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Different Can Be Good
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Different Can Be Good |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Different Can Be Good By Larry Chadwick I was only nine. And it took forever to figure it out. It served me well with teenage peer pressure. It was really nothing new, As I was utterly confused. Mom asked me a question, And she seemed to be amused. How would you like your drink, With or without cream? I wanted it without, It wasn’t as simple as it seemed. “Oh Larry you’re just saying that, So that you can be different!” That is where the confusion lie, My answer seemed insufficient. It was never really quite my fault, They raised me to think independently. And thanks to that simple plan, I stood by my choice persistently. October 13, 2002 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
hehe I know what you mean...so go for the excellence...A very nice write to read a few times over  aloha,Cher Poetry is: |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yep, Larry, thinking for oneself is definitely an advantage that serves one well through those teen years and beyond! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Yes Larry, different can be good. This is the way I am too. I love to read your poems. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
There's a wonderful message here, Larry - Knowing our own minds can be a lifelong venture. You seem to have mastered the art early on... Your parents have surely done well by you...  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
A wise message woven within this story Larry. Your parents gifted you with independence and free thought ... a wonderful present indeed! Much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning Larry! I'm with you on this one--and on everything else you write! To dare to be different and blaze your own path is the brave route to travel in life. Conformity is the easier, more traveled route---but no where near as exciting and adventurous! You have put your own personal stamp in this life time from a very young age! ~ Kudos from a little drummer girl who has also marched to the beat of her own drum! ~ Linda |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
I like this. As long as people show their true colors and don't give into society's make believe do this and you are cool attitude. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
that would make me perfect, great, and all around fantastic...don't ya think?...Like the write there Mr. C |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssss) Oh Larry, this is so very true and I agree with you 100%, I feel that peer pressure can be so difficult for someone especially today and can change a person to be like everyone else, but I feel if we can remain loyal and faithful with our own decisions that is success and that is how I am approaching each day now just being happy for who I am! (sigh) This is wonderful wisdom, sweet friend, I love it, 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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Larry, as always, I loved your work. But, I really love the thought behind this poem. I have spent a lot of my life trying to be what other people wanted me to be. One of the many reasons that I love my Gary so much is that he encourages me to be and to do exactly what ETHEL wants. Lots of my family and friends think that I'm just being a rebel now, though. That unconditional love that Gary gives to me makes me happier than I've ever been before. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Love To All, Ethel |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Larry~ Ah yes...excellent message in these words. I echo the others...your parents certainly did right by you and I'm sure you have made them proud. Thanks for sharing this. ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
I can't believe I never replied to this thread! Boy do I ever have  Aloha Cher, Thank you for your kind words. Denise, Did it ever serve me well through my teens. A lot of my friends drank and some smoked. I never did. And thanks.  Sue, Good for you. Your parents served you well too. And thank you. Nan, Awww...shucks. And thanks! Ditto back at YOU! If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kit, One of the best gifts of my entire life. And bless you for your kind response, thanks. Little Drummer Girl(Linda)!, I should have figured this out about you for myself. Way cool and thanks for such a thoughtful reply.  Kellie, I think you have it figured out. Keep it up! And thanks.  Toe, I thought you already knew! And thanks. Noah, Ain't it the truth?! And thanks dear friend. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ethel, You go girl! If you need help with the fam just call.  Vicky, Thanks for your kind words. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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