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Larry C

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0 posted 2002-03-21 02:11 AM

Beacon of Hope
By Larry Chadwick

When hope is almost gone,
And you are out of despair.
It is that faint beacon of light,
That will lead you from here to there.

That lighthouse that’s on the shore,
You’ve seen it so often before.
Never a thought of your need for it,
And now it’s all you’re looking for.

And now here I sit all alone,
Reflecting about me and you.
Hoping the thoughts are bright enough,
That you might see them too.

You’ve seen it so often before,
Me sitting here on the shore.
Without much thought of it,
Could I have what you’re looking for?

March 20, 2002

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

[This message has been edited by Larry C (03-21-2002 02:32 AM).]

Mysteria

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1 posted 2002-03-21 02:35 AM

A extremely well presented poem in both visual and poetic images. I loved the reflective manner to it, and the truth that we do indeed hang onto a glimmer of light and hope. And that is how it should be. I liked this one a great deal Larry, and thanks for sharing it with us.

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.
~* Albert Einstein *~

Larry C

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2 posted 2002-03-21 02:54 AM

Sharon,
Thanks so much for the Cheat Sheet 101 class tonight. Wow and tons of compliments too! I'll take lessons from you any time. LOL Thank you...thank you, friend.

Midnitesun

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3 posted 2002-03-21 03:37 AM

Wow, Larry, the poem is really excellent, and so is the picture.

Thanks for the positive thoughts. This is my last read for the night...thank you for sharing a warm giant flashlight of hope.

SEA

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with you

4 posted 2002-03-21 03:39 AM

"And now here I sit all alone,
Reflecting about me and you.
Hoping the thoughts are bright enough,
That you might see them too.

You’ve seen it so often before,
Me sitting here on the shore."

this part really touches

Janet Marie
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5 posted 2002-03-21 01:16 PM

Never a thought of your need for it,
And now it's all you're looking for.

And now here I sit all alone,
Reflecting about me and you.
Hoping the thoughts are bright enough,
That you might see them too.
=================================

Larry as always your rhymes are divine..but its the longing and sincerety in this gem of pen that reaches out. Well done poet sir...poem and presentation. cool pic

Of all the things in me I could never be,
of the true I kept hidden from view,
the best parts of my heart ...
were the ones touched by you.

jm

Marsha

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6 posted 2002-03-21 01:27 PM

Larry darling boy this is exceptional writing, utterly utterly brilliant. You have truly outdone yourself this time. Every single word in this is utterly perfect, you’ve really nailed this

Rarely is writing this good, certainly this far exceeds my expectations and my expectations for you are always high. YOU are a very good writer and this proves it. The presentation is brilliant, well done darling boy this is exquisite

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 Luke 2:79

Carolina
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7 posted 2002-03-21 02:50 PM

Can I ditto everything that everyone else said?

I absolutely LOVE it!

Live today as if it's your last. Love today as if it's your first. Lisa

Dulcinea
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8 posted 2002-03-21 03:24 PM

A lighthouse to lead to harbors of safety...very nicely done!

Greeneyes

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9 posted 2002-03-21 03:27 PM

Larry~
Beacon of hope
Beacon of light, gently shine for all to see...this is a wonderful, heart felt write...very gentle of you...
Lauren~

Greeneyes~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (03-21-2002 03:28 PM).]

strbbux
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10 posted 2002-03-21 08:37 PM

Larry,I am a sucker for lighthouses and beautiful poems. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Honeybee
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11 posted 2002-03-21 08:43 PM

An excellent, introspective poem, well written!

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Mistletoe Angel

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12 posted 2002-03-21 08:54 PM

WOW!!! Oh my gosh, this is an excellent optimistic insightful poem, sweet friend, may we all find that faint glimmer of flight through every dark cloud and have our hearts embrace His lighthouse of love always in times of greatest need! (smiels) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is excellent! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Larry C

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13 posted 2002-03-21 09:30 PM

Kacy,
Hey thanks! This picture was taken at Bandon, Oregon...by me!!!

Susan,
I am so delighted! Thanks so much.

JM,
Thank you so much. But it only worked because I was tutored by the best. (Mysteria)

Mushy,
Now that I know what cheat sheets are...

And thank you for such kind words.

Carolina,
Whoa...thanks a bunch.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

Larry C

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14 posted 2002-03-21 09:33 PM

Dulcinea,
Exactly where it should lead. Thanks a lot.

Lauren,
It's for a friend. Thank you so very much.

floria,
Finally...I found your weak spot!

Thanks.

Melissa,
Thanks so much. I'm glad you read it.

