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Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

0 posted 2001-07-02 06:04 PM

If I added up the times of joy
I've had within my life
I know that they would far outweigh
This time of sadness rife

There was the time I gave birth
To my firstborn child
Despite the anguish and the pain
Her beauty drove me wild

Everyday beside her cot
I watched her while she slept
A smile hovering on my lips
As sweet memories were kept

There was a time of darkness
When they took my man away
But oh the joy when he returned
And promised then to stay

I remember sorrow
When my best friend died
But oh what bliss and rapture
As we beforehand laughed and cried

I remember wonder
As my grandson came along
And everyday I give thanks
That he's clever and he's strong

And does a smile play on my lips
When playing with my friends
You can bet it does, as I
Find friendship never ends

Sometimes without thinking
I forget my pain
I know it's part of grieving
So the sun can shine again

My life has been a journey
And I'm not yet done
My fifteen minutes are not up
I'll grasp loving and some fun

I guess what I am saying
As I cruise down happy street
That my life's made up of
Both white and darkest meat

My happy persona
Has not been stowed away
It's just I need some space and time
To cry my tears today

[This message has been edited by Kethry (edited 07-02-2001).]

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2001-07-02 06:36 PM

we all need that time my friend. . . glad to see that you've found yours. . .

well done. . .

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Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

2 posted 2001-07-02 06:38 PM

I really, really liked this! Kethry, this is your life!

inot2B
Member Elite

since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

3 posted 2001-07-02 06:41 PM

Enjoyed your "Fifteen Minutes ". We all need to remember when things look so bleak there are wonderful times in our life.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2001-07-02 06:50 PM

Kethry--There are many colors in the tapestry of life..each needs its own time...before it is complete. I see much hope in your words.

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

5 posted 2001-07-04 04:32 AM

Thanks all for responding,
Now if I could only get Sy to see.
Keth

Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

6 posted 2001-07-04 10:09 AM

Keth dearest heart sister, this is as always utterly utterly fabulous. I was going to write something wittily clever, but my brain has gone off a roaming and I'm not sure when it'll be back.

So In the meantime darling girl this is excellent.