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Eternal Promises |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain 
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Eternal Promises they said...why bother no one will come and I said...because he lived, we should because he cried when he thought no one was looking because when he laughed he filled the room with a booming happiness that vibrated deep inside because he had the warmest hands, despite the coldness that surrounded him, daily because his eyes held the stories I asked to hear and he readily told because ... it was this man, who told me how to hold the earth to my face and pray because ... because, this gentle soul deserved to rest beneath this tree, in the shade ...where the desert sun finally wont hurt his eyes ... with a marker made of marble that was so lovingly chosen, with his name written for all to see... because this man, this ... person... this dove that touched and changed me deserved more than an unmarked, uncared for final stop. He has a name, a soul ... he had a reason to live... and a wish, to leave And with that... I let go... dropping the earth he taught me to grasp and whispering ... "I promise I'll never forget... Joe" [This message has been edited by Snow (edited 10-26-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I have no proper words other than you show your love for him and respect as well in this beautiful heartwrenching piece. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
No one can ask more then to be remembered..with love...lovely Snow..  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Snow- oh, my friend, this is so beautiful. so lovingly written...and, as my friend Mark has said, your love and respect for this man shines through in this piece. very well done. hugs, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
you are a real sweet person, with eternal promises, you showed your love and care for someone with a name...with a soul....and expressed your feelings so well. well done...Charisma |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
Mark, Victoria, vicky, Charisma, my love for Joe was not something I ever expected. as a matter a fact I drove by this man every day, until I finally "saw" him. and stopped and listened. for days afterwards, I could not get this man out of my mind. the things that he said to me, the way society looks at the homeless, I started to see so much differently. for two years my life has been blessed by having Joe in it. and the ache in my heart I'm sure will fade some, but his light will always help me see through his eyes. If only everyone could have met him. Could have seen his eyes.. heard his stories. I've rambled.. I'm sorry, *tears* thank you all for your comments... the greatest gift we can give sometimes.. is just ourselves. Snow [This message has been edited by Snow (edited 10-26-2000).] |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Neve, your heart spills with truth and compassion. A compelling piece of work, and a lasting tribute to a dear friend. a soft kiss, Robert Joseph |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
thank you for everything, Robert~ek...yn [This message has been edited by Snow (edited 10-26-2000).] |
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