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Race for the Cure
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Race for the Cure |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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 Everywhere you look, there’s a sea of pink Disease touches more people than you’d think Shivering in the dark, waiting for dawn The pistol cracks and the runners are gone Soon even walkers are well on their way Smiles and tears both evident on this day. Whatever weather, they’re out on the street The great power of love inspiring their feet Lists of names are inscribed across each back Giving incentive no trophy or plaque Can ever equal. For those who survive, Someone celebrates their being alive. And those whose long struggle ended in death Are remembered with each laboring breath. All these participants know the real race Is to find a cure for what many face To help such a breakthrough, they’ll huff and puff But human feet just can’t go fast enough! Many, many thanks to Marge for helping me with my ribbon problems. I plead guilty to computer illiteracy and rejoice in friends kind enough to bail me out. *G* [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 10-11-2001).] |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Suthern~ "Is to find a cure for what many face To help such a breakthrough, they’ll huff and puff But human feet just can’t go fast enough!" yes.  this is fantastic hugs to you (it's great to see you here!!) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I'll be taking part in this on Saturday here in my city suthern. . . thanks for this. . . great to see you back!!!------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, A thoughtful and well written work, enjoyed |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
We surely do need to pick up the pace... Well said, my suthern friend.. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, indeed! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuthernGal~ Beautifully said~  And indeed it is good to see you~  Check your e-mail~ Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
It's so great to see you Suthern ... I've missed you! This is a wonderfully inspirational piece ... got my heart pumping just reading through it. Thank you for this encouraging read! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
and I bet you thought no one even missed ya  good to see you back where you belong Ruth. a cadence kissed poem with a cause.... well done poetess suthern  Here I stand like it matters... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sea: Thank you so much... those hugs were just what I needed! *S* Sven: I will, too... my 8th. *S* I'll be thinking of you, miles away, seeking one common goal.... thank you! Seymour: I had a special spicy friend of ours in mind when I wrote it. *S* Thank you! Nan: My personal pace is ridiculously slow... I keep expecting them to have a cure by the time I stagger over the finish line. *G* Fortunately, I believe it's the participation that counts. *S* Thank you very much! Denise: Thank you for reading! *S* Marge: I almost hollered "help" yesterday... but I was stubborn and convinced I could/should manage? LOL Thank you for reading and rescuing... and for reminding me so often you remember. *S* Kit: You mean you SAW that picture of Mel Gibson????? LOL... I wish!! *G* Seriously, thank you very much... your kind words are greatly appreciated. *S* Janet Marie: Yeppers... you read my mind. *G* Thank you so much for the beautiful picture... it's especially appropriate for another one of this poem's "inspirations." *S* Thank you all for the kind words welcoming me back... each and every one are greatly appreciated. For at least a while, my time here will continue to be limited... but it's very good to be back in any capacity. *S* I've missed you more than I can say. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Belle - What a very appropriate poem. When I first read the title, I thought it was about you chasing around after that scalawag Toerag to cure your blues. Here's a hug to keep you going. |
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Carolina Member
since 2001-08-17
Posts 224Myrtle Beach, SC |
I'm so glad to see you back, suthern! This was definitely a great dedication to a great cause. Live today as if it's your last. Love today as if it's your first. Lisa |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Not only a race, suthern girl, it's a marathon...but we gotta keep running.... WONDERFUL to see you again, sweet friend  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The pink ribbon award goes to you, suthern. Thanks for caring and sharing this problem, which leaves so many people blue. 'Run for your life' has a different meaning for these women. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
this poem should be posted at each race, it is wonderful, and yeppers, its good to see you here love you lady |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Welcome home, suthern. A great need to remember all of the charities that rely on giving hearts and helping hands. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you dear for this wonderful poem and the reminder. And it IS nice to see you back here - quit hiding ok?  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So good to see you, Ruth, and read this wonderful poem!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LJA: Now THAT'S a race worth running! LOL Granted, I need wings on my feet to catch a peek... but the sight of his (ever-fleeing *G*) behind IS a blues-buster! *G* Thanks for the read, sailor... and the hug! *S* Carolina: So you're not a girl anymore, CG? LOL Thank you very much... glad you like! *S* Balladeer... Yes, sir... it is indeed... and we must. *S* And when I tire, I've only to hug a survivor... if they can, I can. *S* Thank you, dear friend... more than I can say. *S* Midnitesun: It sure does... something I couldn't forget as I moved one name from my "celebration" list to my "memory" list. (One year today... I miss you, Helen!) Thank you for reading... your words mean much to me. *S* jellybeans: Since KJ made off with a copy, I suspect it's gonna get some exposure. *G* Thank you isn't nearly enough, dear friend... but I do thank you. *S* Lady in White: Yeppers... more than sympathy is needed. *S* Thank you for reading! PDV: I know you're having computer difficulties... so I appreciate your read and comments even more. *S* Thank you! Martie: Thank you so very much, kind lady. *S* |
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