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Kethry
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0 posted 2001-07-07 10:17 AM


And God will send his Angels...

Have you ever met a person who comes into your life
And fills you up with wonder, takes away your times of strife
Someone who has humor and laughs away life's ills
Someone who can help you stand, picks you up after the spills
A loving, living person who takes a hold on strength
Whose passion and whose purpose will always go the length
A man who is so gentle, who opens up the door
A man who stands with courage against the chills of life and more
This man whom I call Wilfred whom other's have called Bill
Has warmed my heart completely, he took away my chill
I didn't see him often, but we were always friends
Sometime we would discuss, beginnings also ends
He gave to me his humor, his vision upon life
We sometimes spoke of children, my family and his wife
I know that's he's a battler, but in his time of need
All I can think to offer is goodbye my friend Godspeed

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



© Copyright 2001 Lynne Dale - All Rights Reserved
catalinamoon
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1 posted 2001-07-07 10:21 AM


This is a wonderful tribute. I am scared to ask, does this mean he is gone? Please let me known.
Sandra

HopeS
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2 posted 2001-07-07 11:53 AM


This was a beautifully expressed tribute
Yes I have also known  Bill as the sweet, caring friend for over 3 years and he was always full of caring words and  encouragement .
so my thoughts and prayers and with him now
Hope

inot2B
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3 posted 2001-07-07 11:55 AM


Very nice Kethry

Victoria
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4 posted 2001-07-07 02:01 PM


Lovely..Yes that is the bill i know too kethry. Nicely done..

              ~Victoria~

Janet Marie
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5 posted 2001-07-07 02:34 PM


Besides being an exceptional poet, Bill had this  gift for making you feel special and accepted for who you were...
He always took the time, often when weak and sick to send a note and encourage.
He has touched many here across many distances and miles.
This is a beautiful sincere tribute Keth...
thank you for sharing it.
peace and poetry
jm

Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me the light

Marsha
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6 posted 2001-07-07 04:07 PM


Keth dearest sister of my heart, this is a wonderful message to send. God speed my friend.

Don't stand and weep
I am not there I do not sleep


Take care
Love and warm stuff
Slushy

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Charisma
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7 posted 2001-07-07 04:24 PM


wish I had the right words to say....but all I have are the tears in my eyes...thank you for sharing your words about these wonderful Man

((hugs))
Charisma

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8 posted 2001-07-07 04:29 PM



Janet Marie
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9 posted 2001-07-08 02:04 PM


Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me the light

Elizabeth Santos
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10 posted 2001-07-08 02:29 PM


THank you, Kethry
What pure and loving words for our friend and his family
LIz

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11 posted 2001-07-08 02:49 PM



I think many of us were dominoed by Mr. Yeats...

well done, Kethry...this is one to be quite proud of, in many, many ways...

pass the candle...

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