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Chipmunk Haven |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Chipmunk Haven By Larry Chadwick In memory of Lyra I knew a little chipmunk that had so much to give, You could see it every day just by how she lived. She struggled with the challenges of the seasons, The loss of her son and her health were among the reasons. But as you would expect any chipmunk would surely be, She was full of spunk and had even more energy. It seemed she could write just as fast as she could talk, And I would guess she always ran rather than to walk. She cheered my life as chipmunks are so apt to do, And always offered encouragement whenever I was blue. These woods won’t be the same now that she has past, But scattered all about are gems that will forever last. So this winter was too much for a chipmunk to endure, And we’ll miss her very much that certainly is for sure. Thank you for the blessings that you brought here to your friends, Thank goodness these woods have no walls and our haven never ends. March 18, 2003 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (03-18-2003 08:39 PM).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tears here for Lyra |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
She will live on in her words, and in our hearts. This is lovely Larry. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Me, too. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I knew you would find the correct words to express your feelings Larry, and bring us through the forest with you... Bless you. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A wonderful tribute Larry. She will be missed so much! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Larry - beautiful. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Thank you for the blessings that you brought to your friends, Thank goodness these woods have no walls and our haven never ends I am at such a loss for words when I want so much to find them. Thank you Larry for the comfort you bring to the sorrow that I'm feeling. Good-bye Dear Heart~ and God Bless you! |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
A very fine tribute sir. I enjoyed your clever rhyme and gently appealing choice of words. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Larry...A wonderful tribute to Lyra. Thanks from my heart...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lovely homage to our beloved Lyra. You are one who has known so much loss and sorrow in your own life, can write from that place like no other. This is yet another such write. Bless you for this. Lyra is smiling... Warm hugs, Linda |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
I'm sure Lyra would have loved this poem. We will all miss her.  sky Waited on a line of greens and blues, just to be the next to be with you.. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Well, I'm crying again. But tears haven't been that far away this afternoon. Thanks for expressing my feelings. I can't write about them. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
i just voted for "A little Alien" before i slept...how can things change so fast? hugs to you for this tender tribute |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Lovely tribute for our dear Lyra. May she rest in peace. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Larry, this is just beautiful. And, I miss her so much. I wasn't able to call her as often as I wanted to. But, I thought of her every single day. She was my dearest friend. |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
Larry this was wonderful. She will be missed here. I wish I had more time to get to know her. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Another wonderful proof that we had a special soul residing here amongst us. Look at all the outpouring of Lyra memory, of Love. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet Larry, I know there exists such a place where chipmunks truly can fly and now she will always be watching over us with love and her hugs of strength and comfort! (sad sigh) This is a big warm hug to the heart, sweet friend, my prayers are with her entire family, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, 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 (03-19-2003 01:18 AM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful words Larry...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Larry, I'm with you in spirit on this one even if I don't have the words. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
It is treu, She is gone my dear Chipmunk and I am in tears. I lost a good friend Her srengt has always amazed me. We all will miss her. She may rest in peace Beaytiful poem Larry [This message has been edited by Muys (03-20-2003 01:45 PM).] |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Lyra was truely blessed to have such a warm friend in you, Larry.  When you think you have heard it all, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I think my words are stuck in my throat with my tears... but I thank you for this. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Thank you all for responding to my sentiments regarding the loss of a fine friend and poet Lyra. She will be dearly missed. And Super Dave...you are not forgotten. Feel free to join us here. We will offer you our support and encouragement during this extremely difficult time. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know I bet she is somewhere saying, "Wow all this for me?" She was quite a gal. Very nice tribute Larry. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Thank you for the blessings that you brought here to your friends, Thank goodness these woods have no walls and our haven never ends. She brought so many blessings, giggles and joy to these blue pages. She will be missed so much. Thank you Larry, for your wonderful words...hugs, Marti |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sharon, I'm sure you are right. May she rest in peace. Marti, Thank you. She is indeed missed. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Beautiful... “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry... "Thank goodness these woods have no walls and our haven never ends." Yes...so true! Thank you for this.  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Larry - I read this with a heart warm for the little chipmunchkin. My thoughts of her and for the family... BC |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Larry, this is a wonderful tribute to the sweetest little chipmunk. I am so sorry she has gone. Hugs Sandra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
EC, Thank you. Martie, Indeed...thanks. Bill, Yes for Lyra and her family...thank you. Sandra, It makes us all sad. And thank you. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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