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The Show Must Go On
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The Show Must Go On |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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A lifetime Has danced across the stage Since you have been gone; An array of stunning brides And handsome grooms; Proud hard working parents; A systems tech, a secretary; A teacher, some artists; A chef, an accountant; A singer and songwriter; Small ones now grown Taking their place Center stage In the continuing saga Begun not so long ago; Each generation crowned with Untarnished brilliant jewels of the past Spectacular to behold; Robed in garments stitched With golden threads of love That will never fray or tatter; In each newborn’s wide-eyed innocence, In each first accomplishment, With each long-awaited dream realized, Another chapter is written in your honor Penned to your memory; And somehow, somewhere, I think you are enjoying the show And so Because of you The show must go on. (For Mom and Dad, In Loving Memory) [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 10-28-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ This is just beautiful. Don't mind telling you that I read through misty eyes. Thank you for sharing this lovely write. Makes me feel so much love. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise--a very touching poem and beautiful tribute to your parents...I like to think that those that pass on know what happens to those they leave behind. Hugs! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Denise, this is wonderful. Yes, the show always goes on....only the actors change...and the ones who leave get a front row seat....beautiful thoughts, Denise  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Denise, This is so beautiful...the sentiment and message touched my heart tonight. Excellent work and a beautiful tribute to your parents~ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Marge, Martie, Balladeer and Butterflies for reading and for your lovely comments. I changed this a little bit since I first posted it...had a couple extra thoughts that I wanted to add and changed the format a bit! Thanks again, I'm glad it touched you! |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
This is a beautiful tribute not only to your parents and what they mean to you, but to your entire family! Very nice, I really enjoyed reading this. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Very touching tribute! I really enjoyed it! sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Gotta tell you, this one really got to me. What a lovely tribute to the two most important people in our lives. Lends to the belief that it all starts at home. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Beautiful, so touching. Marcy |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Denise, this is so perfect, beautiful..a wonderful tribute!!!  |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Denise how this has tugged those heartstrings! And I'm sure they have enjoyed the show....Such a loving tribute. Bonnie |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, This is exquisite! A universal piece of life, that truly brought tears of love to my eyes. And I'm so proud of your free verse. This is so well written and tender. I can feel the love and pride in your family Hugs Liz |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I too believe that they are watching...and whyever would we think otherwise? This is lovely, and I'm glad to see you found time to post! We miss you! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Debbie, Snowpants, Mark, Marcy, Sharon, Bonnie, Elizabeth and Karilea for taking the time to read and comment! I'm so glad that you all liked it! This is not my usual style, but this just flowed out of me last night. Thanks again! Denise |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
beautifully written Denise..enjoyed .. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
No finer a tribute could have been penned, You have such a wonderful heart, and here it truly shows. Thank you for sharing. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Victoria and Ron, for reading and for your lovely replies! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Denise |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Denise- this is absolutely beautiful, and so filled with love. this really touched me. hugs, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Each generation crowned with Untarnished brilliant jewels of the past Spectacular to behold; Robed in garments stitched Standing ovation, a beautiful tribute. wonderfully written. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you so much, Vicky and Brian, for reading and for your lovely comments! I'm glad you liked it! I'll see you all tomorrow...off to babysit overnight! I'll miss you all! Denise |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Free verse works well with you too, Denise, even though it is not your usual style. Beautiful and touching work. I'm sure your mom and dad love it. Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thanks, Elizabeth! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Denise |
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