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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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each has a destination straight and narrow, roundabout for business or vacation mine didn't go as planned didn't follow the road intended a major detour changed my course and I found that road dead-ended lost and frightened, all by myself my horizon brimmed with salty tears I questioned, would I always be alone I still had so many years after some time of aimless wandering burned out thoughts and weary pondering when familiar music burned my ears old photos, brought me to quaking tears with memories, yellowed, but still so near I knew it was time for my wandering to end I'd found a new road around the bend with a fellow traveler, a hand to hold warmth and comfort when nights grew cold must change my course must turn about begin again from inside out to climb a new mountain and drink from life's fountain in the valley of desolation I'd finally found some consolation our journey together begins anew our own road, we will follow my useless map lies crumpled now my bitter tears, I've swallowed where this road leads, we don't yet know to happiness or sorrow together, we will take it slow and dream of sweet tomorrows some roads are smoothly paved some, under construction up hills and down through cities and towns all part of life's instructions lives don't always go as planned they sometimes change direction east or west worst or best take some time for reflection  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (01-11-2002 03:55 PM).] |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Very nicely written, Madame Chipmunk. Thanks for sharing.  -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Lyra - Nicely penned - I'm glad you have somebody new. Just don't mug him and leave him by the road!  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) So well said, sweet friend, life can be filled with highways and byways and it can be clear or rough sailing from here, but as long as we dream sweetly and keep a positive state-of-mind and love, we will find the journey ahead to be promising and happy! (kiss on cheek) Soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so much, you are always a delight to us all! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra darling girl this is utterly totally fabulous. This I think is written for David? Mmmmm well I love it and you darling girl. I love this journey you have written this so incredibly well. Truly first class work darling girl give me more. Big Smiles here   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra,you`ve been through alot but you and David together wil make it through.Nothing but sunshine ahead for you my special friend.    Juanita |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lyra, This is an excellent write. It soothed me like a warm breeze. Even shivered me knees. Sy |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh " to climb a new mountain" how lovely this was, floria |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Lyra - So much wisdom and beauty held within these words that you write. Glad to see you posted this one here. Dave |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!Yes sometimes our life takes some very strange turns but the joy of life is that we never know what is around the next bend..may your journey be a smooth and silky ride. I love this poem. **big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. [This message has been edited by Startime (01-12-2002 03:43 PM).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This reminded of a song by Trisha Yearwood "where your road leads, I will follow" You have touched on much wisdom in this one, Lyra. I like. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Lyra Wow!This was great.I'm glad you have a good man like David to complete your journey.Very beautiful! |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Thank you for allowing me to take a few steps with you, wonderful poem. Regards, Olias. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your replies, Newell, Sy and Floria  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks for walking with me, Karen, Dave and Olias  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
LongJohn, Noah and Marsha....thanks for your replies. The poem is about my wonderful husband, David. I would never leave him by the side of the road. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and we will walk down that road hand in hand, forever...or until the road ends.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (01-13-2002 08:09 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra--The road traveled with love...is the best road..I'm so glad you are on it. Wonderful and uplifting poem! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Juanita, Kay and Dave...Thanks for your replies. I think I remember that song, kay...and it is a compliment to have this poem compared to it. David says that he will keep traveling hand in hand with me, even if I bring my entire wardrobe and all my cosmetics everywhere. Now...that is a real special man!  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Martie. I agree with you. I think we took the road less traveled!  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
where this road leads, we don't yet know to happiness or sorrow together, we will take it slow and dream of sweet tomorrows Lyra, i'm not a pessimistic person but i can't help doubting this paragraph..why bother to walk if the road inevitably leads you to sorrow? i hope you didn't find my response insulting... |
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