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suthern
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0 posted 2001-12-06 10:32 AM


Take me back to yesterday
When dreams were not yet shattered
When moving woes and Christmas lists
Were concerns that really mattered.

Take me back to yesterday
When fear didn't quake my knees
When bile didn't rise within my throat
Transport me back in time, please!

Remind me how it felt to breathe
Before the word "cancer" was uttered
When terror didn't dominate
These thoughts which are so cluttered.

Take me back to yesterday
And a life not filled with dread
Let hope and happiness romp again
Within this weary head.

Take me back to yesterday
Protect me from tomorrow
Or give me now a guarantee
It won't bring only sorrow.

Dedicated to my Daddy, inspired by Marge - 12/6/01

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1 posted 2001-12-06 10:34 AM



"Dedicated to my Daddy....Inspired by Marge..."

YES!!!!

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2 posted 2001-12-06 10:45 AM


SuthernGal~
You know I share the spirit of this one~

Bless you and bless your dad.
Prayers are lifted in his name to the One who can heal all~
I love you~
*HUGS*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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3 posted 2001-12-06 10:47 AM


Sunshine: Thank you! *S*

And Marge... hon, you've earned some major polish on your halo this morning... I can never thank you enough. *S*

Yesterday seems a million miles away... now all I can do is pray.

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4 posted 2001-12-06 11:01 AM


please add my name to the list of thoughts and prayers being sent out for your dad, you and your family. I'm so very sorry to hear your family is being touched by this.
heart-hugs
jm

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5 posted 2001-12-06 11:28 AM


Oh yeah Suthern ~ I'd like those guarantees too....This is a great write, thanks for sharing.  Bonnie
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6 posted 2001-12-06 11:32 AM


Suthern, my prayers are for you and yours.  Beautiful express.  *s*

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

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7 posted 2001-12-06 11:46 AM


Janet Marie & Gentle Spirit: Thank you both so very much... your prayers are appreciated more than I can say.

BSC: I don't think they're given, though. *sad smile* I'm glad you liked... thank you.

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8 posted 2001-12-06 01:42 PM


Belle - You write so well.

I sincerely hope your father does well.  You are such a loving, caring person.  God speed and God bless  for your father, and for you, too.

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9 posted 2001-12-06 01:44 PM


Beautiful writing in such sad times...

Hugs to you, my friend...

Regards,
sudhir

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10 posted 2001-12-06 02:19 PM


oh gosh lady "protect me from tomorrow"...what a way to say it...and you know if I could, I would...beautiful poem, in you, your daddy is a blessed man...
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11 posted 2001-12-06 02:28 PM


Suthern...Good luck to you and yours...hope and pray that you get a tomorrow that is better than yesterday....

luv & hugs,
amigo

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12 posted 2001-12-12 11:47 AM


LJA, Sudhir, jellybeans & amigo... old friends and new - your responses are so greatly appreciated.

I apologize for not getting back to this sooner... my thanks are sincere, no matter how belated. *S* You've all brought truth to the adage that a burden shared is a burden lightened... I thank you for your thoughts and prayers and the comfort your caring brings.

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13 posted 2001-12-18 02:15 AM


Suthern, may it comfort you to know you are not going to be alone going through this, hold on girl!  We've got you.

~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~

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14 posted 2001-12-18 07:14 AM


Oh Suthern ... what a heartwarming read this was ... such a beautifully flowing verse, with wonderful cadence throughout.  Please know that you have my sincere wishes that tomorrow will bring happiness to your life, and thank you for touching mine this morning.  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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15 posted 2001-12-18 07:43 AM


It's a new world order, isn't it.. Take us back indeed... We're right there with you, Ruth... Prayers for your dad still coming..
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16 posted 2001-12-18 08:26 AM


Suthern,
A sad and lovely write. Beautiful rhyme and cadence. My love Sy

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17 posted 2001-12-21 02:27 PM


Mysteria, Kit, Nan & Seymour: Your thoughts and prayers and kind comments mean so much to me... and your the hands you offer in friendship do comfort. *S* Thank you all so very much!!
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