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Kellie_Cantrell
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since 2002-05-22

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New York

0 posted 2003-02-15 12:55 PM

My Teacher
I know you are in Heaven,
My teacher shining bright,
Yet, I can not help but to hurt,
For your remembrance today.
I hear you, in my heart,
Telling me it's all ok,
Yet my tears flow,
For a special teacher like you,
I did not want to go.
I know there comes a time,
When we all must say goodbye.
Yet, I thought it would be,
My graduation day.
You smiling and proud of me.

I know in my heart, you are safe and sound.
Yet as I look around the school,
I know longer see, your eyes shinning bright.
I know what you wanted out of life,
To be a teacher and make a difference,
in our young lives.
You will not be forgotten,
You shall be missed.
BY friends, family, and students.

I am proud to say,
You were my teacher,
and will forever be my guide.
The lessons you shared,
will be cherished forever,
Through out our lives.
I know someday, we shall meet again,
You will be the teacher leading small angels,
and holding their hands.

Until we meet again,
know I'll always remember,
and look up to the teacher,
Who always did understand.
You are forever engraved, upon hearts of many.
You were a work of art, here on earth.
I Know God chose you,
For your Heart, ever so true.
Someday many of us will follow,
Just to meet you, once again.
Until then, we will do the best we can.
Making you proud of the good deeds,
you have shared, with us left here on earth.
While Heaven, has now become your turf.
Holding angels hands,
and sharing lessons of life and love.

Mistletoe Angel

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1 posted 2003-02-15 02:04 AM

(tears fall down my cheeks) We will all never forget Ginger, as she truly is a special angel who is now always looking down upon you, Larry, the rest of her family, and all her loved ones from heaven, continuing to teach us all and guide us with loving light! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, my prayers continue to be with you, all her other students and family, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kellie, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Local Parasite

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since 2001-11-05

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2 posted 2003-02-15 12:38 PM

A touching poem of loss. I like how you kept its somber tone even despite the fact that you spoke of hope throughout... a tone very appropriate for a poem of this subject matter. Enjoyed the read.

Parasite

"Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true.
~ Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...

3 posted 2003-02-16 01:44 AM

Kellie~
You've done a lovely job on this tribute.
I believe this is one of your best.
Hugs,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Kellie_Cantrell
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since 2002-05-22

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New York

4 posted 2003-02-17 05:17 PM

Thank You all this means a lot to me.. the poem I think should go in the book because its so heartfelt.

Sunnyone
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Staffordshire, England

5 posted 2003-02-17 05:19 PM

Kellie...this is a beautiful tribute to one who gave you guidance in life. The lessons you learned from this teacher, will stay with you throughout life, and so your teacher lives on, in you. Wonderful write!

Accept these small gifts from my gypsy soul, and let the magik happen! ~~S~~

Kellie_Cantrell
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New York

6 posted 2003-02-17 05:23 PM

thank sunny.

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

7 posted 2003-02-17 07:36 PM

Kelly, it's really good to respect and like a teacher so much.
You wrote of it beautifully...definitely one of your best.....

Larry C

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8 posted 2003-02-17 11:35 PM

Kellie,
I was there and know that this poem was written from your heart just as it was read from your heart at my daughter's funeral. Bless you for your tenderness and courage. You know this gets my vote.

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

Connel

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9 posted 2003-02-17 11:37 PM

I read this in open poetry forum. And its in my Private Library. And I enjoy it.. This gives me the chance to vote for it.

Anyone can write, But only poets can capture the heart.

Sunshine

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10 posted 2003-02-18 10:06 AM

Kelly, keep listening...special teachers will always talk to you...always. I know.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

11 posted 2003-02-18 10:31 AM

Not only is this a loving tribute but it also shows the appreciation that students can have for their teachers. Teaching is a difficult profession--yet can be a highly satisfying and rewarding one as well. Your beloved teacher was one who made a positive difference and you are a shining example of that! This poem could be a tonic for any teachers who may read this lovely poem and its heartfelt sentiments.

Warm hugs,
EA

Sudhir Iyer
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12 posted 2003-02-18 03:10 PM

Very touching indeed... Thanks for sharing...

Regards,
Sudhir

Janet Marie
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13 posted 2003-02-18 11:26 PM

this lovely sincere tribute is a must for the book...lovely Kellie...well done.

" ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ...
if it finds you worthy ... it then directs your course."

K.Gibran

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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Glen Hope, PA USA

14 posted 2003-02-18 11:54 PM

Aren't teachers just wonderful? I had the priveledge of watching my sister, the teacher, teach her class last week....amazing

Justbleu
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15 posted 2003-02-20 03:48 AM

Teachers leave many impressions on us.....especially the special ones!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!

Bridgette

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

16 posted 2003-02-20 04:11 AM

Now this is so heartfelt and full of love, and a wonderful tribute to obviously a wonderful teacher - you both get my vote.

