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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

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0 posted 2002-10-20 02:42 AM

Chipmunk Power
By Larry Chadwick
Yes I volunteered your poetry!

They are such perfect planners,
Always thinking in advance.
Worried about their future,
Leaving nothing up to chance.

Busy at the crack of dawn,
Until the sun does set.
Stashing for tomorrow,
Banking their sure bet.

It’s always worked before,
And we hope it will again.
But just in case more help will do,
Let us PiPsters chip write in.

Lyra needs our love,
In extra special ways.
Let’s offer our support,
To fill these scary days.

So if chipmunk treasures are hard to find,
We’ll leave them laying all about.
Just in case they’ll do some good,
And leave no room for doubt.

More poems for you are on their way,
As hope and courage keep you strong.
Our gentle way of telling you,
With our love you can’t go wrong!

So grab your pens and paper PiPsters,
Let those cheery thoughts fly.
I’m sure they’ll do her lots of good,
If you’ll only try.

October 19, 2002

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 (10-20-2002 02:46 AM).]

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

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By the Seaside

1 posted 2002-10-20 02:53 AM

Yes, the show must go on....
you hear that dear heart??
Lyra...I don't do this very well...my prayers and thoughts for you run deep!!!

I wish I could hold you closer......

Thanks Larry~

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

2 posted 2002-10-20 08:35 AM

For days grow long in thoughts alone
and we forget that beneath each stone
an acorn was planted with tender care
as great hopes were planted there

for in the tiniest of such small seeds
miracles abound for our own needs
and a chipmunk in prayer stands in sun
that hope will grow from this day on...

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

3 posted 2002-10-20 08:41 AM

Larry, this is so sweet and heartfelt. I know that Lyra will appreciate it. Thank you, Larry.
Love To All,
Ethel

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

4 posted 2002-10-20 08:49 AM

Yes Larry...we must all band together and send lots of healing power to our dear Lyra.
This is so sweet of you..
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

5 posted 2002-10-20 09:33 AM

Larry, you have such a big heart. I think about Lyra everyday. This is a beautiful poem for our dear friend. I know she will love it.

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

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just out of reach

6 posted 2002-10-20 09:40 AM

Larry - this is so thoughtful of you. Sweet Chippymunk is always in my thoughts and prayers. hugs, Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Martie

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7 posted 2002-10-20 12:05 PM

Larry

She is in my thoughts, also...thank you for this.

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

8 posted 2002-10-20 02:48 PM

(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I agree with all my heart and have already composed sympathy thoughts together to help comfort her as I know all our words of love will come through for her! (sigh) You are one true angel just as she is, sweet friend, I send angel hugs her way with you, 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..."

Shakira

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2002-10-20 02:55 PM

Thank you Larry she is a wonderful lady. The poem was a delight to read. She will love it.

Gentle Spirit
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10 posted 2002-10-20 05:35 PM

Larry thank you for always having the heart to remind us to remember our dear friends when they need us the most. This is delightful and I am sure that Lyra will agree when I say this is a keeper.

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

11 posted 2002-10-20 10:31 PM

Hello Larry

Wonderful words of inspiration for a much loved lady.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

12 posted 2002-10-20 11:11 PM

Lyra would love this poem. I love it too. You should e-mail it to her.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

13 posted 2002-10-20 11:54 PM

Thanks so much, Larry... You give me so much strength and I really need that right now.
My muse and I have been busy doing research on cancer treatments and I have even talked my doctor into looking for a clinical trial on the cancer vaccine, for which I might be eligible...
I told her that I would go anywhere in the world or that vaccine and so she is going to use her resources which are considerably more than mine, to help me search....
Now... I guess thats chipmunk power!!!!!

~ thanks so much for this poem and for the wonderful thoughts and prayers, Larry

~ big loving thank you hugs and chipmunk power

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Larry C

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14 posted 2002-10-21 12:19 PM

Lori,
She knows. Well said and thank you.

Karilea,
Done to perfection, as always. Thanks for that.

Wish I could take pics that nice. My little rodent is from the Grand Canyon.

Ethel,
I'm sure she will and I'm glad you enjoyed too.

Nancy Lee,
I knew you'd join in. Thanks.

Sue,
I'm sure she will too. And thank you for contributing to her support.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

15 posted 2002-10-21 12:22 PM

Chris,
And now she knows for sure or is reminded. Cool, thanks.

Martie,
I just knew she was. Thank you.

Noah,
I was sure you'd already be on it. Thank you Noah. It means so much.

Sy,
I'm sure you're right. And thank you for your support in her difficult times.

Aww Donna,
Such kind and gentle words. I can always count on you. Thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C

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Posts 10286
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16 posted 2002-10-21 12:25 PM

Sue,
Oh thank you. That was how they were intended.

loner,
Chipmunks don't need to be told. They just know!

And thanks.

Lyra,
Do I know my chipmunks or what?

And bless you dear girl. I love your fighting spirit. You know I'm counting on you. Thanks so much and courage to you always.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Auguste

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By the sea

17 posted 2002-10-21 12:34 PM

Larry, a dear friend with more courage than she would ever admit to. Thank you for this gift to her.

Larry C

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18 posted 2002-10-21 12:39 PM

Michael,
You slobbered a mouthful of chipmunk goodies there!

Thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

19 posted 2002-10-21 11:39 AM

Wonderful poem and wonderful sentiments!
In response, I have written the following poem for our sweet Lyra, sweet Lyra.

~~ * ~~

You are the chippest
Of all the munks
You're full of spirits
You're full of spunks

Sending prayers
And lots of light
To banish these days
So full of night

No matter what
Is thrown at you
Your chutzpah self
Will get you through

Love,
Linda

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

20 posted 2002-10-21 04:36 PM

Thanks for the adorable poem, Linda... and also for your wonderful prayers and all of your caring...

~ hugs of chipmunk power

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Larry C

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United States

21 posted 2002-10-22 01:15 AM

Linda,
Woohoo! I love it. And I know she will too. Excellent. Thanks for that.

Lyra,
Dear lady I know you already knew. But it is so good to see the support these blue pages continue to offer. Peace.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

22 posted 2002-10-23 11:33 PM

Larry...A lovely poem for a jewel of a lady.
I'm sure it will help lift her spirits...Paul

Larry C

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23 posted 2002-10-24 01:50 AM

Paul,
You do indeed have a tender heart. Bless you. And thank you so much.

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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