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My Little Boys....a tribute to my sons, 5000th post
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My Little Boys....a tribute to my sons, 5000th post |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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~My Little Boys~a tribute to my two wonderful sons...Eric, who died tragically, two years ago at the age of 30 and Victor who is a lawyer in NYC picture taken in August,1975 Eric at age 6 and Victor in my arms at 7 monthsMy rough and tumble little boys playing with their macho toys Dungeons and Dragons, G.I. Joe loud recording studios they climbed in trees and broke their ski's presenting me with scraped up knees but how I love these little boys who graced my life with so much noise youthful prattle rings my ears with memories of hugs and tears  Victor at age 7 and Eric at age 12hand under other arm and slap can you guess what sounds like that? whoopie cushion on a chair makes the sound of passing air adolescent years brought teen alarm and constant worry for their harm cutting classes, driving cars all parents bear these trauma scars but as they aged, their values changed teenage spunk was rearranged childhood values they had learned emerged with their adult concerns  Victor (left) and Eric (right) in 1997and so these precious little boys who graced my life with playful noise grew up to be two special men I yearn to have those years again ~ Lyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (07-13-2002 06:53 PM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
That is a wonderful tribute. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
Wonderful! They are lucky to have such a spectacular person as a mother. K A bird never flies so high that it can't hit the ground |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSSS) God Bless You, sweet friend, I cried just reading your beautiful loving heartfelt words and those lovely pictures you shared, as always my thoughts go out to you in the loss of your son Eric but know that his love will always be there for you and he will never forget you just as Victor will continue to share many more special memories with you! (sigh) CONGRATULATIONS ON 5000, OOOOOHHHHHHH...I'M SOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU, WE ALL LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, 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 (07-12-2002 11:12 PM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, Now I can say...I know what you mean! But what wonderful memories to cherish of such wonderful children and times.  Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is very precious...and I will be back, to add my thoughts. Just wanted you to know I passed through this night, and this will be the last post I read... Thank you, Lyra.... |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
I don't think I have ever read anything as touching as this! Just excellent writing, and the beautiful pics of your boys, and the pieces of your lives. It is very obvious you are a wonderful mother...with a heart of gold.  Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful memories of special times...hugs for you Madame...James |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Lyra ~ You are so blessed to have such wonderful and loving memories of your boys. Again, I am sorry for your loss of Eric, there is nothing worse for a parent than to lose a child. May these memories always bring you peace and comfort. Hugs, Marti "Even if life is full of thorns, I still embrace it for I know that in between those thorns, there is a rose worth all the pain." |
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Music Maker Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 152THE ORIGINAL !!!! |
A very emotive work. The prose was enough, but to add the pictures as they grew adds such poignancy to the story. May the gentle power from above shield and protect you and yours. Kind thoughts, John Grass won't grow under feet that don't move. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
beautiful pictures Lyra....handsome family... lovely write hugssss{{You}}, M been thinking about you and hope you are well enough to go to FLA and meet everyone |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Thanks for sharing this, the pictures are great. And again, I am so sorry Eric left you too soon. Hugs Sandra |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Lyra, this is a beautiful tribute to your sons. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Julie...thanks so much for your reply.  ~ grinning hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Kris...but I know that there were times that they wouldn't have agreed with you about what type of mother I was, and I think that was probably when they were teenagers  ~ winking hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you so much, Noah... for your very sweet and sensitive reply and also for the congratulations.  ~ laughing hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Larry... You are right. Memories are there to be cherished. Lets not ever forget a single moment of our children's lives and their laughter. ~ hugs and tearsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Karilea... I appreciate being your last read of the night. ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Saunni... thanks so much for that absolutely exhuberant compliment. I am not sure I deserve such a description, but thank you anyway. ~ hugging you as I grinLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for the hugs and for the reply, James...  ~ hugging back at yaLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Marti... thanks so much for your reply and also for your hugs of comfort... those hugs do bring me comfort... ~ hugs of comfortLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, John... Its nice to meet you, and I will look for some of your work. ~ introductory hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Maureen...for that lovely compliment... I did have handsome sons and I still have one handsome son. ~ hugs and tearsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Sandra... I miss him dearly.  ~ teary hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Sue...thanks so much for your reply... ~ weekend hugsLyra |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Lyra I found myself smiling as I read and looked at this photo album of your heart. I truly enjoyed this look into your family and I feel the love you have. Thank you for sharing. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Lyra, belated congrats to your 5000th post...enjoyed reading your tender tribute... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I can't think of a better way for you to celebrate your special post than this. Beautifully said and beautiful thoughts. Congrats and looking for many more of yours to celebrate with you. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Martie... It truly is a photo album of my heart... even your replies are poems. ~ hugs from my heart and the photo album withinLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, faterider... This was a difficult poem to write, but also one that I absolutely had to write. ~ hugs and grins and tears too!Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, Mark... and I am looking forward to many more too. ~ lots of hugsLyra |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Lyra, I could feel your joy in growing up with them as a mother and friend. Such heartwarming pictures. Very beautiful poem ya know. *hugs* marie Keep counting your blessings |
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