Open Poetry #21 |
Memories |
Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Memories By Larry Chadwick They are reflections of our past, That are made by actions of today. A simple thing of our own making, Worth our effort of investing, anyway. Besides, once they have been made, They can’t ever be taken from you. So invest in memories of your own, It’s the wisest thing that you can do. For if you are counting on the future, The past may mean more than you will know. Tomorrow may be too late for planning, And yesterday may be all you have to show. So live today for what it offers, A chance to love your family. The dividends you get are double, There will be today and your memory. June 21, 2002 Ginger Michelle…a daughter who offers many fond memories |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Dear Larry right you are, indeed we need to invest in some memories for they are what keep us going. I hope things are O'K for you and your family, take care. ~HUGS~ Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Tracie, Things are "O'K" only because of the good memories we invested in faithfully. Thanks. |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
MEEMORIES.... SWEET SWEET MEEEEEMORIEESS |
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andEmmamakes3 Member
since 2002-05-11
Posts 66Kent |
Larry hi there it’s so wonderful to read your wise and beautiful poem, memories, the good ones are held within our souls, you have a way of reaching for those in your writing. This is excellent and thank you for filling my memory with some sweet remembrance. I’m glad you’re managing to get through each day, your positive attitude is wonderful to witness. Love and light as mum would say Emma Eternity, stands laughing at old time |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Some very wise words here Larry, yes memories are worth investing in, hope all is well |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Larry...hope you are well..yes, memories are a very wise investment and one that never can be lost or taken away from us. I know you have many happy memories with Ginger Michelle. ~Hugging you tight~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Larry, it sounds as if your investments of the past are paying off. *HuGS* Lynne Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is so beautiful, Larry. I always enjoy reading your poems. Thank you Larry, for sharing with us. |
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Daylily Junior Member
since 2002-06-10
Posts 22USA |
Memories--to soothe the soul, so glad that you have them. |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
one day to short a life not fully lived you go on like clockwork not a second to lose. Nothing takes your pain away Here Is a cup of love Look into the darkness and you will see the light look up at the sky and someone will venture back to you Godbless and I loved your poem, lots of feeling is being expressed. I love you! Kellie |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
a powerful refrain to the wonder of memories - thanks Paul |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
The greatest thing about memories are, no one can ever take them from you, and you can pull them out and relive them anytime you want to hon...... Big big hugs to you. I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth) |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Welcome back, Larry...I love your wisdom here. Having gone through a similar experience, I know that you are right and you have expressed it so poetically well. What I have learned during the past few years is that no one...not one single one of us, is ever guaranteed a tomorrow. Today and our memories of yesterday are all that we have... and life doesn't last forever, so we should never forget to enjoy it. ~ welcoming you back hugs Lyra |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi Larry, you are so right about memories. They are all that keep me going, some days. Hugs Sandra |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry I know you cherish your memories...and making more is a great idea. Never quite thought of it that way, but each minute is a memory for the next. Excellent poem! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) Oh Larry, this iso so very true, sweet friend, embrace each new day with your memories as Ginger's love will always be with you and will never fade! (sigh) My thoughts are with you, sweet friend, 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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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
"So invest in memories of your own, It’s the wisest thing that you can do." Wonderful advice Larry... *well wishes to you friend* Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Larry Thanks so much for your wonderful words of wisdom. We all need to take a leaf out of your book. I hope you and your family are well. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
There is so much harmony in your words and sadness too, and most of all there is love! ~hugs Larry~ |
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alterego Member
since 2002-02-23
Posts 113Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
There is so much wisdom in your words, and so nicely written, as well. As long as we remember our loved ones, they are never really gone. Your writing will always help to do that. Heaven Bless you and your family.{{{hugs}}} Create something infinite today - Smile!!! |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Memories are dividends from a life well invested. paladin |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
ES, Yeeeess indeeed. Thank you. Emma, Thank you kind girl. I do appreciate you so much. Martin, Yes things are getting back to normal. Nancy Lee, Yup I do and cherished they are. Thanks. Keth, I sure am. What a delightful thing. Thanks. SC, Thank you. And thanks for being there. Daylily, Welcome to Passions and thank you, me too. Kellie, I seem be seeing lots of sky lately. You dear sweet girl, I love you too. Paul, Thank you. I must find your writing and pay you a visit. Donna, And isn't that a wonderful thing. Thank you. Lyra, Life experience isn't cheap. Sandra, I'd like to explore that some more... And thanks. Martie, It puts a new perspective on life. Thanks. Noah, It's all that is left. Thanks friend. Devina, Thanks for the well wishes and more of them back to you. vandana, Thanks for always being there. Sue, Yes time does heal. Thanks. Lori, I can always count on you, thanks. alterego, Welcome to Passions and thank you for your kind words. paladin, Always the sage one...thanks. |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
A beautiful message from the man who has obviously walked the talk. So glad to read your poem. All admiration here. Shenachie |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Schenachie, Wow...thanks. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Memories, treasures of the mind. Thank you for sharing. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Charisma, I like your description of memories. Thanks. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Assuredly...one must grip life firmly by its horns and not let it drag him along and he must dutifully write poetry so that his memories won't ever fade... |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Lovely Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
faterider, I couldn't have said it better myself! Interloper, Thanks, always. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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