Open Poetry #42 |
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My Friend |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! ![]() |
My friend is strong and he is forever my hero He has fought a long and hard battle and like a soldier, he has not quit His body does not seem like his own It has failed him, but my friend is strong I can’t quantify what makes him a man I can’t make you see him or feel him or hear his voice or see his smile I can only tell you that there is a man - fighting to stay alive and he is tired But, he has not quit He is not a quitter That makes him my hero and a fighter When I think of him I think of family and beaches and sunsets I think of kindness and honor and dedication I think of sunshine and sun tans and waves lapping the sand I think of my friend, Cade, and I am proud. ---- With love to you, my friend. Ali |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ali... I know you are hurting my friend... you write beautiful heart words here... thank you for sharing... I pray for strength for you and strength for Cade.. you are loved here on these pages blue.. love RDB xxx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
RDB Thank you. And thank you for sitting with me earlier tonight. You are a beautiful friend. A |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
What lovely remembrances of your friend. Your loving friendship will give him the added strength needed to fight his battle. May a host of angels surround him with comforting, healing Light, Linda |
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SEA![]() ![]()
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I hope you've shared this with him ![]() it touches the heart... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very poignant compassionate thoughts. I am sure he feels strongly sustained by your warmth and love. So sad indeed to witness this change. love and hugs Margherita ![]() |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed ![]() ![]() |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You have shown well the value and the need for friends...James |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Ali girl I know your heart is aching and breaking, I can feel you, honey I love you I'm here. ~Sheli~ By words the mind is winged |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
So nice when words are used to express a real feeling. This is heartwarming & quite beautiful... |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
a very touching poem...welcome to Passions where you can express yourself as often as you like in words that touch the hear, words that make us reason or words that do both ![]() |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
New Name i am guessing! lol Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
I just went to a benefit for a man with testicular cancer and he is so winning this war. This poem made me think of him. Thank you. |
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Ray Sharpe Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 112Tenerife |
Alison you are wrong ....I can see him and feel him ...through your wonderful poem ...so full of sorrow yet proud and full of love ....beautiful......I am sure you are a special friend for him too |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ali, I had missed this one. I'm glad it was popped back to the surface. ![]() |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Dear Alison such a vibrant hommage.... yann |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
A~ I missed this before, so I am glad that it came back up. and? I miss you too, sweetie. Hugs. ~D |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Sounds like a pretty special guy and you are a pretty special friend Ali. Take care. Steve |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear Alison, This is a lovely dedication poem. Bobby |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Prayers for you and for Cade, Alison - prayers of strength, courage and peace. - Owl |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you all. Cade has died since I posted that poem; but he lives on in all who have loved him. Alison |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
Words can not express the way this made my heart feel. I pray for your friends peace. I am so very sorry for your loss, and hope that he knew the love you had for him. Bless you!!!!! [This message has been edited by K-K (06-06-2008 11:44 AM).] |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
K-K, Hugs and kisses. To all who have written to this thread. You are all in my heart. I am sending this link to Cade's father so he can see the out reach of kindness towards his son. Love, Alison |
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