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Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

0 posted 1999-12-22 04:57 PM

It can be hard sometimes, to see the things we have to be thankful for in our lives. And I have found that many of those lie here, in a non-physical place that exists in a digital world of wires and electrons. Here, I have found what life is about... friendship. What more could one ask for than to have friends such as I have found here, at Passions?
So this is my humble tribute to those who have offered to me the hand of friendship and asked nothing in return. There are many others I would wish to write about, but I am afraid that for this, I lack the words.
Thank you Michael, Kamla, Kess, Scott, Gennifer, Sharon, Ruth, Cindy, Marilyn, Becca, Lucie, Amy, Nicole, Jennifer, and all the others whose words will always be with me! Thank you my friends!

Chris

For Friendship

Portrait of freedom,
prison unchained.
Allow this heart.
-soar high-
Fetters begone.
Bitter scars borne,
(not in stoic silence,)
shall someday fade...
-fly far away-
For in friendship found,
though far or near,
is as precious
as water
to a soul
subsumed in drought.

Avian form, her heart.
Symbol of sight
of wisdom
of style.
And styled same as I.
Broken heart unmended
searching surcease,
in echoes of "life,"
rhythms of rhyme
and joy proposed,
though not received.
She: a freely giver,
sends a smile
in daily quips
of hope, humor and love.

Self-styled angel,
enigma wrought
in mystery's burden
-a weighty one to bear-
No price to pay
for friendship's boon
is granted to all.
Free.
Untainted.
Ever charmed to charm
with heart untouched,
yet always touching mine.

Here, sunlight shines
in bantered tease.
Admixed-
with jaunting names
-and queries of concern-
(another silent smile)
Taken the troll,
as analogy more...
-unicorn-
Sight of future promise
granted to patient hearts.
-She full of love-
still able to care from far
the pain of another,
I.

The evil gathers nigh,
dream only in waking walk.
Incarnation.
-Solidity and support-
Unbalanced he in joy,
in sorrow.
Not pictured, felt.
Unseen pillar of strength
and hope,
empathy begotten,
(no price to pay again,)
upon this teetering mind
-of little faith-

Then she the strong,
(not completely closed,)
to understand surprising.
Fend with words sparred,
from silver tongue.
A wondered jest,
intentioned request...
distract my weighted mind.
To ponder past,
portend the future...
possibilities portrayed.
-Perhaps unknown-
the help she brings.
So publically announced;
my thanks,
my smile.

Butterfly abloom,
glistening morning dew...
in hours of no sun.
Blue in flight.
Blue in heart,
fragile wings a-flutter.
Trapped only
by the weight,
of worlds tenfold.
Grace and grief,
vision never pale...
-nor all-seeing abroad-
Rather,
centered somewhere,
balanced-
between hope,
doubt,
and doubt.

And the last,
in irony of life
dost darkness thrive.
To aid, to shine,
true friendship found.
Brotherhood renewed
from lives lived in the past.
To cheer, to share
to love to mourn.
In bitter grief
or silent joy,
-every feeling known-
If ever there were,
-two of I-
then he,
the other I'd be.
For he has shown
that life goes on...
That in the end,
despair,
need not be:
never-ending.

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

1 posted 1999-12-22 05:02 PM

The best gift you could have given me this year is the gift of your friendship. I am the one who is blessed to know you! Thank you for the smiles and the tears..may you find what you're seeking!

poetFemmeFatale
Member Elite

since 1999-07-25

Posts 2646
Arkansas

2 posted 1999-12-22 05:05 PM

Oh Christopher....I know which one is mine....
Thank you so much - this is beautiful - - I can see you put many thoughts into this. I know all who see it will be so honored, as I am. I hope your holidays are as bright as possible, keep smiling, and remember you always have friends here!! We're only a dialtone away....Merry Christmas!

- - - If I can just touch you once, then I feel I have accomplished what I am called to do...- - pFF

Skyfyre
Senior Member

since 1999-08-15

Posts 1906
Sitting in Michael's Lap

3 posted 1999-12-22 05:29 PM

Christopher, I am speechless -- and you know what a rare occasion that is! I will always feel honored to be included among those you call your friends.

Thank you for this priceless gift.

--Kess

You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end.

Severn
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-17

Posts 7704

4 posted 1999-12-22 05:33 PM

Truly the most beautiful poem I have lately seen from you - it shows the lifting of your heart.

As mysterious as it is graceful - your hallmark.

Glad you've still got it!

(And you know I want the line by line thing!!!!)

Thankyou for this.
Kamla

DreamEvil
Member Elite

since 1999-06-22

Posts 2396

5 posted 1999-12-22 05:41 PM

Thank you my friend for including me in such tribute. I can but wonder why, though I will not question it.

Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©
-------------------------------------------------------
"Either kill me or take me as I am,
because I'll be damned if I ever change..."

Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade
(Marquis de Sade)

RainbowGirl
Member Elite

since 1999-07-31

Posts 3023
United Kingdom

6 posted 1999-12-22 05:46 PM

One humble Rainbow here sweetheart...and the pleasure is all mine, you're a wonderful man!

HUSG

Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream...

Nicole
Senior Member

since 1999-06-23

Posts 1835
Florida

7 posted 1999-12-22 05:49 PM

What a wonderful person you truly are. Thank you for being you Christopher.

May I never be too busy to help another's load,
Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed.

--Author Unknown

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

8 posted 1999-12-22 05:56 PM

I am deeply touched by your words, Christopher. Your heart pours forth in this work, I am honored, thank you.

Michael

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

9 posted 1999-12-22 06:00 PM

Christopher,
This is poetry at its best!
It was a pleasure to read.
Liz

Marilyn
Member Elite

since 1999-09-26

Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada

10 posted 1999-12-22 08:00 PM

I am humbled and truely blest to be amoung those you call friend. Thankyou so much for these heart felt words Chris. You have come to be a dear friend to me as well. I hope you holidays are filled with joy and laughter. Draw near to those who treasure you. Merry Christmas my friend.

XOXOXO

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

11 posted 1999-12-22 11:47 PM

Merry Christmas Christopher, may the day be merry and bright for you and your loved ones

Reach inside your heart, that is the greatest gift you can bestow. Merry Christmas..
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

Martie

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

12 posted 1999-12-23 01:11 AM

This was a truly fantastic poem Christopher.

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

13 posted 1999-12-23 01:44 AM

Christopher -
You did a beautiful thing
for beautiful friends.
Through your eyes I recognized
each of them.
Quite a gift ...
and your talent shines.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

14 posted 1999-12-23 01:58 AM

Aww Christopher how touching! Thank you buddy! I really appreciate this. I'm blessed to have you as a friend and those I've found in Passions also! You are in my thoughts! I hope your holidays will be a happy one!!!!!! ~hugs~

Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

15 posted 1999-12-23 05:38 AM

My friends, the thanks belongs to all of you.
Each of you in their own way has been there for me when I needed you. For this, my eternal graditude and friendship in return!

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

16 posted 1999-12-23 12:21 PM

Wow Christopher...I am truly honored. Thank you oh so much for the wonderful Christmas gift

Pepper
Member Elite

since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

17 posted 1999-12-23 02:18 PM

Such a beautiful tribute to your friends Christopher.....Loved the read

And Happy Holidays to you and yours....

A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon

LngJhnAg
Member Elite

since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

18 posted 1999-12-23 02:25 PM

Do you know what really amazes me, Christopher? I remember a time when you were ready to quit. This latest work is far from being your swan song, my friend. Very nicely put together.

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