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Larry C

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0 posted 2003-01-31 10:46 PM

Friendship’s Benefits
By Larry Chadwick
Inspired by BluesSerenade

Friendships are so common,
And often just assumed.
But nothing proves their worth,
Like grief that does consume.

But when sorrow does impose,
And death once more intrudes;
Then is friendship truly tested,
To see if love now will exude.

The giver feels so helpless,
And the griever exposes need;
Friendship is the life line,
That plants hope as a seed.

And when those tears are mingled,
Hope now begins to sprout.
Making roots that grow deep,
And squeeze out fear and doubt.

January 31, 2003

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

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

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On A Journey To The Unknown

1 posted 2003-01-31 10:54 PM

Larry, this is so beautiful. I hope you are doing okay.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2003-01-31 11:07 PM

Ah Larry...this is wonderful!
Yes, there are times when we expose our needs..
But here at Passions..there is always a friendly ear...
And at times many many real friends with a ready shoulder.
Excellent write!
~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy Lee~

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

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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3 posted 2003-01-31 11:30 PM

Larry...You are one of a kind.

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

4 posted 2003-02-01 12:11 PM

The giver feels so helpless,
And the griever exposes need;
Friendship is the life line,
That plants hope as a seed.

  That verse is so worthy and pulls so tightly~

And when those tears are mingled,

  As tears often do...if you only knew!

I am delighted to have inspired this,  thank you Larry~
You're a dear man with a heart of gold.

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

5 posted 2003-02-01 12:18 PM

Larry,

Very lovely. Truly insightful and beautiful...

Hugs, Pat

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

Sun of faith
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since 2003-01-31

Posts 101

6 posted 2003-02-01 12:27 PM

That's some beautiful witing Larry, your becoming one of my favourites!

Keep it up, Scott

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

7 posted 2003-02-01 12:45 PM

Sue,
I am okay. But I'm finding my mind to be not so light hearted as it was. I still laugh and have fun but I have found a somber side of life I can't ignore. I can live with that. In the meantime, I'm sure enjoying prose. Thanks.

Nancy Lee,
And that's what keeps us coming back to thes blue walls. Thanks so much.

Martie,
That's what my mother always says.

Lori,
Somehow dear friend...I think I might know. And bless you, always.

Pat,
You are so faithful. I truly don't deserve it but that doesn't stop me from appreciating it! Thanks.

Scott,
I had no idea! And thank you. *S*

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

8 posted 2003-02-01 01:44 AM

Larry, I'm always glad to see you here. Hope all is well and that we'll keep seeing you on these pages of blue. Your "family of friends" here at PIP misses you when you're gone. God bless...

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

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

9 posted 2003-02-01 03:38 AM

I understand

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

10 posted 2003-02-01 09:55 AM

Ethel,
All is well. Just a pretty silent muse. Plus I've been working 70 hours a week!

Thank you for your kind words.

Dixie,
Spoken like a true friend...

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

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

11 posted 2003-02-04 02:50 PM

Larry,
You have expressed well the value of friendship here! I love this...thanks for sharing it with me!
Love ya
Cindi

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

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United States

12 posted 2003-02-04 07:05 PM

Cindi,
Thanks for being such a good friend.

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

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

13 posted 2003-02-04 11:51 PM

(big hugggsssssssss) That is why I never really left when I almost left Passions after a poet verbally attacked me on Passions, because I knew 99% of everyone truly supported me and I find strength and light here! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, and God Bless Lori and everyone here, 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

carol
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since 2003-01-25

Posts 624
Florida USA

14 posted 2003-02-04 11:54 PM

Larry, this is so beautiful it is amazing what a good friend can help you get through

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

15 posted 2003-02-05 12:02 PM

Noah,
Amazing the impact of one rotten apple. But...the rest, will you figured it out.

Carol,
Welcome to Passions. I hope you love it here half as much as I do. And it is amazing. Thank you.

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

SEA

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since 2000-01-18

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with you

16 posted 2003-02-05 11:57 PM

"Friendship is the life line,
That plants hope as a seed."

loved this

*big bunny hugs*

Muys
Member

since 2002-04-06

Posts 389
The Netherlands

17 posted 2003-02-06 06:36 AM

Dear Larry
We all think about you and will help you. When we lost a dear person, there is a hole in our heart, what never can fill up.
I hope the friendship we give you is comme a balsum.

Muys
I hope you understand.

Kit McCallum

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Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

18 posted 2003-02-06 07:35 AM

A beautiful piece Larry. So much intertwined in our lives, and yet grief and sorrow can bring us close, as you so artfully captured.

And did I read that you're working 70 hours a week Larry? I can empathize ... the muse has a hard time surfacing when you're putting in those kinds of hours. I'm glad yours rose beyond your work to write these thought-provoking lines. Just lovely.

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kit

abbe
Member

since 2003-01-20

Posts 131
michigan, usa

19 posted 2003-02-06 08:24 AM

great words... and precious the gift of friendship. it is eternal - part of us forever. a good reminder. thanks larry

(and i love your tag line)

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

20 posted 2003-02-07 12:11 PM

Susan,
You know I'll take all the bunny hugs I can get! And thank you.

Muys,
You are such a tender hearted friend. I like to think of you as my European Grandmother. And bless you, I do understand. Thanks.

Kit,
I only worked two 70 weeks, fortunately! And the realities of life can be harsh. I am so grateful for friendships here on these blue pages. Thank you for your kindness and friendship.

anne,
And a very important part it is. Thank you. The tagline came from something related to my daughters funeral and has been so comforting to me. Thanks.

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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