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Dedicated to Superman
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Dedicated to Superman |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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In times of trouble, fear and doubt, it pays to cast your LOVE about, and focus on the WE and THEE, and not the tribulations of ME. Put the needs of the children first, or the elderly , disabled or lonely. To the sick and the poor if you'll open your heart's door you'll find your heart's sailing on a swifter breeze, taking you to sheltered shores, where PEACE awaits with open arms to rescue you from drowning harms and shelter you from the stormy seas. For casting your line out let's you reel yourself in, and keeps the storms at bay, while letting tides of PEACE rush in. For Cristopher Reeve..a real-life Superman inspired by reading "Still Me", by Christopher Reeve |
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Alan Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
Midnitesun...this fits the man perfectly. Very nice tribute. Enjoyed it. alan |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Alan, thank you so much. I am glad that I 'captured' Superman. He really is a brave hero. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh*oh gosh yes, he will always be an inspiration to us all. This is a wonderful tribute to him. BRAVO!!!! I love it...  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 YAY!!! More faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings at a single bound...resembles the love of our Christopher Reeve! BRAVO!!! I LOVE IT!!! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Startime. Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself, I look to this image of Superman, who flies high above the maddening crowd, like wonderful dove. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Noah, this one's got you flying high  But then you are usually on cloud 9 anyway.Look up in the sky, it's Noah, with Mistletoe.  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Love this, Chris Reeve turned out to be more of a superman than we ever knew. But I still remember George Reeve on tv in black and white.."faster than a speeding bullter..more powerful than a locomotive.." Yep, I'm old. Sandra |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Great poem, I never read the book but I know that he has lots of courage. [This message has been edited by walker (edited 11-05-2001).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful tribute to a real life hero! Enjoyed very much, Nancy. ~Time has cast a spell on you, So that you won't ever forget me.~ [This message has been edited by Enchantress (edited 11-05-2001).] |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Great poem Kacy. We all get so caught up in "me, me , me,"... we have to remember to stand back and think of others and put them first sometimes. Thanks for the reminder. And though I have not read his book, I have followed Christopher Reeves story, and he is indeed a remarkable human being. Thanks for the reminder If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? [This message has been edited by Tracey (edited 11-05-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sandra, Walker, Nancy, Tracey, thankyou for reading this. (And I remember the 'old' Superman too, who was also handsome and brave) This book is so interesting, I cannot stop reading it. And it keeps me in tune with positive thinking, which has been difficult to these past few weeks. Thanks again for flying with me on this one. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I was saddened the day that one of my favorite stars was struck down in such a tragic accident. I am so proud to see that our Superman is certainly just that. For he has struggled long and hard to be who he is now....A real life Superman. An inspiration to us all....just another thing we need to have so that we can keep our normal ho-hum lives in perspective when we think our world has dealt us a bad blow. thanks for this...well said. a very fitting tribute. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you so much, Magnus. Somehow, I think he knows what a wonderful inspiration he is. And as he struggles everyday to do the most basic things we usually take for granted, he still finds time to write, act, speak publicly, and inspire those around him to do their best. What more could anyone ask for in a hero???? |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Midnitesun, That's an awful lot of wisdom packed into one poem! So full of truth. We should never forget it or superman. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you Larry. There is so much more to this story, but this was enough for one poem. I've started working on one called Superman's Wife, but won't post it 'till I feel it is really 'Dana.' Dana Reeve is an amazingly strong woman. I guess you could call her Superwoman, but I don't know if she would like that title. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
By opening our hearts we can sometimes rescue many in need of help. We don't always need to have a big *S* on our chests. You have a lot of wisdom, my friend. Teach what you have learned to others, please. Thank you for this! Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Michael, good to see you here tonight. Literally SEE you here. Thanks for your generous words. I sincerely believe what I wrote. But the inspiration came from Chris Reeve, whose story is a source of strength for me. |
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