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The Poet's Soul (a re-write for Larry)
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The Poet's Soul (a re-write for Larry) |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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This is a poem which I wrote shortly after my older son died. I think I posted the original version here a long time ago but, couldn't find it on the smartsearch... This is the re-write... and I'd like to dedicate it to our friend Larry C. ~The Poet's Soul~Lyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (09-22-2002 05:04 PM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is beautiful and sweet Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
So beautiful and touching.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 that is beautiful, and I'm sure it's a tender hug, in words, for Larry.And you, dear friend, have a really huge heart for such a little bitty chipmunker. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, Grief and sorrow, twin aches of the heart, Could be enough to tear one apart. But I won't let it pull me under, I'll break through like a roar of thunder! A boisterous response to a gentle write I know. Hard to accept that the ones you love feel you have left them out. Thank you so much for thinking of me. Your support will always mean so much. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (09-22-2002 12:33 AM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Julie... I hope things are looking up for you  ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Miah... We have such a very loving family here... and we all look out for one another... Thanks for joining us  ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Kacy... What a sweet thing for you to say... Bless you...  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Larry... I'm glad you liked the poem... I wrote it shortly after Eric died, while I was still in a state of disbelief... I've re-written the poem, but could not re-write history... they are both still gone. Its still hard for me to accept that Eric died so soon after his Dad... But you had an even shorter time, between the deaths of 2 very precious loved ones... Please watch your health, Larry... I really think this is what made me sick. I never even had a strep throat before in my whole life... So, its important to take care of yourself and also to cry on as many shoulders as you need to cry on... and write... write... write... You were given a magical talent and now is the time to use it to sooth your soul.  ~ loving, healing hugsLyra |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
aww that is beauiful If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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Sybil Member
since 2002-09-12
Posts 73Midwest |
From where this came, and to whom it was given, shows comPassion, indeed. |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Your spirit is so compassionate, so true All the powers of beyond have blessed you Your words touch me and are so alive Expressions buried in muse once again survive I have come back in need of air Thank you little chipmunk for being there!  SimplyGold |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Lyra, this is so beautiful. I know how hard it is to accept the death of a loved one. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, I know it must have taken so many tears and strength to write this and I know just as your first husband and son will always love you so much and never forget you that this will touch Larry's heart as Ginger and his dad will always love him and guide him from above! (BIG HUGGGSSSSS) God Bless You, sweet friend, you and Larry are two of the most loving friends I have ever known, 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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Ems Junior Member
since 2002-09-22
Posts 13England |
You use the words well to put across the emotion you feel, i can feel it too after reading your poem....just how it should be. Your vocabulary is spot on, i love it. A very emotive piece. Ems x-x-x |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Moon Dust ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, Sybil... We are a very comPassionate family... ~ lots of hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Electra... Its so good to see you here again... We are leaving on Wednesday for about 2 weeks and then I'll be back again... ~ neighborly chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Sue... I hope you're feeling well again... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah... thanks so much for all of the compassion which you always show everyone here... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Ems... Welcome to Piptalk ~ welcoming hugsLyra |
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