Noah,
It's something we can hang on to when times are dark.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

BluesSerenade
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15 posted 2002-03-22 12:24 PM

That beacon of hope is there for a reason.
Thank you for this gentle reminder.
And that picture, oh that picture....
is so me!

Really nice writing Larry~

Larry C

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16 posted 2002-03-22 01:17 AM

Lori,
Hey those are very kinds and are appreciated. Thanks.

Sunshine

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17 posted 2002-03-22 06:44 AM

We often ask ourselves if we are needed, let alone desired, for desire fades, and needs grow...I can see why this has touched so many, so quickly...

well done, Sir...when you let your heart show, I find that it becomes a...

keeper...

Tracey
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18 posted 2002-03-22 07:29 AM

Love this one Larry, both the poem and the picture.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Larry C

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19 posted 2002-03-22 09:56 AM

Karilea,
So is that my heart that is the keeper?

(I get it) and thanks so very much.

Tracey,
Well...thanks.

Madame Chipmunk
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20 posted 2002-03-22 11:31 PM

Both poem and picture support each other so well, Larry....
Its so good to have hope....please send me some.
I loved your poem

~hugs~

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Seymour Tabin
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21 posted 2002-03-22 11:44 PM

Larry C,
What can I add? Except I enjoyed

Larry C

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22 posted 2002-03-22 11:51 PM

Lyra,
I pray for your hope and courage, your faith and health, your life and happiness. I wish you peace and joy. But most of all I wish you well. Please know that I haven't forgotten you and think of you often.

Sy,
Wow! Thanks for that.

Midnitesun

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23 posted 2002-03-23 12:06 PM

Larry, are you here?
Can you hear me tonight?
Can you see me allright
with your beacon of light?
You always shine.
You are a friend of mine.
But I know
I have to
share you
with everyone else.
And that's OK too.
did you know,
we all love you?

Larry C

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24 posted 2002-03-23 12:15 PM

Oh Kacy,
What a dear friend you are. Yes I hear and yes I am here. I do feel the friendship and love that is here in these blue walls. Makes me wish I was omniscient!

You have been my beacon of light once again Kacy. Thank you for that and more.

Midnitesun

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25 posted 2002-03-23 12:22 PM

OK, OK. Can we stop all the gushing now? I mean, I'm not exactly an oil field of wonderful stuff, but the truth is Larry,
YOU ARE WONDERFUL!

Larry C

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26 posted 2002-03-23 12:28 PM

Kacy,
See...now you stepped over the line. ROTFL Earth to Kacy...come in. Please let a little reality into these blue walls. LMAO

Are we going to have to start sparring again? Huh? Are we?

skyshine

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27 posted 2002-03-23 12:37 PM

Perhaps it is possible Larry....thanks for the hope tonight.

sky

Midnitesun

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28 posted 2002-03-23 12:39 PM

LOL, yes, I guess so bro.
Thanks for climbing Mount Masada with me, it's not so scary, Larry, (love that rhyme!)
it's more fun with a friend.
I'm going to sign off soon for tonight.
It's about time to sit at the window again, and catch Aurora's nightly show.
she is quite a dancer!

Larry C

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29 posted 2002-03-23 12:43 PM

skyshine,
It is more than possible... Sometimes we would only recognize the light because of the dark. Courage friend and thanks. It is nice meet you. Hope you are enjoying PiPs and I must find your your work.

Kacy,
You lucky girl you! Oh am I jealous. And in case you wondered...I'd love that dance.

Midnitesun

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30 posted 2002-03-23 12:52 PM

OK. Larry, I'll tell Lady Aurora to save the last one for you-know-who. Good night, friend, and try to stay cooler tomorrow than 90F.

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31 posted 2002-03-23 12:55 PM

Beautiful Larry.

Larry C

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32 posted 2002-03-23 01:15 AM

Kacy,
LOL Aurora vs. 90*...hmmmm. Now who has the good life?

Thanks friend.

Suetang
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33 posted 2002-03-23 03:49 PM

Hello Larry

This was a stunning piece of writing that complimented your picture perfectly.

Take care....Sue

Suetang

Denise

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34 posted 2002-03-23 10:35 PM

Beautifully written and presented, Larry!

Larry C

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35 posted 2002-03-24 02:13 AM

Sue,
Wow...thanks a bunch. It is a strange feeling to find a picture of your own making inspire a poem as well. It was fun. You are such a faithful friend.

Denise,
To a woman whom I admire immensely...thanks.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

cottage
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36 posted 2002-03-25 03:21 AM

very interesting poem here!

truly enjoyed!

~ cottage

Larry C

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37 posted 2002-03-25 11:07 PM

cottage,
Thank you. Much appreciated.

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