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Kethry
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0 posted 2002-05-19 08:32 PM

We didn't know her not at all
Except through Father Larry's eyes
Each word he wrote strong, proud and tall
Told of a girl that was his prize
The pieces grew and each one fit
We learned of her a little bit

We didn't know her, no not much
We saw her through her father's smile
We heard compassion though his touch
And saw the portrait grow awhile
We didn't know her that's for sure
But as he wrote we knew her more

We didn't know the day to day
The things that make a father proud
But we knew the things he'd say
We heard them often proud and loud
We grew to know her somewhat more
And grew in love of his adore

We didn't know the day would come
When she would leave and go away
We didn't think her day now done
Would be bereft of words to say
A poet's write is poet's song
And through his words her light goes on

We met a girl from father's pride
And now we share the pain inside

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

[This message has been edited by Kethry (05-20-2002 03:37 AM).]

Sunshine

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1 posted 2002-05-19 08:33 PM

Passions is People..with com[mon]Passion.

thank you Kethry.

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (05-19-2002 08:34 PM).]

Larry C

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2 posted 2002-05-19 08:41 PM

Oh Kethry,
I am so moved with tears of too many emotions. Thank you more than I can ever say for such a fabulous gift.

Marsha

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3 posted 2002-05-19 08:47 PM

Keth darling sister of my heart you are arrayed in compassion’s gown tonight, your heart and hand reach out to touch Larry and I can feel the wonderment of knowing so many people care about him.

When sorrow falls on our hearts like it has for Larry, often the only thought we have is that we cannot get through this dark time. You have lit a light for Larry, something his eyes can cling to when the darkness seems all encompassing. Thank you for this beautiful poem, it carries within it something very rare and incredibly precious. It carries a light of hope and the knowledge Ginger Michele will always live in that light.

Take care Larry, Thank you darling heart for gifting him with light

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the eathquake wind and fire
Oh

Enchantress
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4 posted 2002-05-19 08:49 PM

How very beautifully penned Kethry.
We do indeed share Larry's pain..
in the loss of his daughter,
who we came to know through his words.
Thank you for saying something
that is in all of our hearts.

Martie

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5 posted 2002-05-19 08:51 PM

Kethry

Such a tender message for a father to read...to let him know he showed her picture around til we feel his lose in such a real way. This was written by a beautiful heart.

Marge Tindal

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6 posted 2002-05-19 08:52 PM

Kethry~
I am moved to more tears~
*HUGS*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Mistletoe Angel

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7 posted 2002-05-19 09:33 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) oh Kethry, yes indeed, and my prayers too join yours in supporting Larry during his loss! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSS) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a true angel and I know Larry will always be blessed to have such a loving friend like you as we all do, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kethry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Tracey
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8 posted 2002-05-19 09:46 PM

What lovely words of comfort you have written for Larry, and how true they all are. Yes, we all heard a little about his precious daughter, and how proud she made her Pop’s. what a lovely thing you have penned Kethry.

Madame Chipmunk
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9 posted 2002-05-19 09:51 PM

This is a preciously perfect poem, Keth...
and its so true...
we only knew her through Larry's eyes
but we knew how proud he was of his beloved daughter...
thank you for sharing this with the rest of our Passions family.

~teary hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

bsquirrel

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10 posted 2002-05-19 09:58 PM

Beautiful poem from a beautiful heart.

*sigh*

She said burn ... together.
-TON

Titia Geertman
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11 posted 2002-05-19 10:04 PM

I'm sitting here thinking what to say, but I think no words are needed here

Thank you sweet lady

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JamesMichael
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12 posted 2002-05-19 10:13 PM

Beautiful words you have written Kethry...James

Greeneyes

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13 posted 2002-05-19 10:27 PM

softly...

Lauren~

I would rather have one breath of his hair,
one kiss of his mouth,
one touch of his hand
than an eternity without it.

kaile

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14 posted 2002-05-19 10:43 PM

Kethry, these lines say it all...thank you for writing...

We met a girl from father's pride
And now we share the pain inside

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

15 posted 2002-05-19 10:46 PM

This is a beautiful poem for Larry. It is so nice of you to write it for him.

HopeS
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16 posted 2002-05-19 10:49 PM

yes beautiful , heartfelt ,touching words ,
I was moved to tears
Hope

Balladeer

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17 posted 2002-05-19 11:20 PM

These are beautiful words, Keth, and the last two lines say it all......

Suetang
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18 posted 2002-05-19 11:23 PM

Hello Lynne

This was such a marvellous piece of writing and so very heartfelt were your words. How true it is that we all experience Larry's pain.

Take care......Sue

Suetang

Honeybee
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19 posted 2002-05-19 11:49 PM

Kethry, this is a beautiful write, especially the last two lines. I thank you for writing this for Larry. We all share his grief and hold him in our prayers~

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~

my3monkeytoes
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20 posted 2002-05-19 11:53 PM

This is a beautiful tribute. Beautiful. Your "poetic song" has said much. Peace to all in Passions, and especially LarryC.

~Sydney McLean

andEmmamakes3
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21 posted 2002-05-20 07:37 AM

Keth that you have taken the time to create such a superbly crafted poem to offer in some way comfort to Larry shows without doubt how compassionate and loving you are. Beautiful writing and amazing sentiments, but over all the love you feel for Larry C must give his soul some measure of comfort in a time of inconsolable grief

lots of love
Emma

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for ages? In the grand ancestral line
Of things eternal, mounting to divine

ethome
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22 posted 2002-05-20 07:52 AM

Very nicely penned Kethry....I loved the read!

serenity blaze
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23 posted 2002-05-20 08:12 AM

made me cry...I'm a "daddy's girl"--beautiful Keth...and today is so sad.

ecrivan
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24 posted 2002-05-20 08:43 AM

a beautiful tribute Keth done for a compassionate person.

suthern

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25 posted 2002-05-20 10:40 AM

In this poem... and especially in the closing couplet... you've summed up what so many of us are feeling. This is a beautiful write of compassion, Kethry.

Toerag
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26 posted 2002-05-20 12:22 PM

Larry, though I don't know you, I pray for God's healing and that time will help ease your pain....I know I'm usually little more than a smart ass, but truly I'm so sorry for your loss...perhaps in time's healing and God's help you'll soon perhaps smile again....again, my deepest sympathy....Toe

Victoria

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27 posted 2002-05-20 12:27 PM

a sad one indeed..very touching kethry ...hugs...

~Victoria

Mother_Earth
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28 posted 2002-05-20 10:01 PM

Kethry, you wrote a very moving tribute to Larry C and let us share your words. To lose any family member is a terrible loss, but to lose a child has to be the hardest. I will pray for Larry and all who have a loss. Thank you for giving us a little look into your loving heart, ME

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29 posted 2002-05-20 10:05 PM

This is a beautiful tribute, Kethry!