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The Shadow Waits..dedicated to Anastasia
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The Shadow Waits..dedicated to Anastasia |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon 
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I wrote this for a dear friend who was terminally ill. She touched my life as no other. I miss her more each day. We don't talk about it not anymore we both know the shadow waits just outside the door. Instead we live we laugh, we giggle we gossip over the phone each one of us becoming closer and a little less alone. When our conversation is over and we say Good-Bye it's then, and only then I allow myself to cry. WhiteRose In truth, what defines us is our poetry. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
You never cried in front of her... you gave her laughter in the end... Tender is the touch of you a precious heart in bend... |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
White Rose, this reminds me once, of what a friend said, terminally sick, too, when I asked him, what could i do. . . he said: just stand beside me like you always do...that's enough Brief as your poem was, it still pours into the reader what you feel deeply.... jeff |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This is extremely touching, brings a chill over me ... not of fear or fright, but just emotion... You are a gift, a precious gift.... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
in laughter and holding her hand you gave her so very much more than a goodbye, you gave her the gift of yourself. A very beautiful write, thank you for sharing this part of you with us. Hugs. somebody tell me, please help me.... |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
a lving poem for a loving friend from a loving person - wonderful write - loved it - Paul |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Anne, God Bless You, and I know with all my heart Anastasia is so blessed to have a true friend like you for I feel love is the best cure of all and because of you there is a smile and hope in her heart! (sigh) My thoughts and sympathies are with you both, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Anne, 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I cried in front of her...she knew I couldn't hide it, no use to try...but the laughter was always there behind the tears. She loved the way I laughed. Thanks Anne...dear one, for something we shared, still do, and always will.[This message has been edited by passing shadows (08-11-2002 04:15 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Dear sweet Dixie, I tried never to let her know how much it hurt. I think she probably knew. She was like a sister to me, she knew me so well. Believe me, there were many times I wanted to scream my tears into the phone. It's okay that you cried. I know she understood. That's just the way she was. To all the rest of you who commented on this poem, I thank you. Ana will always live on in my heart. and Dixie, someday I hope to hear your laughter myself. If Ana loved to hear you laugh, it must be a joyous sound. [This message has been edited by WhiteRose (08-11-2002 04:18 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This touched me very deeply, Anne... I know how much will power it took for you not to cry... I did the same thing with my first husband. But I think we were both playing the same game of pretend. He never let on to me that he was scared, and I honestly don't know how he did that...because now I am in his shoes and the fear is written all over me... but when he was dying, I was crying inside all the time, but I never let it show until after he died. Then I cried enough to fill 2 oceans. ~ hugs and tears to a very special and very strong ladyLyra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful heartfelt poem for a close friend. You were there for her..that's all that matters. ~Heart hugs~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
a wonderful poem, and as others have said..you were there to listen, to lean on to hold onto and that is what really matters. M |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Anne, yes, one day, soon I hope. SC isn't that far away from FL, maybe I could take a break from life and come sit by your lake with you...we could laugh and cry all evening. That would be so good for me. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You have shared a beautiful flow of your love...James |
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