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I'm Learning (For Rodger)
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I'm Learning (For Rodger) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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I’m Learning (For Rodger) I am learning to walk by holding onto your hand and letting go of the past. I am taking those first, tentative steps, on wobbly knees, towards a realizable future. Sometimes I stumble, but I’m learning. I am learning to feed my starving soul and to drink in the beauty that surrounds me. You are teaching me that promises aren’t made to be broken and forever does exist. Sometimes I hunger, but I’m learning. I am learning to see the best in myself while still searching for the good in others. I am finding I like the me I’ve never had the opportunity to get to know. Sometimes I’m blinded by my insecurities, but I’m learning. And I am learning to speak the baby talk of this new life. Syllable by syllable, I am putting together the first phrases of this wordless language where touches shout and a caress can whisper. Left speechless in your love; I’m learning. ~ Ruth [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (10-28-2002 08:41 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ruth, You are on the road. A delightful read. Hugs |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you forgot to mention that you learned to love cold oatmeal!!  Hoot-girlie..the acceptance and sincerety of this poem makes me mothy heart smile for you...How wonderful to find this kind of self-love thru someone elses love for us serving proof. heart-hugs jm Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
In your learning, you become a great teacher, my dear friend...  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I know there are many who think you can never find love until you learn to love yourself... but I read this beautiful accounting of learning self-love through sharing the view of loving eyes... and I hope still breathes for the likes of me. *S* What a beautiful tribute to the person who's helping you learn and embrace your full potential. *S* |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Awwwwww, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I know Rodger will be deeply touched by your words and may his love always help you make those steps and grow with courage to embrace the world with a smile! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, 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 |
Ruth, this is beautiful. I, too, "am learning" on this road that my Gary and I are traveling. Thanks for sharing ypur heart. Love To All, Ethel |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Very Beautiful Ruth..I guess I don't have to learn those things..in most of the years I shared, I felt all those good things..it would be a bit of relearning now, if anything. You sound very happy and I hope you are well hugs Maureen |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth This is a tender declaration of love...sincerely written...very touching to read. I'm so glad to know that happiness touches you now.  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
And I am so glad!  Beautiful Ruth, just beautiful and Roger, maaauuuhhh! |
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