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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A poem to my friend Laurie, whose 25 year old son, Michael, is battling cancer. Prayers are welcomed For Laurie: MICHAEL So noble a demeanor when facing the unknown That all look on in envy at the courage he has shown Loftier yet his posture when the bitter truth was told The young man puts us all to shame as his character unfolds And knowing that the step on which he's about to tread To most of us would be a time of anguish and of dread He rises still yet higher in stature and in grace Which is humbling to everyone who looks upon his face Inherited from parents many attributes he's shown But the lonely footsteps in his path are his to walk alone No brighter star has ever shown in all the splendid skies He humbles even loved ones as they look into his eyes Elizabeth Santos |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
A heartbreaking situation. My prayers are with him. You have done a wonderful job in expressing this, Elizabeth. Very well done. ------------------ Denise |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Nearly speechless at the beauty you have wrote here. You have brought to life with words that which many can not imagine...or express. Thank you for the sharing  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A beautiful tribute to a young man's battle! He will be in my prayers as will his family..it's so hard to watch this happening and it is amazing that the person who is ill is usually the strongest..I think God gives them a special strength! Thank you for a lovely poem.  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You have expressed the dignity and strength of a son with quiet strength and wisdom. I know they will learn from each other through this time. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 11-14-1999).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very touching |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
A very moving tribute Elizabeth......Michael and his family will be in my prayers too.... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
Our prayers are with michael... Job well done..Thanks. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
First....Elizabeth, Welcome! Second...your friends are fortunate to have you there with them. They need caring so much now. You do or else you would not have written this. I look forward to more postings.. from other emotions you want to share. Robert ------------------ if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Tomorrow I will tell Laurie of all your prayers. Thank You so much.Incidently, Michael is planning a wilderness hike over some mountain in Canada next spring, and I have a feeling he will do it - He puts me to shame. Elizabeth |
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