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In Memory of Judy
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In Memory of Judy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Two scared little girls Crying for their mothers Were put together To comfort each other. First day of first grade With sorrow to share, A beautiful friendship Began in that chair. We rode the same bus Lived a few miles apart And for many years Enjoyed our linked hearts. A hot summer’s day On a horse’s bare back Bottoms bounced, bare feet dangled And the reins stayed slack. Only one destination - Any available shade! A whole day to wander… We had it made! The spanking that evening Seemed an unfair decision But the horse had been borrowed Without the owner’s permission. For six years of school, We shared every class. People thought we were sisters And we had a blast. Our fourth grade teacher Said we turned her hair gray, Placed our desks far apart But that lasted one day. She learned very quickly Distance didn’t matter And talk’s less disruptive If it’s whispered chatter. Puberty and ambition Made our lives rather strange. Our goals were different; The friends started to change. One was still a girl With dreams of more school. One dated a soldier And broke every rule. At only fifteen, You became a bride. I couldn’t bridge the gap Between us - I tried. You were a mom in Hawaii When I graduated. I headed for college An idea you’d hated. I’d see your mother When in our hometown. Every failed marriage Deepened her frown. But you were finally happy Or at least, so it seemed. Entirely too soon Breast cancer ended the dream. I wondered then If you’d lived your life fast Knowing somehow, some way That it wouldn’t last. I hadn’t seen you for years But news of your death Shocked the tears from my eyes, Robbed me of breath. If things had been different You’d be forty-five. With every birthday that passes I wish you - ALIVE! To see your granddaughter Play with her best friend As they make their own memories That will have no end. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Tears flowing here Suthern! Oh this is so sad. I often wonder if they live life like that for a reason like you stated. Big Hugs my friend! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
A beautiful and heartbreaking tribute for your friend Judy. Big HUSG Suthern - my heart goes out to you |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
I love this suthern, just love it, you painted your friendship and your grief with such touching strokes that you painted tears in my heart and my eyes...great writing my friend  |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I do remember this gal...and it gets better every reading... |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
We have to remember that all things happen for a reason...or so i'm told My prayers are with you Jeffrey |
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pmc Junior Member
since 2000-03-09
Posts 48Germany |
"I wondered then If you'd lived your life fast Knowing somehow, some way That it wouldn't last." You have captured perfectly what so often seems to true. A wonderful tribute to your friend. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all... very much!! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
May I tell you that this moved me to tears! I've lost 2 friends in the last 2 years to this killer! Please submit this to a magazine for women... Please...it's too moving and tragic to keep hidden... Wonderful poem!  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
perfection suthern...pure perfection. very touching poem...full of your grace. take care, jm Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very touching poem, Suthern. Denise |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
-Suthern I am not sure what exactly touched me so much in this poem. But here I sit reading and the tears are streaming down my face. Perhaps it is your poetic grace and elegance that captures feelings and puts them into such beautiful words. Or perhaps it was how I could relate to this kind of pain. No matter, I truly enjoyed it. However, I am sorry that you are having to experience this kind of pain. I would wish it upon noone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care & God Bless. Love ya, AMY ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Suthern~ Hon, this is so lovely. To lose a friend to this nightmare is such a tragedy. I hope hugs will offer you some comfort. I've had the good fortune that two of my friends have beat this monster - and I offer thanks to the good Lord for their lives. Thank you for sharing this with us. *HUGS* to you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Your responses have moved ME to tears... *S* Thank you all so very much!!! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Suthern, Such a beautiful and loving tribute to Judy ..... This really hit home for me and I too, sit here with tears streaming down .. My heart goes out to you Sending great big HUGS |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh....this is so sad  |
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Friday New Member
since 2000-04-14
Posts 8Vaasa, Finland |
This poem gave me the chills, it was so loving and the feelings were so strong. I'm amazed that you're able to put such strong feelings into print like that... I wish I could. Really impressive poetry. Frida |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You realize that I am overcome with the same loss and sorrow, and I feel somehow better (isn't that strange) knowing that there is someone else who feels the intense pain of a loss like this. All I can say is you lean on me, and I'll lean on you, and through that maybe we will make it out of the pain. Wonderful heartfelt remebering. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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