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Walking The Slippery Edge (my diagnosis...a year ago tomorrow)
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Walking The Slippery Edge (my diagnosis...a year ago tomorrow) |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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~Walking The Slippery Edge~ Its been a year now |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I like how you expressed your emotion. This one goes into my library. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
This is a touching yet some places chilling account of your battle. I hold someone very very dear who fights the same battle. Or fought ... I haven't heard from her so I don't know if she is even still with us. Hold your friends dear ... let them know that you are alive and fighting ....live live live Madame ...live. No one ever listened themselves into trouble. [This message has been edited by The Lonely Stranger (09-18-2002 05:59 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lyra---I hadn't known that you were fighting this battle. "poisoned, burned and slashed" sounds like you've been struggling with cancer. Is this true? You may feel like you've lost a few battles, but you dear Lyra, dear Lyra are going to win the war. Besides, you have a host of angels watching over you at PIP! I'm saving this one for my library, and a year from now, I will save the one that you write at that time! ~ lotsa smiles & lotsa hugs ~ Earth Angel |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, my heart goes out to you for reading all your honest poetry and knowing the beautiful person you are to us all, I understand part of this pain you feel and my heart goes out to you! (big hugggssssss) As always I send my angel hugs out to you as In know with the power of faith and love and prayer you will win these battles, God Bless You, you know I am always here if you need someone to talk to, 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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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Lyra Your words are an example to us all in the sense that we all have hidden strengths and we will do all we can to overcome the difficulties life presents us with. I felt so much power and determination through your words and I for one just know that you'll get through this with sheer guts, determination and the huge amount of love that surrounds you. Take care......Sue I am in motion I am blue Love is an ocean I'm anchored in you - Shawn Mullins [This message has been edited by Suetang (09-20-2002 09:08 PM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra I am so proud of your strength, determination and courage toward this enemy you battle. You WILL write this poem again next year! You will!  |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Lyra, I too did not know of your battle. Your poetry seems to only show a success in life and skill. I am so happy to know that you are succeeding. This is a piece I'd like to share with others who have met this same battle, may I? Please e-mail me your answer. Virginia Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Of course you already know we're all fighting with you through prayer and hope and wishes so I'm not going to say that. Instead I'll just give you my hand to hold... whenever, my shoulder if needed, and the warmth of my heart... forever. As mentioned to others... just look high on the horizon my friend, that's me round the curve of the earth looking back... smiling for you. jwesley |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Julie... for your reply and your support.  ~ chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Lonely Stranger... Its nice to meet you... and sometimes I do talk to strangers, especially friendly ones... Thanks for your encouragement and I sure hope that your dear friend is okay...  ~ hugs and smilesLyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (09-18-2002 07:07 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Linda... Thanks so much for your reply and for having so much confidence that you will read my poem a year from now... I sure am going to try to write one then...  ~ lots of hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah... thanks so much for all of your prayers. I know that you have been fighting this right along with me for a long time now...  ~ hugs and blessingsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Sue... Thanks so much for your uplifting reply. Its the love that I feel from friends like you that really add to my strength  ~ big thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Martie... Thanks so much for all of your prayers and encouragement... I don't think I could have made it this far without all of my wonderful family from these pages of blue and of course from David, who always makes sure that I am happy. ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, Virginia... I will email you and you can also share this poem with others who are fighting the same battle. My cancer is rare and also aggressive and so it really surprises me that I am still here, but also makes me wonder how much longer I will continue to be here... I do think that my poetry, my friends and my loving husband have played the most major part in my survival so far... ~ big thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Jimmy... Thanks for your heartfelt reply and for your hand, your heart and your shoulder, as well as your prayers... I am so glad I found this place because I think it has boosted my spirit immensely. ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Lyra, please pardon Dulcy and I's absense. We have been working overtime to make a little bread. (now if i could just afford some butter). Yes, it has been the longest yard of year for you. But you have learned much that will prepare you for future battles, if need be. Never underestimate the value of prayer, and keep writing! Your muse says in poetry, what your soul could not. For gosh sakes, take care, ok? ~huuuugggs to a beloved MunkSter~ Jeff and Dulcy |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Hello my friend. We have talked. Courage and optimism flow in your veins as surely as love in your life. Here for you. ThisDiamond |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh sweet Lyra...a year already?! And..I am so proud of you, and the battle you are fighting, continue to fight and you will win! Don't ever under-estimate the power of prayer..especially the Passion prayer circle...you are constantly in our prayers. ~Healing hugs & prayers, Nancy~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Lyra, with all my power and might I pray for you. I know you will win this battle and eventually the war. You may be feeling like a worn down warrior, but you are one of the bravest and mightest I have ever known. Do not despair -- pick up your sword and march forward and know that a whole army of Pip'sters is right behind. And how I look forward to reading next year's poem. Hugs and admiration to a wonderful lady...Marti Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Dear brave, little Chippymunk. You have been through so much. Yet, you are stronger than you realize. You will continually be in my prayers. Hugs and Healing Smiles, Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Just keep on adding more stanzas, m'friend.. Make it an epic - I'll keep on reading... Love & Hugs..  