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When and Where (for Jan's challenge)
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When and Where (for Jan's challenge) |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! 
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This is my favorite poem because it makes me look back and remember a very special person. Even though He is gone, we will always be together, for He will always be in my heart. Jan, I thank for this challenge. When And Where (in memory of a friend) As I sit here on the shore and watch the waves roll in It brings back the memories of when and where again I can see your deep blue eyes upon the cresent moon and all I can think about is that sunlit afternoon Back when we were only kids who thought we knew it all Always running head on in life Never afraid to take a fall I can't believe just how naive we really were back then Thinking we could conquer the world when we were merely men We failed to see all the stop signs life threw up along the way 'Til you were abruptly taken from me on that fateful day I wish that I could rub a lamp and bring you back again As I sit here thinking of a time of when and where again ******************************* In loving memory of Robert Christopher Beaver 02/18/70-06/24/92 I shall never forget you my friend. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is an incredibly wonderful tribute to your friend Jeffrey ... lovely words and sentiments to warm your heartfelt memories. I'm sorry for your loss ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
jeff, i remember this poem, im so glad you picked it for the challenge...its very special... a perfect and loving tribute to your friend thank you my friend, later-jeff-gator jm I think I could need - this in my life I think I'm just scared - that I know too much I can't relate and that's a problem I'm feeling ... If you're gone - maybe it's time to go home There's an awful lot of breathing room But I can hardly move If you're gone - baby you need to come home cuz there's a little bit of something me... In everything in you. ~MB20~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Jeff-- this was beautiful hon! brought a tear to my eye. such a lovely tribute to someone who apparently was a very special part of your life. You more than met JM's challenge. Thanks so much for chosing this one and sharing. It really is quite lovely! amy  "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Jeffrey, brought tears to my eyes AGAIN. Bravo sir, on your sharing such an intimate piece of your life. You honor him well with this, that's for sure.... |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I'm sure that Jan and Gen remember the story behind this poem, but for those who don't, here it is Chris was my best friend. We grew up together. He was killed in a car accident in which I was the driver. It took me almost eight years to finally be able to put these words to paper, and then only after visiting his grave for the first time since his funeral. As I was kneeling there crying, and asking his foregiveness, I felt this incredible feeling of absolute peace come over me. I knew at that moment that Chris was there with me. (I know this may sound strange, but it DID happen) I knew he was sending me a message, He had foregiven me. He had all along, I think. Thank you all for your heartfelt replies, I really appreciate them. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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amazon_lover Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 491Dublin,Ireland |
Hi Jeff Friends are forever and its a heartfelt message to everyone of us. I have a friend who makes me feel the same way. He's a great person in mind and heart. I have abused him in so many ways but his kindness always reigned supreme. I adore him and respect him and we're very close friends now. Sincerely A_L |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Jeff that was a beautiful tribute to your friend. thanks for sharing ------------------------ "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else"-Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Libraries gave us power Then work came and made us free What price now for a shallow piece of dignity" Nicky Wire, A design for Life. manic street preachers "Rock 'n' roll is our epiphany Culture, alienation, boredom and despair" "To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." E.E Cummings. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A lovely tribute to you friend, I can see why it would be your favorite, Jeffrey. Corinne |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Jeffrey, What a lovely touching tribute to your friend. I am glad that you were forgiven and have come to terms with things, my friend. I think this is one of my favorites of yours. Great writing!! Lone Wolf Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I just wanted to say..... The next time we all see our best friend, be it our spouse, our mom, or even our pet, should take the time to let them know how much they are loved and appreciated. We are not promised a tomorrow on this earth. That is a lesson I learned the hard way. Love to you all All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
What a wonderful and lovely poem to write about a friend. A great tribute. Such Jeffrey style. ~netswan |
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Dragon's Soul Junior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 25 |
Jeff,,,,,,,,,buddy I feel your pain i too have lost a best freind I loved the poem it really touched me |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Teresa (netswan), Thank you m'friend. Sorry we haven't caught each other online recently, been working very hard Dragon's soul, Thanks, The loss of a friend is not an easy one to go through, but over time the pain does subside. By the way, welcome to passion's All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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