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Good Bye...Between the Lines (for Ginger Michelle)
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Good Bye...Between the Lines (for Ginger Michelle) |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Good Bye…Between the Lines (for Ginger Michelle) By Larry Chadwick I loved you from the start, Good Bye It was a simple thing to do. Good Bye Your sweet smile lit up my life, Good Bye I was a better person because of you. It was so much fun to watch you grow, Good Bye I relished each and every stage. Good Bye You were the daughter of my dreams, Good Bye I loved you at any age. You proved why daughters are so fun, Good Bye And that I was right to want one too. Good Bye One always seemed to be enough, Good Bye Now it seems that it was too few. I loved the child you became, Good Bye And all the mischief you would do. Good Bye But most of all, I must say, Good Bye I just loved that you were you. I would never have dreamed, Good Bye Of what a lady you would be. Good Bye And how you’d make me so very proud, Good Bye It was an incredible thing to see. Your years were gone far too soon, Good Bye But you always knew how much I cared. Good Bye I’ll never forget the way you were, Good Bye And how much of life we shared. June 5, 2002 Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a beautiful tender goodbye. But she lives on in your heart and in your smile, and the kindness you always offer everyone. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I know the strength it takes to say goodbye, but it is always welcome in my heart, to see others share their strength, as well... this is lovely, Larry, and your daughter is smiling... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How very beautiful and tender... I hope you know how many hearts you're held in. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is as perfect as it gets, Larry. One never forgets the love, the person or the memories and yet there is a time when goodbyes must be acknowledged as life goes on as it must. Rememberance and acknowledgement....hand in hand. I salute you, sir  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Beautiful words, Larry. Take care. Sandra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, And that's why I am able to write of her so tenderly. Thank you dear friend.  Karilea, Thank you for being such a supportive friend. suthern, I have a fairly good idea...and that's what has sustained me. Thank you friend. Michael, Thank you sir. I have drawn much strength directly from you. I won't ever forget. Sandra, Thanks for such faithful support. Peace dear friend. |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
Larry- Hello. I know how hard it is to say goodbye. We all have had to at least once in our lives. This poem reflects how almost anyone feels about saying goodbye. Goodbye is not forever. It is only until we join them in heaven. It may not be today or tomorrow, but eventually you will be dancing in the clouds among all those who have left us behind. Someday you will walk hand in hand with Ginger (If I may call her that.) Smiles and laughter you will share. You can talk about all your memories that you had and not once will you feel like you were ever wrong. She knows how much you love her. She knows that you will always be there for her. She too will always be there for you. Just know right now that even though she is not here on earth, She is still looking right down on you. Walking next to you. Helping you and guiding you. She is now your protector. Godbless and Lots of Love Kellie |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Wonderful! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Well written and a salute to your inner strength. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, I know how hard it must feel to say goodbye! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSS) We will always remember her just as your angelic heart will continue to grow with her love at heart, sweet friend, my thoughts are with you always, 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..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry~I am too emotional to speak just now... please just know I was here, read, and am proud of your courage. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Larry these words really touch my heart...simply beautiful...James |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Larry, This is a beautiful poem.....take care. Laura |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry You touch her with your love...you touch me with your words. Hugs |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Wish I had the right words to say how this moved my heart. Heartwrenched penned with love from within. (((warm hugs))) Charisma |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kellie, Nobody has offered more support and love than you. Bless you dear girl, I'll cherish you forever. Thanks. Interloper, Thank you kind friend. ethome, I'm not sure it is strength. But I do know tears don't scare me, nor do emotions. Noah, Thank you dear friend for everything. Nancy Lee, Courage dear friend. And I'm praying for Chris. Bless you. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
James, Thank you kind friend. Laura, Thank you so much. Martie, Such kind words that mean so much to me. Thank you. Charisma, Awww...I do ineed like that, thanks. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is such a beautiful and tender goodbye, Larry. I know how hard it is to say goodbye. She is up there singing with the angels, and watching over you. I am glad to see you back. Please take care of yourself. *BIG HUGS* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I was a better person because of you. ============================== That says it all to me...I know this kind of healing touch so well. I wish I had something profound to say...... Your words touch me...thank you for sharing this and her with us. heart-hugs Larry jm When man is lead to arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ You touch me so tenderly with your remembers of Ginger Michelle~ Such special moments write themselves on our hearts .... always remembered .... always~ God bless you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
You write a Father's love with all your heart and soul....I'm certain you'll keep her memory there always. warm hugs and affection and many many prayers~ |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
love to you, you have given her life through these words, and I know how much we will all remember her.... softly- Lauren~ I would rather have one breath of his hair, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Larry... Goodbye hurts.. memories remain to take away the pain...and to give thanks for the years that you had her...for they surely were years very precious to you... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Larry...Goodbyes are so hard and we should never have to say it to our children...at least we should never have to say a final goodbye to our children... But she is still with you, Larry and she will always be with you in your heart and in your memories.  ~ bless you Larry Lyra |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Larry So very tender and heartfelt were your words. Your love burst through each and every verse and I have no doubt as to how proud your daughter would have been to have such a devoted, loving father as you. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
SC, The shame is that many of us know that pain. Life isn't fair...to any of us. But I have so much to be thankful for! JM, I have discovered in part the dource of your depth and understanding. Sorrow is such an intense instructor! Bless you dear friend. Marge, Friends don't come any more tender hearted than you. Thank you dear friend. Lori, You know how to touch a father's heart. Thank you kind friend. Lauren, Gentle friend...your support means so much to me. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Magnus, You couldn't be more right, for sure. Lyra, Always... Sue, Oh so true...thank you dear friend. [This message has been edited by Larry C (06-06-2002 02:20 AM).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You have been so blessed, Larry - Her life made a big and positive difference to many - Take solace in that and know that she'll be with you forever... You're quite an amazing man yourself, sir... God Bless..  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nan, Never have I known sorrow and joy at the same time, never. And for all the reasons you describe. Life can be so intense. Thank you friend. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I can only imagine that Ginger is up in heaven smiling right now about how she still inspires the best in her father to come out. These tributes to her are more than anyone can ask for in the way of a memory. Through your words, her beauty and charm will live forever. God bless and my thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family at this time in your life |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
hoot owl rn, Your thoughts and prayers mean so very much. Thank you for appreciating her memory. |
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