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Larry C

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0 posted 2002-10-22 06:02 PM

A Webshots Photo

Misty Yesterdays
By Larry Chadwick

As I look over my shoulder,
And reflect on my yesterdays.
It brings thoughts to mind,
That are now a misty haze.

Memories softened by the laps of time,
Through the gentle mist of my recall.
Pictures of family I have lost,
Placed in clouds from autumns fall.

Beckoning me to harken back,
To times when life was whole.
Framed in tears of joy now passed,
Yet still there to warm my soul.

It’s not always sunshine where I reside,
But misty weather I will not dispel.
For it’s then that tender recollections come,
A gift on which I like to dwell.

October 22 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 (10-22-2002 06:58 PM).]

Robert Adamson
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since 2002-10-21

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1 posted 2002-10-22 06:36 PM

I believe you handled the content of dealing with the past in a very real way. I can relate to the mist. I like a misty presence here. Thank you.

etoodog

vandana

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2 posted 2002-10-22 06:51 PM

enjoyed

Nightshade

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just out of reach

3 posted 2002-10-22 07:08 PM

Larry - this is lovely and soft....just like the mist. Beautiful pic too! Chris

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

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

4 posted 2002-10-22 07:14 PM

Ahh Larry...now you have it
all wrapped up in one beautiful package....
The words...the picture .. splendid!
~Hugs~

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

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

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5 posted 2002-10-22 07:55 PM

You are so right, Larry...
Those misty days just seem to make the memory work overtime...
a beautifully written poem and a lovely pic

~ loving chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

NewEnglandlazurlu
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6 posted 2002-10-22 07:57 PM

Larry, what a gorgeous picture matched only by your words.

'... Beckoning me to harken back,
To times when life was whole.
Framed in tears of joy now passed,
Yet still there to warm my soul...'

This brought tears and joy all at the same time. Blessings to you .... Hugs, Marti

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Mistletoe Angel

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7 posted 2002-10-22 08:00 PM

(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, yes, keep looking ahead and cherish all the special memories you do have and believe much ahead will make up for the yesterdays stained with tears! (sigh) My heart goes out to you, sweet friend, 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

Auguste

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8 posted 2002-10-22 10:38 PM

Both lovely and wise, Larry. This is a keeper.

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

Larry C

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9 posted 2002-10-23 12:08 PM

Robert,
Thank you. It has indeed been a difficult time.

Vandana,
Thanks.

Chris,
Thank you. I was inspired by your sister!

Nancy Lee,
It's your fault!

Thanks so much.

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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10 posted 2002-10-23 12:10 PM

Lyra,
Coming from the voice of experience, it is even more appreciated. Thanks.

Oh Marti,
Such a tender response. Thank you very much.

Noah,
Thank you for your understanding. It does get better with time.

Michael,
Cool. And thank you kind sir.

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

Kellie_Cantrell
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since 2002-05-22

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New York

11 posted 2002-10-23 02:08 PM

When night falls there will be a gentle wind to rush our minds. Strengthening our hearts and interpretting our souls.

In the mists of the shadows, our lives resist far beyond comparison to what we will reflect on them before. Our realizations and our simple solitude.

Time will heal broken hearts until mended. And God will never give up.

Larry- God loves you. God has more love and words for you than I could even conjure up in a million years. But here in my heart is a bit of grace. A bit of wonderment and a bit of faith.

Father, lift Larry up into your arms today. Bless him in his times of grief and sadness. God, bring Larry peace in his heart and bring forgiveness to him. Father, Larry comes openly, bless him with your love.

Father thank you for bringing Larry into my life. AMEN

Love,
Kellie

Larry C

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12 posted 2002-10-24 01:52 AM

Thank you Kellie. He always listens.

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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13 posted 2002-10-25 02:28 AM

Larry...This is so sad and comforting.
Thankfully the mind tries to fill the holes in our hearts with fond memories of happier times...Paul

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (10-25-2002 02:44 AM).]

Soleil Noir
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14 posted 2002-10-25 11:59 AM

How clever of you...

...Memories softened by the laps of time,
Through the gentle mist of my recall...

to think of memories lapped in time,
while lapses of time bring us to such a recall...

how cleverly gentle of you...

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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15 posted 2002-10-25 12:54 PM

And such a GIFT you do have, dear sweet Larry. You have so many gifts of your memories and such a gift of telling about them. thanks so much for sharing these gifts with us, dear friend.
Love To All,
Ethel

Local Parasite

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16 posted 2002-10-25 01:25 PM

Nicely done, Larry. You have a great organization of thoughts, and I like how you described the various implications of memory... what it does, how it occurs...

I think you could have worked on the meter a little bit more to make this poem flow in step with its rhyme, but other than that, I really liked this. Very nice work.

Parasite

Learn to place poetry before people
Before you place your poetry before the people.
~Andrey Kneller

amigo
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the earth school

17 posted 2002-10-25 01:51 PM

beautiful, Larry...coming to think of it...yeah, misty yesterdays are needed for a clear today and thy goota be misty, lest it's hard to move on...thank you for sharing.....

Larry C

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18 posted 2002-10-26 01:26 AM

Paul,
It does and succeeds quite well. Thank you for your understanding.

SN,
It is so nice of you to stop in and read. Bless you and thank you for your insightfulness.

Ethel,
And thank you for the gift of your friendship!

LP,
Thank you for your kind words. I'll have to put this one on my agenda for a possible re-write. Something I haven't done. But these poems of late have more significance to me. Thanks.

amigo,
I'm thrilled to see you got it! And thank you so much for reading and responding.

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

JamesMichael
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19 posted 2002-10-29 03:41 AM

Very nice Larry...James

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

20 posted 2002-10-29 07:22 AM

Thank you, Larry for sharing this with us. I love the picture and the poem is just as beautiful.

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