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Footfalls (For Lyra)
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Footfalls (For Lyra) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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O the toils, the mountains before me though majestic...so treacherous, sheer with pitfalls of the mind. The stumbles as feet are placed on rolling rocks, pebbles falling into the abyss as life goes on.... A thirst, quenched only by the pure melting snows...as hands chill to the cup savored, and rivulets fall between fingers into the place from whence they came... Strength to climb with courage to step, leaden feet almost frozen by the fear of each footfall...yet...going onward in a journey that must be taken... Till the top rises around me, till the horizon of a newborn sun brings to my eyes a squint of tear and the beat anew of a heart challenged by the thin air....as each breath labors to fog the still air.... And I stand... knowing that tomorrow will bring a new journey...a new day... Lyra...this is about me, about you, about so many of us...as we climb each day... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
wonderful words Barry... I am sure they will reach Lyra and all that read them.. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Magnus - you write about the climb that we all know so well... BC |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
..."A new journey - a new day"..... Yes, Barry, no matter what, may we all have that courage to climb. This is beautiful and heartfelt. Teary-eyed here, for it touches me deeply. Thank you. Warmest regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I know that thought so well of the fight for each step, for each breath. You put it into amazing words. Great Job, I really love this. Keep it up. Always, GG - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry Your heart is showing....it's beautiful!!!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah the gentle caring soul of the poet. Nicely done...and I am sure Lyra will love this as well. ~Hugs~ ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
very powerful descriptions here, Barry. Yes, every day can be its own battle. Someone once said that the definition of success is getting up one more time than you fall down. This is an excellent poem for her. No doubt she will appreciate it..  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Barry,you always touch me, and this is no exception. I wish I had some poetic words for Lyra to bring her strength. Hugs Sandra |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Barry~ This is such a beautiful write from your heart. I very much enjoyed reading it and I have no doubt that Lyra is going to love it and love you for writing it.  Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Barry, this is a beautiful poem. I know that sweet Lyra will love it, too. It is very touching, with your compassion shining through each word. Thank you for sharing your love with us.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is such a heartwarming poem. Sometimes, as we climb, we need others to reach out a hand and help us along. This is Passions, holding out our hands to Lyra. Beautiful. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Barry... You sir have found the words to say what so many of us search for. One day at a time, one step at a time. Thanks...Paul  |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Yes, Barry, your heart is showing and it has empowered your talent to the utmost degree. This is absolutely beautiful! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all have mountains to climb over yet He is always there for us all and will see to it we make it up to the top unharmed, and I know with Lyra's angelic golden heart with our love all together she will reach the zenith! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a man of pure love and compassion as our sweet Lyra is, I send angel hugs of healing her way too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, 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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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank goodness each foot falls in such good company. Lyra, we all walk with you. Barry, thank you for walking alongside. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Barry, this left me breathless with wonder at the end of it. I thank you and I'm sure Lyra will thank you too. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
There can not be enough hugs for Lyra, and I am honored to add to this group hug as well. Thanks Barry. Carpe diem  Season's Greetings from Canada eh! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-07-2002 07:16 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes...yes, it is....and thank you |
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