Last letter to Lyra...in sunshine you'll be

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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

0 posted 2003-03-18 05:44 PM

In sweet memory of my friend Lyra, a Chipmunk lady

You were a Chipmunk......but a Lady
Who left me with memories so sweet
How can I ever tell you dearest Lyra
What it meant when finally we did meet

Your strenght has always amazed me
As did your positive, optimistic style
When I think back and remember you
First thing pops up is your bright smile

A smile so warm, so full compassion
Your twinkling eyes that could see through
Thank you for coming down to Tampa
And bringing David, your love so true

I like to think you're up in sunshine
Then even here you'll warm my heart
A golden treasure walked into my life
Of wich for ever you will be part

You may rest in peace my friend...

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (03-18-2003 08:20 PM).]

Chanson
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since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

1 posted 2003-03-18 06:07 PM

... ~touching ...

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

2 posted 2003-03-18 06:28 PM

Very touching poem. Touching tribute to Lyra.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2003-03-18 06:30 PM

...I'm crying right now. I had no idea that our beloved Lyra was now with us only in spirit. She had suffered so much, but she was a real trooper. Popping in to read our poems and make replies from her bed, she was a true blue Pipster until the end. I used to look forward to reading her wonderful poetry and her thoughtful and sweet replies. She was a beautiful, creative and caring human being. Titia, this was lovely. Warm hugs to you. xo

Lyra, if you can hear me now (and I know you can), we really loved you---and always will...God bless you!

Fly free among your fellow angels...
Love,
Linda

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

4 posted 2003-03-18 06:40 PM

How softly this angel has left one plane, to take her rightful station in another.
Somehow that would delight her.
Lyra keeps well each and every best, and most of all of us.
I so appreciate your poem, and receiving this sad news this way.
It took but a heartbeat to love her.
ThisDiamond

Poet deVine

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since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

5 posted 2003-03-18 06:41 PM

Titia, I will come back to read this fully but now, tears cloud my eyes. She was such a sweet lady..she will be missed.

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

6 posted 2003-03-18 07:34 PM

Titia.....yes, her smile......

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2003-03-18 07:54 PM

(big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I wish I could have met her with you at the Florida meet, but I am just glad you got to meet her and know you will always hold her memories true as she will always be watching us with her warm loving smile! (wipes tears) I send many angel hugs your way, sweet friend, as I send many to Dave, you have an angelic heart like Lyra, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-18-2003 07:55 PM).]

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

8 posted 2003-03-18 07:54 PM

One of the most wonderful moments of my time in Passions was learning and reading of the poets' meet in Florida...how everyone that could, came together...how stories and poetry was shared, how bonds were forged, how memories were made...and how real relationships can become, even if they begin on the Internet...it established my belief that good places, like Passions, exists - and poet people, like Lyra...are real...

bless you Titia...thank you for sharing this.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

9 posted 2003-03-18 08:25 PM

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful person

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

10 posted 2003-03-18 08:29 PM

Titia,
Lucky you. I spoke with her but never saw her. A lovely tribute to a lovely lady. Peace.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

11 posted 2003-03-18 08:44 PM

You are so fortunate to have been at one of the meets and had the chance to meet our dear Lyra.
Thank you for sharing Titia.
~Hugs, Nancy~

Pilgrimage
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since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

12 posted 2003-03-18 10:48 PM

Titia, I didn't know about it until I saw your poem this afternoon. Then I couldn't reply. Now, I'd like to tell you that those are memories I'll treasure too. How bright she was, so quick and alive and positive. I hope her family knows how much sympathy they have.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

13 posted 2003-03-18 11:21 PM

I am back for the second time, Titia. I didn't know my dear friend, Lyra, was no longer with us. This is a lovely tribute to our friend.

Balladeer

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

14 posted 2003-03-18 11:51 PM

Amen, Titia

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

15 posted 2003-03-19 12:56 PM

Titia~ You are so lucky for having met her.
That memory will remain with you forever.
Amen for Lyra and you dear friend...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (03-19-2003 12:57 AM).]

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

16 posted 2003-03-19 01:13 AM

Thank you so much, for sharing your memory with the rest of us.
Lyra was a special passionate gift, and we shall all miss her talent and friendship.

Muys
Member

since 2002-04-06

Posts 389
The Netherlands

17 posted 2003-03-19 07:26 AM

A beuatiful memery for your friend Lyra, Titia. I am in tears, we lost a good friend
She had sufferend so much,I hope she
rest in peace

[This message has been edited by Muys (03-20-2003 01:51 PM).]

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

18 posted 2003-03-19 07:54 AM

Titia, I couldn't reply to your poem yesterday, but I want to thank you for sharing your pictures and kind words of when you met our sweet little Chippymunk.

When I first came here, it seemed that whenever I would get in my moods of discouragement, dear Lyra would always pop in with an encouraing word for me. She could feel the hurt in others, and was always there with a helpful hand and smile. I always looked for her when I came into Passions. Now I will look for her in the Heavens.

Rest In Peace, Dear Lyra

I love you and miss you,
Ethel

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