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Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

0 posted 2003-03-20 05:50 PM

Life's not simple, all ups and downs,
Joys and sorrows, smiles and frowns.
I've had both, but lately it seems,
Frowns and sorrows, encompass my dreams.

My friends and family, are mostly all gone,
Memories of past, have haunted so long,
I ponder my life, as I've reached middle age,
Sometimes it's a chore, to write one more page.

Listen to Toerag, this message I send,
The valuable things, that this short-life gives,
Are the laughter and love
From family and friends.

I remember dear Lyra
Chipmunk-sweet friend,
I know she's at peace,
Reading poems with a grin.

[This message has been edited by Toerag (03-20-2003 05:51 PM).]

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2003-03-20 05:57 PM

Toe...So true, and a very sweet and heart felt poem.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2003-03-20 05:59 PM

Toe, this is truly a lovely poem--and straight from your loving heart. With this poem, you are so "right" in what you "write".

Peace & Love,
Linda

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

3 posted 2003-03-20 06:28 PM

Buzz, this is a beautiful poem
directly from your heart. I know
Lyra loves these poems written for
her, too. She is very much missed.

Hear Hugs, friend
Ethel

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-03-20 07:06 PM

Toe, I really appreciate this side of you..
So real, so soft, so gentle...so true!!
Excellent write!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before ~

Connel

Senior Member

since 2002-11-04

Posts 736
Florida, USA

5 posted 2003-03-20 07:21 PM

So sad actually.. But so very true.

Nice words, and very enoyed.

Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part!

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

6 posted 2003-03-20 07:56 PM

Yep... I know how you feel.

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

7 posted 2003-03-20 08:59 PM

Toe, I so love it when you write from the serious side of your heart. Your words pour out and touch the hearts of others.

And what an important message this piece conveys.

Hugs, Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

8 posted 2003-03-20 09:08 PM

Toe,

"The valuable things"....how true.

I am sorry I didn't get to have much contact with her, hadn't been here very long before she became quite ill, however, through all of you, I've come to know what a special lady she was.

A great poem. Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

9 posted 2003-03-20 10:19 PM

shlalalala...........live for today............
if only life were so simple

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

10 posted 2003-03-20 10:24 PM

The valuable things, that this short-life gives,
Are the laughter and love
From family and friends.

Yes, Toe, so true. hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

11 posted 2003-03-20 10:29 PM

Toerag, it is so kind of you to write this about our (my) dear sweet friend, Lyra. I am glad she is no longer in pain. But, I sure do miss her.

[This message has been edited by SmartChick (03-20-2003 10:30 PM).]

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

12 posted 2003-03-21 08:54 AM

Listen to Toerag, this message I send,
The valuable things, that this short-life gives,
Are the laughter and love
From family and friends.

Your message is a powerful one, sweets... so full of truth... such wise insight from a heart that's given so much laughter and love and a life that's known all too many sorrows.

It will always be one of my regrets that we didn't get to meet Lyra... I was quarantined back in September... and the end of this April is now so near, but that opportunity is gone. She touched so many of us, though... and will be loved by us forever.

This is an exquisitely beautiful tribute... from someone who knows what true wealth is all about. I thank you. *S*

[This message has been edited by suthern (03-21-2003 08:55 AM).]

Pilgrimage
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since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA