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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

0 posted 2002-10-13 01:10 AM

Hand Crafted
By Larry Chadwick
I had one of my poems illustrated, printed and elegantly framed for my wife. This is about that process.

Not crafted with my hands,
But done all in my mind.
Searching in the depths,
Hoping the right words to find.

Prose found here and there,
Checking with my muse.
Selecting the best thoughts,
That I might properly use.

I may not have built a house,
But I have crafted so much more.
Done all with ideas and phrases,
Proving by love that we aren’t poor.

Someone else fabricated the walls,
I wrote the poem that hang there.
A tribute to our lasting love,
Written history of what we share.

An art that is fragile,
But will live indefinitely.
A testament of our oath,
Committed sacramentally.

It is only paper and ink,
But represents far more.
It comes from deep inside,
Love expressed in metaphor.

April 14, 2002

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

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

1 posted 2002-10-13 01:35 AM

I really adore this one, Larry...
and I love your idea also...
I just made a bunch of my poems into a book for my mother... and she really loves it.

~ loving chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Paul Wilson

Member Elite

since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

2 posted 2002-10-13 05:28 AM

Larry...A beautiful gift and dedication of love i'm sure your wife will treasure forever.
I did the same thing for my wife 3 years ago at Christmas time, it was the very first poem I ever wrote and she said it was the greatest gift she had ever received...Paul

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-10-13 08:20 AM

A gift of words,
everlasting...
a beautiful treasure, indeed!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2002-10-13 08:29 AM

Larry, you are such a giving and loving vessel of love---as well as an incredibly gifted artist!--on so many levels!

Wonderful as usual dear poet heart!

Linda

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

5 posted 2002-10-13 08:49 AM

Larry, this is a wonderful poem. I always enjoy reading you poems. I look for them everyday.

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

6 posted 2002-10-13 11:18 AM

Larry...this is a beautiful way to show
love of one's mate... Now you have me
thinking....a good thing...

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

7 posted 2002-10-13 11:28 AM

Larry~

'An art that is fragile,
But will live indefinitely.'

It is a wonderful thing to have someone 'craft' your words in frame~
An exquisite gift for sure~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

8 posted 2002-10-13 04:50 PM

(smiles) Oh Larry, this is just beautiful, sweet friend, I love this process so very much and have framed a special poem for my granda and grandpa celebrating their 50th anniversary to show them how special they are and how much I love them! (big hugggsssssss) This is so gorgeous, sweet friend, God Bless You and may that poem always reflect this eternal love you share, 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

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Member

since 2002-07-07

Posts 152
THE ORIGINAL !!!!

9 posted 2002-10-13 06:18 PM

I think this is one of your better ones, amongst all the great writes you do - a craftsman working in his own special and unique style - enjoyed this one very much. Kind regards from this ex Arizona Dog Catcher!!!

Ivy Rose
Senior Member

since 2001-12-29

Posts 1300
MA, USA

10 posted 2002-10-13 06:21 PM

Larry...What a loving and immensely wonderful gift to give to your wife. Nothing speaks love more than a gift from the heart. ***Ivy Rose

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

11 posted 2002-10-14 01:49 AM

Lyra,
It was the scariest I had ever felt giving a gift. It was rather expensive and I was uncertain of the response. She loved it. What a relief. A friend of mine did and origianl illustration for it. Anyway when all was done I was glad I had the courage to do it.

Paul,
Cool. I was amazed at how fun it was to do.

Thanks.

Karilea,
As I treasure many of yours too. Thank you dear friend.

Linda,
Such flattery!

And thank you kind lady.

Sue,
What a nice thing to say! And thank you as always.

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

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

12 posted 2002-10-14 01:52 AM

Magnus,
And you write poetry that would be perfect. Go for it! Thanks sir.

Marge,
Except for the fear factor, I concur.

Thanks.

Noah,
How perfect. Good for you that was great. And thank you kind sir.

MM,
Such kind words. Thank you! Winter is coming...you may want to come back.

Ivy Rose,
If you have the courage.

Thank you and I agree.

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

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

13 posted 2002-10-14 08:48 AM

Your wife is one lucky lady...

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

14 posted 2002-10-14 10:44 AM

Larry...entire countries have been built upon documents crafted of pen and ink...no humble unertaking in the least

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

15 posted 2002-10-14 03:31 PM

Larry,
what a lovely spirit you write with, a craftsman indeed.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

16 posted 2002-10-15 12:20 PM

Nan,
Well, I do hope so. But I do know I am a lucky man. Thanks.

hoot,
That is a sobering thought. Thank you for your kind reply.

Keth,
Awww...dear lady, thank you.

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

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

17 posted 2002-10-15 07:39 PM

Larry, this is so beautiful.... such a beautiful dedication of love and devotion to your wife. I know that she loved it. A gift from the heart is so sweet and loving. The poems and songs that my Gary writes for me are more special to me than all the material things in the world.....because I know they come from way down deep in his heart. Thanks for sharing with us.
With Love To All,
Ethel....garysgirl

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

18 posted 2002-10-16 12:37 PM

Ethel,
You're the best. Thank you for that. And I have seen here the exact things you describe about your gifts from Gary.

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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