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Jeff... especially for all of those prayers... I really do value them. ~ loving munkster hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for being there for me, Kathy... It will be good to have you as an "almost" neighbor. ~ hugs welcoming you to MichiganLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Nancy.. I really do believe that prayer can work wonders... as can love and friendship... all of which I have found in these wonderful blue pages. ~ big hugs of thanksLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for all of your hugs and prayers, Marti... It does feel very strange to be admired though... but thank you for that, anyway... And I will write the poem next year... I just don't know what it will say yet! ~ loving garden pest hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for the confidence boost, Chris... Everyone keeps telling me that I am strong... but sometimes I feel like a scared little chipmunk wandering around a very big world. But I do try to keep my tail held high... ~ loving chippymunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Nan... Maybe I will make it Lyra's Odyssey and write many volumes... and then you will have to teach it all to your students and they will be soooo bored! And then... you will be sorry that you asked me to do that LOL... I just want to write one every year for the next 25 years... After that, it will be okay if I don't write anymore... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Madame - keep fighting little chipmunk... BC |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lyra, You have backup that you don't even know about. They will be there when you need them. squeeze: SyMarvelous write. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Bill... I will just keep on pushing and fighting. All of my friends here, inspire me and my loving husband gives me so much to live for. ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for all of your support, Sy... ~ hugs from a loving rodentLyra |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fabulous expression of this battle...yes hold tight...James |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Sometimes you talk to me?...(And no one's "stranger" than me...right?)....I was always taught to be a fighter....and I've survived fairly well with those lessons..(My nose is shaped a little differently now, I have many scars..some from licensed surgeons...some from street surgeons)..and you're obviously a real fighter too...it is a good feeling however to know you can take on such "villains" and keep fighting...you're a champion gal...you just keep your chin up, your thoughts focused, and your prayers and our prayers will be your army....I admire folks like you...I hope I have this same "gumption" and courage in the upcoming weeks! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
You just keep on keepin on there lil chipmunk.......... Our prayers will lift you...HUGSIf I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (09-19-2002 08:02 AM).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A very moving and powerful expression. For all the suffering spent, keep one inner smile for the ones you love, for they will allways cherish that part of you. My love, respect and prayers go out to you, my friend. May your days always afford you the joy of being loved. Love Liz |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
God bless you Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Lyra, it wouldn't be the same without you here, you are needed...and you will keep fighting! teary hugs |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Next year, I want your poem to be titled: Total Victory! How I won completely! But, failing that, I'll take this one again and be grateful. Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, James... I continue to fight and fight.... and fight some more. ~ hugs, hopes and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Mr. Toe, Thanks so much for all of that wonderful support and courage... And I wish you the same because it sounds like you're gonna need it. Email me anytime you want to talk... but I will be leaving for Florida next Wednesday and will be back here by Oct.6. Good luck to you, Mr.Toe...I'll be praying ~ hugs of courageLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Donna... I know that the prayers have helped so far... I only hope that they can do for me, what they did for your friend, Tony. ~ hugs and prayersLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Liz... I do think that being loved has been very important in my survival so far. Last year, I was basically told that I probably wouldn't be here this year... but I refuse to give up. ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Interloper... thanks so much for that blessing... ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Dixie... Please don't cry... I am not dead yet... and, moreover... I don't intend to be for quite a long time. Thats why I'm fighting so hard.  ~ hugs from my heartLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Nan... I'm going to go for the "Total Victory" one... but thats going to take a lot of doing... and so, like you... I will settle for this one all over again... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Lyra, Strength. Hope. Medicine. Acorns. Mike. |
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FuzzyFrazzledFraggle Member
since 2002-09-20
Posts 155Fraggle Rock |
Your words drip with courage, you are truly Joan of Arc, I admire you..Madame Chipmunk, you are in my prayers!! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Lyra, I am so sorry you have had to go through this. Sounds like you have indeed had a rough year. I think about you all the time. And, wish for you alot better year. HUGS my dear friend. |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Lyra, I truly love the last stanza, it is so special, and it's a promise...fulfilled! *decaf hugs!* marie Keep counting your blessings |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
Lyra, you have written the thoughts of peole from around the world in this one. Nice job!!! Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!? |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
while swinging on the hope of yet one more season yearning, with uncertain optimism to write this poem again next year ~~~~~ yes dear...i'm with you on this...but i will only be reading your success stories year after year...have lotsa fun from tomorrow.... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Especially acorns, Mr.Squirrel... Just bring on those acorns... like Penicillin, they're Jewish chicken soup... ~ Jewish rodent hugs from a Jewish chipmunk who kvetches a lotLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your prayers, Fuzzy... They are greatly appreciated. ~ big thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Sue... It has been a terribly rough year, and I know it has been one for you also... My prayers are with you too ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, I hope that my promise will be fulfilled and that I can indeed re-write this poem next year, or maybe a better one... ~ DeCafe hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Kris... I have emailed this one out to lots of people who said the same thing as you did... I never even had to edit this poem... I just let my thoughts flow ~ chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, amigo... for your good wishes and also for your boost of confidence ~ chattering hugsLyra |
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