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Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

0 posted 2003-01-21 07:21 AM

As we grow older,
And hair turns to gray,
Our thoughts and our bodies,
Change in some ways.

A friend or a loved one,
Passes on-leaving grief,
But they leave us with memories
That touch us so sweet.

The soul never dies,
Nor their memories depart,
They'll talk to you daily
And live on in your heart.

Time brings us healing,
It takes quite a while,
But their soul lives within you,
And will soon bring a smile.

May God bring you peace,
May your heart quickly mend,
May your tears turn to laughter,
Till you're together again.

[This message has been edited by Toerag (01-21-2003 07:24 AM).]

GG
Member Elite

since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

1 posted 2003-01-21 07:23 AM

its good to see your softer side dear sir.
This is sweet and heartfelt.
Much enjoyed and ..made me sigh.

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

2 posted 2003-01-21 07:40 AM

Toe,
Well you touched me with this one. Well done

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

3 posted 2003-01-21 08:23 AM

Mr.T-rag,
it's very difficult to know what to say when giving support to someone who has gone thru so much heartache lately, but you said so well everything I also wish for Marsha and family.
~a miserable sigh~
JkF

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

4 posted 2003-01-21 08:44 AM

Yanno, sweets... the times are few when I'm literally moved to tears by words... but this is one of those times. The poem is incredibly beautiful... but the caring heart that created it is even more so.

My deepest thanks, dearest friend... this one will reside in my library and have a place of honor in my heart.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2003-01-21 08:47 AM

Toe...Sir.
You've done a wonderful thing here...
you held her hand.

Thank you.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2003-01-21 08:51 AM

You have a wonderful soft side...
I know Marsha appreciates it.
I enjoy reading this side of you.
~Hugs~

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

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

7 posted 2003-01-21 09:05 AM

Toe,

This is so well written; sensitive,
compassionate and filled with love. It is so hard to know what to say and how to say it when trying to comfort the bereaved. With grace, you just did.
Hugs to you and may Marsha and all families and friends involved find strength and perseverance throughout this sad time.

Warm regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

8 posted 2003-01-21 09:10 AM

Toe.. wonderfully kind of you sir..and I know it will be treasured..

Salty
Senior Member

since 2002-11-23

Posts 669
Texas

9 posted 2003-01-21 10:19 AM

May God bring you peace,
May your heart quickly mend,
May your tears turn to laughter,
Till you're together again.

Reads like the a gift of prayer.

Beautiful sentiments

~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

10 posted 2003-01-21 10:50 AM

these have been my thoughts, that I just couldn't make into words yet..thank you for doing so..

hugsss Marsha

M

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

11 posted 2003-01-21 11:29 AM

Toe darling man what can I say but thank you

In shadows now I’ll walk awhile
Until the dawn brings again soul’s smile
And though he’s gone from this place
I’ll still contain his loving trace
The shadows don’t seem so lonely
Now I know you’ll walk with me
I thank you for the gift of this
For the sweet touch of friendships kiss

Sorrows shadows murmur my name
They hunger to snuff out my soul’s flame
And though they crowd all around me
They can’t keep me there eternally
And while I know that you are there
I’ll feel the touch of souls who care
So when I emerge from shadows night
I’ll walk again in friendships light

Shadows hover too close and near
The touch of them is cold and drear
And though they seem like friends to me
The place they haunt is so lonely
Thank you then for this gift from you
Which shields my soul as only hope can do
Friendships touch will steady me
When the road ahead seems too lonely

And though I walk with shadows all around
Friendships hand holds me safe and sound

Marsha

It is with eyes that are blurred with too many tears I read this and I thank you for the touch of your loving heart that has given me this gift.

Thank you always for your kindness and for having the kind of soul that is willing to aid another in times of need

Thank you always
Mushy

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry
[This message has been edited by Marsha (01-21-2003 11:31 AM).]

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

12 posted 2003-01-21 11:51 AM

As I'm reading this thread I'm silently crying. It brought back memories of my late husband. Mostly, though, it brought memories of how my friends were so loving, compassionate, and supportive during my time of mourning.

Buzz, it takes a special kind of person to be able to write the feelings inside their heart the way you've done here. Even though lots of people feel this way, they don't have the ability to tell their feelings. Thank you for letting our Marsha know how we all are feeling for her.

Marsha, I am truly sorry for your loss. All I know to say is that your "family of friends" here at PIP are right by you and will support you along your path of healing.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

13 posted 2003-01-21 12:48 PM

oh gee....

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2003-01-21 01:55 PM

You certainly did this hearthug poem with your arms wide open. How very true it is that we keep any one that we love alive long after they depart in our thoughts. I wish to sign this lovely poem to Marsha as well so she will know that I too also feel her pain, and wish she reaches a place of understanding and acceptance soon, and also the love of her life finds his peace too. You are a wonderful man you realize that right? Take care of yourself Marsha.

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (01-21-2003 02:00 PM).]

jellybeans
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since 2000-10-13

Posts 2298

15 posted 2003-01-21 02:19 PM

oh gosh marsha, I spend so much time working and so little time here that I didn't even know.....big big hugs lady....and toe, this is wonderful...thank you

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

16 posted 2003-01-21 02:55 PM

I not only want to thank you for all the kind replies but also for supporting Marsha in her tough times....thanks...Toe

Balladeer

Administrator

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

17 posted 2003-01-21 05:22 PM

Soft words from a big man....nicely said, Scott

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

18 posted 2003-01-21 05:40 PM

Toe~
Such a tender penning for our Marsha.
You've spoken the feelings of many,
and you've done it beautifully.
You have a heart of gold, my friend.
Hugs,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Dulcinea
Senior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

19 posted 2003-01-21 07:19 PM

I just have to say ((((((((ToeRag))))))))), Thank you for so eloquently expressing what our hearts can only feel...how utterly sweet of you! My heart sighs in grief knowing that our sweet mushy is facing so deep a trial. My prayers and love are with her and her family...holding out the same hope...that her tears will turn to joy and that they will be reunited one day.

(((((((((Mushy))))))))

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

20 posted 2003-01-21 07:38 PM

Lovely write here Toe. Just lovely.

Marsha dearest heart - I am truly sorry for your loss & pray that your heart will be warmed by all of the love for you here at Passions. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

21 posted 2003-01-21 08:19 PM

Toe--A tender and heart felt write for Marsha.

Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

22 posted 2003-01-21 11:26 PM

How sad and lovely this is, Toe. The serious side of you.

Peace,

Cor

Andrew Scott
Member Elite

since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

23 posted 2003-01-21 11:46 PM

Well spoke Sir Toe.

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