senior year yearbook, which I still cry reading every time, thus decided to make it the emotional bridge in the song. I chose this as my milestone post as tens of thousands of parents are watching their children graduate all around the nation and I felt though I usually prefer to have an upbeat post as a milestone post, many can relate to the emotions of this write, as of course I haven't been a parent yet but the thought alone of watching someone move on and spread their wings can choke me up and make my eyes sting with tears, both out of joy for how proud I am for that someone, and out of gentle sadness for missing that someone.  )* Yearbook By: Noah Eaton 5/26/06 Kevin Beasley became the first state qualifier, on our cross-country team, you could clearly see his determination, and leadership gleam, he ran as though tomorrow was merely just a dream, he touches me, he touches me, you see, I was never the fastest one in the fleet, I was like the shy tortoise braving the sleet, always going the extra mile with my coach believing in me, it emboldened me, it emboldened me... Andy Franz, he had a sense of humor that was clarion, his life-long dream is to become a veterinarian, drive a red car, become a baseball champion, in him I believe, I believe, he graduated with me in the Class of 2002, he and hundreds more flooded my field of view, as I made my valedictory speech that sunny June, in the spring breeze, in the spring breeze... Looking back into my yearbook, matching each familiar voice with a face, even after all this time it’s hard to say... ...goodbye... . . . Cameron Strickland sat with me in English in my freshman year, he acted up in class up to Christmas, but after New Years, I swear an angel reached an ear and helped him persevere, it inspires me, it inspires me, after winning many hearts over, heartbreak thundered the 4th of July, the innocent victim of a car crash up on the mountainside, it’s a crime to die when you have so much more life, it makes me weep, it makes me weep... ...reaching back to him in my yearbook, matching his familiar voice with his face, even after all this time it’s hard to say... ...goodbyyyyyyeeeeee... ...hitching my wagon to the lodestar, going wherever I go with all of my heart, but even after all this time it’s hard to say... ...goodbye... . . The past is ours, the future belongs to you, now belong to the world, I feel honored to have met you, I know our paths will cross again... ...but always remember, you are heading into the "best" years of your life, so prepared with all your wonderful characteristics, and gifts, so until next time... ...best of wishes, and amen... . . . . . My heart keeps sojourning upon that sentimental place, I swear I could re-live every one of these days, guess the only constant thing is change, but you shouldn’t have to leave, shouldn’t have to leave, I guess I should try not to keep looking back, and just breathe it all in, be grateful for all I have, rest assured deep down their memories of me will always last, and they will see, and they will see... . . . . . ...looking back in their yearbooks, they’ll match my familiar voice with my face, knowing even after all this time... ...it’s still hard to say... . . . ...goodbye... . . . . . . "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"My heart keeps sojourning upon that sentimental place, I swear I could re-live every one of these days, guess the only constant thing is change, but you shouldn’t have to leave, shouldn’t have to leave, I guess I should try not to keep looking back, and just breathe it all in, be grateful for all I have, rest assured deep down their memories of me will always last," Noah, as always you are thoughtful, tender hearted, and so sweetly kind...I wish every one of your old friends could read this. They would cherish it. This is such a keeper Noah.  (and congratulations on your Pip milestone!)  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Noah, just tonight my husband and I went through his yearbook of '62... and he was relating to me the ones that are no longer with us... and the ones that truly followed their dreams; and the ones that let their dreams died. This poem of Yearbook struck me hard...and I am very proud that you were able to write it at such a young time in your life. Well done, Noah. |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
a milestone is one step out of many, one placement, one memory that draws others together even if never crossed ... you are a success in your own step! I recall a few of the early ones from the meadow ... you have certainly reached a milestone! cT |
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Fee Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 381Melbourne, Australia |
Noah, Memories beautifully expressed... Congratulations on the milestone of posts. You truly make this place special. Hugs, Fee Expressions, |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Noah, remember to take this with you to your first class reunion...it is a very special tribute to your classmates and friends ... M |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Noah, this is wonderfully written. A yearbook to treasure indeed. Congrats on your 33,000th post! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Congrats Noah, on your milestone and thank you for being a treasured part of this community. This is a lovely offereing of your heart lil buddie. HUGS |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Are these all real people that graduated with you, Noah? I enjoyed this page of your high school yearbook lots....made me think of my yearbooks and my memories. Very well done, and congrats on 33,000!  ~sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
 you do these words proud....heart hugsss dear noah....and thank you for the memories, this brought to mind.... And so it those we live with |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, anyone who is fortunate to have you in their life, regardless if it be a big or small part, should be grateful! ~ I know that I am!  A poem sure to touch the heart of all who read it.  Love you, Angel Boy! Linda  P.S. Take a peek into Announcements! Some of your pip friends are showing you how much you and your poetry mean to them! |
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