~* Carpe' Diem *~

Jason Lyle
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since 2003-02-07

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With my darkling

17 posted 2003-02-20 05:15 AM

A beautiful tribute to loss,Gets my vote,nice job.
Jason

[This message has been edited by Jason Lyle (02-20-2003 05:15 AM).]

Kit McCallum

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18 posted 2003-02-20 07:01 AM

This is such a beautiful tribute Kellie ... you captured how very special she was.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Kellie_Cantrell
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since 2002-05-22

Posts 1667
New York

19 posted 2003-02-21 03:52 PM

Thanks To everyone!!.

(¨`·.·´¨) (¨`·.·´¨)
  ·.¸(¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´
     *`·.¸.·´*
    Love Always
       Kellie

[This message has been edited by Kellie_Cantrell (02-22-2003 09:47 PM).]

skyshine

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20 posted 2003-02-21 09:20 PM

Kellie, this is a beautifully poignant remembrance of Ginger. I hope it gets in the book.

--Liz

It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got...
--Sheryl Crow

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

21 posted 2003-02-22 02:05 PM

This heartfelt write gets my vote Kellie!
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Kellie_Cantrell
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Posts 1667
New York

22 posted 2003-02-23 01:40 PM

thank you skyshine and enchantress

(¨`·.·´¨) (¨`·.·´¨)
  ·.¸(¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´
     *`·.¸.·´*
    Love Always
       Kellie

Charisma

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lost in blue pages

23 posted 2003-02-24 12:39 PM

Heartfelt piece......beautiful penned!

Charisma

SEA

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with you

24 posted 2003-02-24 10:24 AM

I remember this one, touching then, touching now

LngJhnAg
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25 posted 2003-02-24 11:04 AM

A great tribute, Kellie. I'm sure your teacher is proud and pleased.

Poet deVine

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26 posted 2003-02-26 11:55 PM

A wondeful tribute.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

27 posted 2003-02-27 07:31 PM

Yes, a wonderful tribute to someone who touched your soul with a forever hug.

EagleScorpion
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Here, Now, Forever

28 posted 2003-03-04 10:59 PM

Yes, i too feel that this person is safe and snug in good ol' heaven!! hehe you got my vote

hoot_owl_rn
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29 posted 2003-03-07 09:06 AM

This lovely tribute gets my vote

Kellie_Cantrell
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Posts 1667
New York

30 posted 2003-03-16 02:37 PM

Thank You!!

(¨`·.·´¨) (¨`·.·´¨)
  ·.¸(¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´
     *`·.¸.·´*
    Love Always
       Kellie

I TAWT I TAW a puddy CAT!

Larry C

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31 posted 2003-03-16 03:01 PM

Kellie,
A bump for you and Ginger!

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

Posts 1667
New York

32 posted 2003-03-16 03:19 PM

Thank You Larry!!!

(¨`·.·´¨) (¨`·.·´¨)
  ·.¸(¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´
     *`·.¸.·´*
    Love Always
       Kellie

I TAWT I TAW a puddy CAT!

Dark Angel
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33 posted 2003-03-17 05:23 AM

This is so special and needs to be in the book.

Voting.

Maree

suthern

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Louisiana

34 posted 2003-03-18 01:08 PM

For you, for Larry, for Ginger... and for every teacher whose gentle guidance makes such a difference... this has my vote. *S*

regards2you
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35 posted 2003-03-21 03:34 PM

Kellie,

This is outstandingly beautiful.
Your sincerity and love come shining through. Lovely tribute.

Hugs, Pat

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

serenity blaze
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36 posted 2003-03-21 07:49 PM

I know how much this poem means to you Kellie, and I add my vote with my wish for luck to you--heart-hugs, Kel...

either way you are a winner!

Larry C

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37 posted 2003-03-27 11:22 PM

Kellie,
A little bump.

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

kaile

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38 posted 2003-03-28 12:54 PM

i arrived late..sorry

LngJhnAg
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39 posted 2003-03-30 06:20 PM

Kellie - What a great tribute!

Kellie_Cantrell
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New York

40 posted 2003-04-01 09:55 PM

thnx

(¨`·.·´¨) (¨`·.·´¨)
  ·.¸(¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´
     *`·.¸.·´*
    Love Always
       Kellie

I TAWT I TAW a puddy CAT!

Larry C

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41 posted 2003-04-02 11:38 PM

WooHoo! It's gonna be published.

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

Posts 1667
New York

42 posted 2003-04-05 05:02 PM

Well, you can probably guess how awesome this feels and that it is definately dedicated to Larry and Miss Chadwick!

(¨`·.·´¨) (¨`·.·´¨)
  ·.¸(¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´
     *`·.¸.·´*
    Love Always
       Kellie

I TAWT I TAW a puddy CAT!

Kellie_Cantrell
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since 2002-05-22

Posts 1667
New York

43 posted 2003-07-13 04:03 AM

God Bless You Miss Chadwick, thank you for everything

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