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Changing Places |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
A beautiful poem Lady C. and trust in this dear one, my prayers continue for you each day.... Prayerful Hugs |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Lyra, I know how you feel and my heart continues to go out to you, sweet friend, for the sake of my family and friends I would always prefer to try and cherish my health than be wealthy! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so 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..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Like they say, you can't always judge a book by it's cover Lyra. Some of us are able to put on a pretty good front. Others like this woman, perhaps would work but do not know how or where to look. Prayers still being said for you sweet poetess. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I don't know that I would change places with anyone. Sometimes we think we would...but with it would go what we know, and our spirit, our knowledge, our family... I do understand the point you are making, Lyra...so that is why I'm going to keep praying for a miracle, that you never again wish you were in anyone else's shoes... and that you will live long and well in yours... sending  hugs... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra I once wrote a poem about my daughter's death where I wished that I was the mother of the child that lived, and not me. But I know how little sense that makes now...as had I been another, I would not have had the wonderful years with her that I had. The spirit that is in you is what would prevent you from ever being that other woman...and what will keep your life full of love for as long as you have. I hope and pray that will be many many years. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
There is only one you...me..she. We are all a part of this thing..called life..and I'm glad you are. Sincerely, Reg |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Oh Madame Chipmunk, how right you are. I question every day the path I'm on and yet I worry about mundane things. With health no problem cannot be solved. I wish you renewed strength and good health. To me you are a rose in the garden of life, a treasure and your poetry a gift. I feel so lucky to have crossed your path. Electra |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Maybe it was the emotion of the phone conversation, but I've been sitting here sobbing since we hung up. Gosh it was so great to chat with you. You are even more special in person. Hon, you may want to change places with someone, but as Martie said, you would never have had the joy of your sons, grandchildren or Monty and David. Keep your chin up; don't ask 'why?' ~ ask 'how?' I am here - Love and Hugs, Marti |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Barry... thanks so much for your prayers... I really take them to   Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah... You are so very dear and so sweet. Thanks so much for your kind words ~ annoying chipmunk hugging you...watch out for sharp clawsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Nancy... thanks so much for your reply. Yes you are right about the woman... I have always thought that about people who beg in the streets. Many of them are either mentally ill or mentally incompetent and have no idea of how to go out and get a job to support themselves...and that is really the essence of the poem. I would rather be anyone right now... I'd rather have anyone else's problems but the ones that I do have...because I am so terribly frightened. I know its terrible but I would trade my current situation for one in which I would be physically healthy for one in which I might be mentally ill or incompetent. Life is full of sacrifices. ~ hugs and tearsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karilea... Thanks so much for praying for me. I really need that miracle now...and I can tell by your kind words, that you understand exactly how I am feeling.... thanks so much for that understanding. ~ hugs from a pesky rodentLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Martie... You are so right. Desperation and pain make us wish for some very strange things; and right now, I feel quite desperate... thanks so much for your reply and for understanding. ~ hugs of rodent desperationLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for those very sweet words, Reg. I'm glad you are too! ~ scared chipmunk hugsLyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (08-05-2002 11:41 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Electra... Thank you so much for those very wonderful words... I too, am thankful that our paths have crossed. And if there is one thing that I have learned lately....is that it doesn't matter how much or how little you have of material wealth...if you don't have your health, you might as well be out on the street corner...begging. ~ hugs from your chipmunk neighborLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Marti... I really enjoyed getting to know you via phone...and I love your Boston accent... but, I'm sorry if I made you cry, at least I hope that you cried tears of joy because I refuse to give up. Keep your chin up; don't ask 'why?' ~ ask 'how?' I just love that phrase and I am going to try to live by it. Thanks so much for having so much confidence in me and also for all of your prayers. ~ hugs from Michigan Superchip with the NY accent.  Lyra |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lyra, live long and prosper...in your own skin. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Amen  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Madame C...I was so glad to know that you heard what I did not say...because there have been times where I have felt like this, and then...there were those "other times"... hugging you Very Tight! |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms chip, this is glamour in your hands art in photo realistic shutter stutter much enjoyed the capture |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Madame - I have also found that with health one can do anything. I wish you well, and the best... BC |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, Keth... I will live in my own skin....I guess I have no choice... but, I hope to live long and that...is not guaranteed. ~ hugs from a chipmunk in her own furry skinLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Interloper... ~ chipmunky hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karilea...thanks so much for the tight hugs, I need them right now. ~ hugs from scared chipmunkLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Stranger...I'm glad you enjoyed the write. ~ chipmunky hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your wish, Bill... I need all of those I can get right now... ~ lots of scared rodent hugsLyra |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
quote: Very well done Lyra! Wow! (((prayerful hugs of blessing))) for a lovely chipmunk! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Dulcie... I'm glad you enjoyed the write... thanks so much for the hugs and the prayers... they really matter a lot right now. ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
It's so true. You think you want to be someone else, and then you realize they have all of these problems and shortcomings which they might have kept hidden. Moreso, you realize that the most you could ever be like someone else is only your perception of that person. Wow, I talk too much. And I'm having trouble expressing the ideas your poem inspired in me. But they're there, aglow.Much love to you, Lyra. You're in my prayers. Michael Said if I only could ... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Well said, Lyra. I pray for you all the time. I know you will be ok. Please keep me updated. Lots of Hugs Sandra |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Dear Lyra, yes money can't buy great health. But with prayers, miracles happen. You are in my prayers, you are! love n hugs, marie Keep counting your blessings |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for liking and understanding my poem, Mr.Squirrel. You are absolutely right.... That woman might look enviously at me, but if she knew the problems hiding behind my facade, I am sure that she wouldn't trade her problems for mine... thanks also for your prayers...they mean so very much to me. ~ loving thank you hugs from a striped rodent friendLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your prayers, Sandra... I am in total appreciation and so is David. ~ hugs from my heartLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Marie...thanks so much for your prayers... I do need some miracles right now. Lyra |
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