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His Roller Coaster
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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His Roller Coaster By Larry Chadwick I have a friend who has his own roller coaster, Though he spent very little it cost him a lot. He takes it with him wherever he goes, And it’s not for sale it really can’t be bought. If you saw him when he rode his roller coaster, You would actually not be willing on this ride to go. Even though it’s highest point is so high, And it’s lowest point so low. It’s that emotional roller coaster of life, Which all of us seem to know. But the average one isn’t that tall, And gets smaller as we grow. So I don’t envy his ride of extremes, On this roller coaster of highs and lows. Yet I linger somewhere nearby, It’s what a friend does when he knows. March 4, 2002 [This message has been edited by Larry C (03-04-2002 11:19 PM).] |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
What a friend indeed....amazing Larry~  Lauren~ Greeneyes~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Larry, this is soooooo beautifully touching, I think we all have these feelings when our emotions can be like roller-coasters and it can really be a ride we pay so much fate and attention for only to finally ride a carousel of peace in the end! (sigh) This is fabulous, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!   May love and light alway shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I'm glad you're there for him. We all need someone, and the people who carry their own rollercoasters most of all. Well-written and good. Nan |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lauren, Thank you so very much. Noah, Thanks for such a great response. "carousel of peace" I liked that. Nan, Thanks Nan. I'd want the same. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's not a ride to envy... but he's lucky to have a friend like you. I like this very much, Larry. [This message has been edited by suthern (03-05-2002 09:55 AM).] |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
I have known people like this and it makes me crazy, but I stand at their side and try to stay calm. I don't like roller coasters in real life or emotional life. Good write here Larry. floria Floria |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!Larry you have captured the way life can be for some....I dream so much that I don't go on too many lows...*giggling* I would rather be traveling amid the stars of my dreams....**big hugs** I love this poem... Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Larry C... I know this place...I have one.. I keep it tucked away in my closet...but every now and then it sneaks out...and takes me for a ride...Nice poem my friend... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Larry, you oughta see my ferris wheel!  |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Much as I love the roller coasters at the theme parks, I must admit I prefer to live my life on a more even keel. Though, I have ridden the odd roller coaster of life too. The highs are exhilerating, but I don’t like the lows much!! And hey, I want to hear more about Balladeers ferris wheel!! Lol If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? [This message has been edited by Tracey (03-05-2002 11:28 PM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
suthern, Thanks. You are so completely right. floria, I got off my roller coaster in my 20's. But know the ride too well. Thanks for your kind words. Karen, I'm with you. It's a preferable plan! Thanks. Magnus, I hate it when that happens! Thanks friend. Balladeer, ROTFL Cheaper than a roller coaster, I assume! LOL Thanks.  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Tracey, Totally and maybe we should dare Balladeer to bring out his ferris wheel and show it off! ROTFL Thanks and I'm with you on this topic. |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
You know, I hope that my friends are like you when my rollercoaster decides to take me for a ride! Just don't fall in love with me and no one will get hurt |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Skyfire, I'm sure they are...but if they're not. I'll be here. Thanks. ROTFL at your disclaimer about love. And shame on you! |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Larry, Nice to know you are a great friend who is there for him.Unfortunately there are many people like this.It would be great if they all had just one friend like you.  Peaches |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
peaches, One at a time, huh? Thanks. Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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