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Reach for Me
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Reach for Me |
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johnt300 Member
since 1999-09-12
Posts 214san diego, ca. |
Always reach for me, No matter what I say, What I do. When I fall downward among the darkest of clouds, Come charging in under me, Demand my ascent. When my trust falters or sways, Always be willing to stay, Always say to me, My long distant friend, That within only me Lies the key, To unlock myself. And if we ever meet, My dear, trusted friend, May we rest a thousand days With our first hug, Enough comfort to last the years. Always reach for me, My trusted new friend, As if my life held your last breath captive, As if your life awaited only my arrival, As if we were meant to trust the other, 'Til there was no other to trust. (and I think you know who you are) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tyson...I sit here with tears in my eyes, this is absolutely beautiful...nothing I can say can even compair to the beauty in your words. You have left me speechless and that does not happen often. I just don't know what to say besides thanks. Hugs  Ruth ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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johnt300 Member
since 1999-09-12
Posts 214san diego, ca. |
Ruth, You are very welcome. I couldn't ask for a better response than that. I am very glad that you liked it. Thank you. Tyson |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tyson, I have to tell you one more time how touched I am by your words. To me they are far more than words. I think you have read my mind with this piece, reached inside and and found a soul lost long ago. Thanks can never be enough. Ruth ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
this is a wonderful piece Tyson....... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Isn't it wonderful what friendship can bring to us? Tyson this is really soul-curving...it bent mine right into the shape of a smile. And your friend is well deserving of your words ------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This is beautiful, thanks for sharing it with all of us here. |
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johnt300 Member
since 1999-09-12
Posts 214san diego, ca. |
Hoot Owl, Pepper, Caroline, Lost Dreamer, Thank you all for your replies. I am very glad you responded to this one because of its personal importance. Have a great one! Tyson |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
It is indeed a beautiful tribute both to friendship in general and to that one special friend for whom it is written.I am touched deeply by it as well...having made a few very close friends online that I have et to meet face to face I can completely identify with the lines: "May we rest a thousand days With our first hug, Enough comfort to last the years." and the ending, "Always reach for me, My trusted new friend, As if my life held your last breath captive, As if your life awaited only my arrival, As if we were meant to trust the other, 'Til there was no other to trust." QUITE CAPTIVATING....bRAVO! ------------------ "We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.....the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?" --John Keating, Dead Poets Society |
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johnt300 Member
since 1999-09-12
Posts 214san diego, ca. |
Beki, Thank you for your reply. Glad you enjoyed it so much. Take Care. Tyson |
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