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A beloved Poet, 1slick_lady - Helen May Chambers
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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It is with sadness and regret that I post today that our Helen May Chambers, best known around here as 1slick_lady, passed away last night after several years of fighting cancer. Helen picked up her life and lived it with courage. She started posting on Facebook and oftentimes her poems would find themselves displayed among family and friends, but she was last seen on the blue pages in 2007. I believe this was her last poem at that time. /main/forumdisplay.cgi?action=displayarchive&number=96&topic=003306 I note on this poem that Seymour Tabin left a gracious reply as only he would. But she connected with her PiP friends on Facebook as well. And she shared the news after every doctor’s visit. Not so long ago, she noted that her cancer was in remission. We all cheered! Apparently our Good Lord found a reason to bring her Home. I know in my heart, she left this world with grace, and dignity. You may find her information here on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/bob.slicker/posts/10200982344294230?comment_id=5770311&offset=0&total_comments=18 |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I will truly, truly miss her. She became a wonderful internet friend. She was the lady with the images, and could take me to places in my mind I could never have gone without her. She was one hell of a fighter, our Helen. Some of her recent poetry posted on Facebook certainly shows her fight. Helen Chambers on Facebook |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
RIP on wings of angels, fly without the need of words |
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Lady Goodman Member
since 2012-10-04
Posts 193 |
...at a literal loss, for words. oh my Helen...i can't believe she is gone... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, this makes me very sad! I admired dear Helen's poetry and her personality. Thank you, Karilea, for letting us know, so that we can accompany her with a prayer while she returns Home. Will go read again some of her poems, she was very gifted. Hugs to all, we will miss her. Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thank you for letting us know Karilea. My thoughts and prayers go out to Helen's family.  |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
Sorry to hear about this. She had a great gift. May God reward her for her strong spirit and bring comfort to her family. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Helen was such a beautiful spirit.. She will be remembered with love. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
My heart skip-beats, missing the breath of her. jimmy |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I also followed Helen on facebook. She was one great lady with all the strenght it took to fight this desease.She lost the battle, but not without doing all she could to push it away. jo |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I can't believe this. I knew she had cancer, but I didn't know how bad it was - I hardly ever touch Facebook and the last time I saw, she was doing well . . . I saw this last night, when I was drawn in by replies to my poems, but couldn't reply then to them, nor this, nor all those beautiful poems posted to her memory nor the duet by her and Charly. I have no words, only tears and bone-rattling shock. Owl |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I will keep her in my prayers. Juju -Juju |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Typing through tears... Helen's poetry delighted and humbled me, but it was the remarkable woman that really impressed me. Her strength was astounding, her love for friends and family was immeasurable. Rest in peace, dear lady... heaven's gain is our loss. My sincere sympathies to her family and all who loved her. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
OH my god, even though i dont post on here anymore, i still come back from time to time to read some of my favorite poets here, and for some reason i was drawn back here today to find out this terrible and sad news. I first went to the open poetry pages and didnt even have to open up any of the few poems dedicated to our dear Helen when i realized something very sad just happened.. . i was holding my hand over my mouth as i gasped while i read that she is gone. Gone forever. I simply adored her poetry, and the many conversations we shared through emails over the years. She was just such a wonderful human being. But i absolutely had no idea that she was even sick in the first place and that it was this serious. Thats the bad thing about tomorrow's.. is that sometime they never come.. i only wish i could have said, goodbye, in a note to her.. god im going to miss her.. this is just sooo very sad.. she was just way to young to be gone already. Rest in peace dear friend.. thanks for sharing your heart and soul with us all these years.. i just hope she realized how much she meant to so many.. just soo soo sad  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I only knew Helen through her poetry but am nevertheless saddened by her passing. My most sincere condolences to her family and friends. |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. "after several years of fighting cancer." I would like to know how many years It would help me personally to know the lenght and depth of her courage . . . John . |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
John, Check your email. |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. Krawdad I did Thank you John . |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Peace Helen |
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