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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

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United States

0 posted 2006-12-09 09:43 PM

A Pause of Recall
By Larry Chadwick
In memory of Ginger Michelle

As I reflect on the past,
It is all I have of you.
Unwilling to let go
Of the you it is I knew.

Fearful of the price
That I may pay,
If in anyway
I neglect today.

For how can I possibly
Keep my eye on tomorrow,
If I allow myself
To focus on my sorrow?

So without giving up
That which I have lost,
I cannot forfeit now
For it is too great a cost.

It is a wistful glance,
I cast over my shoulder,
Strengthened by those I love
As slowly I grow older.

You are “forever young”
In the shadows of my mind.
When I pause to search for you
It is what I like to find.
December 9, 2006

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

1 posted 2006-12-09 10:05 PM

delicate, Larry
and touching
beautiful

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2006-12-09 10:06 PM

Larry?
....C'mere

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

3 posted 2006-12-09 10:20 PM

understanding... I too remember Joanne as she was, she never grows older and that is kind of comforting. We never let go, but we can smile more through the memories. hugs , martyjo AKA mom

1slick_lady
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since 2000-12-22

Posts 6088
standing on a shadow's lace

4 posted 2006-12-09 10:22 PM

you are such a tender dad

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2006-12-09 11:09 PM

gosh

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

6 posted 2006-12-09 11:29 PM

Kate,
Thank you. It is balancing act and those around don't always see it the same way. But then again, until you've been there...

Nancy,
Thanks I needed that.

MartyJo(mom),
Thanks and it is indeed a comfort. Seems if nothing else they'll miss a lot of grief including the loss of their parents.

Helen,
Thanks that's the nicest compliment I know.

Dixie,
Thanks, but it's okay. Seems time can mend a lot.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

7 posted 2006-12-10 01:22 AM

I love the way you love.

Warmest respect and hugs.

always,
Reg

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

8 posted 2006-12-10 09:36 AM

Larry I have no words...you are the most incredible father I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2006-12-10 09:45 AM

Larry C
It is true my friend, what we have lost does not grow older. Good write, enjoyed.

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

10 posted 2006-12-12 06:52 AM

Reg,
Thank you for that. I've never forgotten you to be a daddy's girl.

Donna,
And the highest compliment anyone could ever give me, is from you. Thank you.

Sy,
My fine sage, thank you.

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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