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Stairway to Heaven (In Sympathy for Katherine Chandler)
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Stairway to Heaven (In Sympathy for Katherine Chandler) |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~*Stairway To Heaven*~Father, be not afraid of darkness, it holds no fears for thee. I knew one day you’d leave me; no longer we’d share tea. But do not feel sad or lonely, for if there is such a place, when time has past and I can at last, I shall kiss your smiling face. I still believe in the hereafter, Fairies, Goblins and such, but then I could be mistaken, in life I’ve needed this crutch. Let’s assume there is a stairway, for those of us who want to get in, up there behind some pearly gates, for those not covered in sin. Perhaps we don’t have to go there, maybe we can just sit and wait, There will be no sin, no lose or win, just good friends to contemplate. There will be no sun a shining, yet the light will be so bright, There’ll be no demons stalking, out in the pale moon light. The scent of roses reach out, yet no roses will you see, yet I know you’ll be real patient, Once more we will share tea. Father, together we will walk on, Again, around the bend, and the world will grow smaller, as into the void we ascend. * ~* To My Friend Katherine Chandler *~ From My Heart With Love and Sincerest Sympathy * art: Jim Warren "Stairway To Heaven" |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Very nice....one of His greatest gifts to us is the gift of imagination... and I like the way you use yours! |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
With your usual gentle touch you have words to express our care and comfort for Kate. One can only feel saddened by this time and wish there was something more sustaining than words to offer. Thank you for doing this. ~Shalom "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sharing heartfelt prayers for Katherine in the loss of her father. Sharon~ This is lovingly done. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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AJ MacNeil Junior Member
since 2001-05-02
Posts 40 |
Beautiful words from the heart Sharon, and thoughts and prayers to you Katherine, with love AJ (Andy) |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Sharon; You have a beautiful and loving heart, and this has touched mine in such a special way. Katherine is a precious and cherished friend of many of ours...and I stand united with you, Julian, KoKo, and so many others reaching out to her in this time of loss in her life. Thank you for sharing this most moving tribute with us, Sharon...I am certain it will bless Katherine and remind her that she is not alone. Hugs and smiles to you, dawn |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Sharon, What a beautiful way you have of sharing your words and emotions, so they touch the hearts of all that read....My prayers to the family of the lost loved one, and peace and hugs to you.... Lauren~ ***** Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost All Things Beloved Live on In Our Hearts...Forever." [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 05-18-2001).] |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
This is a very touching and beautiful dedication to our Katie at this time of loss. I am so at a loss for words to share ..all seem so inadequate for her bereavement. I rember how this felt and am sad and in prayer for her. Thanks so much , Sharon for your tender heart and your wonderful talent to be expressing a poem such as this fine dedication. love,Koko Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Sharon you have written a beautiful tribute to a friend at a time of great loss. I too add my prayers for the family and many hugs, ME Love that music |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Please add my heartfelt prayers also... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I wish to thank you all for sharing your hearts for Katie, who will be needing support, kindness and love to see her through this devasting loss. Again, I thank you all. We have still heard no word from her as I am sure she is very busy right now, but send her our love, and rest assured she will appreciate your kindness. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
You have written a lovely tribute, Mysteria. I am sure Kate appreciates this. Kate, my friend, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please let me know if you need anything. LW All writing comes |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
This is such a beautiful tribute. ~*sigh*~ "So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, |
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FiGHT_aGaiNST_FoRM Junior Member
since 2001-05-01
Posts 13aMeRiCa |
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. We all love you Kate, please know I am hear if you need anything. Nice poem, Mysteria |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I read this much earlier today but didn't have time to respond then. Just wanted to come back and tell you what a beautiful work and deed you have created here. |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Nicely done, Mysteria. Very comforting |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sharon, Wishing your friend and her family well. Please know that they're in my prayers. Michael Proust- |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you all again - Kate will be going through an extremely rough time as her Mother had a near fatal health experience only two weeks ago, and also is recovering, so prayers are needed for both Kate and her Mother for the strength to see this through. Her email address for the time being is: [email protected] should you decide you want to send a personal note or card. I must say, I sure can see the love in Pipps for a fellow poet, and it makes my heart warm, thank you. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
please add my thoughts and prayers as well. . . I know this loss. . . all too well. . . superb poem Mysteria. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Waseem Cheema Member
since 2001-03-16
Posts 369Pakistan |
Excellent work...Always one stair up on these, if one did good in oncs life. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a lovely way to show your love and sympathy! *S* I know this will mean a lot to Katherine... she and her mother have my prayers! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon--Beautifully written from a loving heart..I'm sorry that I was away and did not see this until now. My thoughts are with Karherine in her loss. |
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Anson Beau Cavell Junior Member
since 2001-05-12
Posts 49Ohio,US |
Upon the mind free from thought not even the tiger can find room to insert it's fierce claws. Your ascension is calming and so is your music, Thank you killed my Buddha, killed my Christ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you for the tremendous response of love you have shown to Kate and her Mother, and I am sure that when she touches down (as she is staying with her Mother right now), she will thank you herself. You are all so special to care and send your fond regards. |
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Katherine Chandler Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 280Florida, USA |
My dear Sharon.. I don't know what to say, I'm overwhelmed by this beautiful poem and all of the support from you and the members of this poetry site. I tried to send my reply from my mother's computer, but since she is on AOL, I'm sure you can understand why I had problems. I'd written a long response and next thing I heard was 'goodbye' and I almost went through the monitor to grab my words. Mother and I are doing much better, thank you all for asking and I am in the process of packing my condo up and moving into her home where she and I will continue the loving relationship we share but now on a bigger scale. There have been so many cards and letters sent to us that it will take me forever to properly thank all the loving friends here and on other sites as well. You are a good woman, Sharon, a fine writer and a wonderful friend to write this moving poem for mother and I. Words cannot express our gratitude and love for this pouring out of love and sympathy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear one.. Love and Light, Katie  Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Dear Kate, I am sure I speak for everyone when I say we send our heartfelt wishes to you and your Mother. Thank you for the update on your situation, as a lot of people were concerned about you. I would like to wish you well in this change in your life, on behalf of everyone you so graciously sent their wishes, take care, and remember, I am but a phone call away should you need me. Love, Sharon |
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