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For Scott, on John's Passing
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For Scott, on John's Passing |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
For Scott, on John's PassingJohn Phillips, August 30, 1935 ~ March 18, 2001 This morning grief speaks, still in whispers. Our words, our world, small but larger, perhaps, than we need. Wisdom betrays the senses, pleads for the tenderest touch. I want to make you breakfast, listen to memories, hold you while you weep and breathe. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
What a tender, loving poem for someone who must do the difficult task of grieving. So very nicely done. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Julian, thanks very much. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Claire--A heart that reaches out like yours, is the caring that comforts grief. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Thank you, Martie, for such a sweet response. Scott and John have been close for over forty years, since before The Journeymen. It is a difficult time for all John's folks and friends. Thanks very much for reading. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Beyond green meadow, on distant hill, Upon the clouds, that float so still, Doth toll the bells, a faith now shaken, A friend so dear, by light now taken. A voice so fair, in silence lay, Amid the chants as mourner's pray, Our sad lament, in sorrow lost, As miss sweet voice, in chill of frost. Come hither, angels from on high, A gentle voice, in tomb doth lie, O' fairest friend, in sweetness sleep, Upon the wings, of angel's keep. May the angels sleep on your and your friend's pillows tonight Claire... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you for this....it's a tribute befitting his talent. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
How very lovely. When one is greiving, it is nice to hear just the right wods, such as these. Joyce |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Mike, (B.B.) your poem is tender and heartfelt and I thank you, most sincerely, for it. Sharon, I doubt I could ever write a truly adequate tribute to John ~ his contribution has been so great. I wrote this poem for Scott McKenzie, John's (and my) dear friend. Thank you so much for reading it. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Meadowmuse, John Phillips wrote beautiful music. His songs and words will live on forever. Hugs for all who grieve. ME |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
It's always so hard to find the right words to comfort someone in their loss, but you have done this so well. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Mother Earth, Trillium, thank you both. Yes, John will be missed by all, especially those who knew and loved him. Sometimes when someone is grieving, all that can be done for them is simply in the being there. That is part of what this poem is about, to let my friend know I am here for him. John was one of his best friends. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a beautiful offer of comfort. *S* Even those of us who know him only through his music grieve... my deepest sympathy goes to those who know and love him personally. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
indeed my friend. . . this is superb. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Claire~ Across the hill his music still blossoms forth with melodic note softly playing laying within the recesses of my memories Grief is mine left behind to remember ... Your sweet thoughts are echoed ... Scott will know the comfort of your heartfelt words ... Love n' hugs ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
So much heart in this, Meadowmuse, so very, very sad, too. Corinne |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Suthern, Sven, Marge, Corinne, thank you all for reading and offering such tender words. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
My sadness and my best wishes to you Claire, and to the singer of his words and to your special songwriter friend. James |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
it knocked me over when i heard of it yuh very good rendering |
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