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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA 
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PAPA Visions strike at me forcibly of the times that I took you for granted. Countless memories shake my justification for being at your bedside. But you just lay there, eyes closed, an imperceptible rise and fall of your chest. Nothing to indicate acknowledgement of my presence, save for the hope that you know I am here. Dying comes slowly and awkwardly for Papa, no last goodbyes or choice words of finality. Only this wretched stillness that mocks its peaceful appearance. What would I say to you now, Papa? "I love you - I'll miss you - I need you?" This is what needed to be said long before... before this, this taunting void. And like that selfish child I break the sacred silence, "Papa?I'm here Papa.I'm not going anywhere." If this stain upon the quiet deserves admonishment, it will not be at your doing. For the dying has ceased with your last spit of breath, and in the frozen aftermath, I know that I've been pardoned. [This message has been edited by waldopepper (03-20-2003 08:07 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Oh my dear friend, I remember this write. It touched me the first time I read it, and it has done so once again. Your love for your father is so apparent in this piece. It's truly one of your best, so filled with your heart.  Oh, and if you wish for it to be considered for the book, you'll have to go back in and click the submit button. Just click on the edit button and you can go in and do that.  [This message has been edited by WhiteRose (03-20-2003 08:22 PM).] |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
Thanks my dear friend. I guess I forgot about the book submission. This still being new to me. I'm glad you enjoyed. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I'm glad to have a chance to vote for this. Joyce |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
yo ho ho waldo! -majnu |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Walter, this is a very touching poem. I feel it was written directly from your heart. I hope it gets in the book, so here's my vote.  Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-21-2003 02:48 AM).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
So many do not feel the pardon and live only with the guilt...this gets my vote  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Yes...wonderfully said.. If I can see the screen through my tears I'll check the vote button. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before ~ |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This is a very touching poem. I hope it makes it into the book.  Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent. |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
To Joyce Johnson, Majnu my comrade in mayhem, garysgirl, hoot_owl_rn, Enchantress, and Lost Dreamer; thank you so very much for your support and comments. It is really a good feeling to be so easily welcomed into this wonderful site. I am very much in awe at the multitude of talent on display here. I'm glad I found this place. Walter |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...you are now both at peace... Very tender and touching words. A gentle and moving write. God bless you both. Peace & Light, Earth Angel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, wow... this is very gripping... I think I forgot to breathe as I read it. Excellent! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Walter, this is so very heartwrenchingly beautiful, sweet friend, my heart cries out to you as this truly is a fact of life but know your father will always love you so very much and he will always guide you with his love! (wipes tears) You have my vote, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Walter, 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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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
This is very touching, Walter...very. *s When you think you have heard it all, listen more closely. ~Dorene [This message has been edited by Chanson (03-21-2003 11:11 PM).] |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
To Earth Angel, suthern, Mistletoe Angel and Chanson, thank you all for your reading and commenting. I appreciate your support so very much. |
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sweetwater Member
since 2002-12-16
Posts 178Perth |
I feel the same.. thanks I know I'm not alone now. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Very touching. Happily I cast my vote. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
heartfelt penned! Charisma |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Strong...understanding. Voting... |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
This is a very sweet right you have written about your father. The love shines through and through. Dawn |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
There's such a "quiet" ambience to this poem - brings us right with you at your father's bedside witnessing his passing. Touching. My vote, too. |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
Well this one really is very touching and I am voting for it. Love reading all these great writes. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I felt this wholeheartedly....Yes, very touching piece!!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
Thanks again to all of you for reading and responding to this piece. It means so very much. Thank you, thank you, thank you. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
very honest...very touching Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
...This one hurts...a whole bunch...for personal reasons it touches me very much... and I think this one's wonderfully written.. hugs, g "laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - victor borge |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
very touching..... heart hugsssss Lauren~ I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
nice go at expressing those difficult moments in this life before the next..my sumpathies for your loss by the way. |
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