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Larry C

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0 posted 2003-05-16 12:19 PM

No Longer the Same
By Larry Chadwick
In tender memory of the loss of Ginger Michelle
on May 18, 2002

It’s through a tinted lens that now I see,
Changing what life has now come to be.
Not better, but a different kind of place,
One that requires just a touch of grace.

Because now at the mention of a name,
A reminder, things are no longer same.
How could life be altered so much,
From the loss of a loving touch?

Pleasures now found in an altered way,
Not based alone in the chance to play.
But recognizing the fellowship of pain,
Offering solace and not expecting gain.

Satisfaction taken from memories past,
Knowing there was enough to last.
The price of giving your heart away,
To reclaim again in that eternal day.

May 15, 2003

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

[This message has been edited by Larry C (05-16-2003 01:25 AM).]

QjQ
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1 posted 2003-05-16 12:22 PM

very nice write!!!

It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you.

Janet Marie
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2 posted 2003-05-16 12:27 PM

One that requires just a touch of grace.

Because now at the mention of a name,
A reminder, things are no longer same.
How could life be altered so much,
From the loss of a loving touch.

Pleasures now found in an altered way,
Not based alone in the chance to play.
But recognizing the fellowship of pain,
Offering solace and not expecting gain.
=================================

there is so much I could say to this, as it made me feel so much and touched places deep...but then I know that you already know.
I take solace and find quiet comfort in knowing if we must "know" ... we are in good company.

You're the best I've ever felt ...
it's so wrong not to be with you.
It's getting harder to stay away,
it stops my heart just to be with you.

SH

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

3 posted 2003-05-16 12:28 PM

Heart hugs to you Larry

Lighting a memory candle for her tonight, vanilla scented.

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

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By the Seaside

4 posted 2003-05-16 12:30 PM

Not better, but a different kind of place,
One that requires just a touch of grace.

This is, and you are, in a class by yourself, Larry Dear~
Your writing makes me feel for you.
I am forever grateful to call you my friend,
for they are so far and few between...
and I will always consider myself the lucky one.

Hugs, Dear Larry~

Larry C

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5 posted 2003-05-16 12:38 PM

QjQ,
Thank you for your kindness.

JM,
Before I joined the "fellowship of pain" I felt a connection with you through your writing. But what I thought I understood in your writing I see more clearly now with the "tinted lens". You mean so very much to me...

Kacy,
Sunday is one year. I will be in Sedona doing the same. A candle at the
chapel on the rock . Thank you for always being there...

Lori,
There must be a club of "Lucky Ones" because I feel like I'm a memeber too. Bless you for your tenderness. I am truly okay, changed but okay.

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

[This message has been edited by Larry C (05-16-2003 01:00 AM).]

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

6 posted 2003-05-16 12:39 PM

larry...under this veiled sky tonight...i hope grace grants you peace...you are never alone nor far from thoughts...h

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

7 posted 2003-05-16 01:08 AM

Larry...those tinted lenses....
I call em butterfly glasses.

Some things cannot be explained by verses that rhyme ...
they are not measured by the commitment of time.
Some emotions run too deep to be described by words,
forgiveness and understanding ...
remain the most beautiful words ever heard.

JM
11/99

Larry C

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8 posted 2003-05-16 01:21 AM

h,
I looked at that veiled moon tonight and found comfort in sharing it with you. You're the best, thank you for that.

JM,
More wisdom to tuck in my scrapbook. How can life be hard with a friend like you. Thank you again.

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

9 posted 2003-05-16 01:28 AM

Larry-
Your words are amazing Larry! You are fortis et fideliter (Bold and Faithful) I see you as a light house.

Its been a year almost now, and they days are getting rougher, but you are amazing as I see where Miss. Chadwick got her amazing gentleness and loving character. I love you both. If you need someone to talk to, I am here.

Love you lots! oh, and
Can I read this on the 30th at the memorial?

Love Always,

Jason Lyle
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since 2003-02-07

Posts 1438
With my darkling

10 posted 2003-05-16 02:08 AM

Beautiful.As she must have been.

Jason

Ivy Rose
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since 2001-12-29

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MA, USA

11 posted 2003-05-16 03:31 AM

Larry...Such a beautiful and loving tribute to the daughter that you lost. Being a mother whose child is now in harm's way in Iraq...I can only imagine the pain of losing that precious son that has blessed my life. You will see her once again on Heaven's shores; yet, as you so lovingly wrote, you have all those precious and wonderful memories of her to hold in your heart against that day. My prayers are with you and your family.

***Ivy Rose

passing shadows
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12 posted 2003-05-16 05:13 AM

Larry, my heart is with you

Nan

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13 posted 2003-05-16 08:30 AM

Larry - It's wonderful to see you expressing your heartfelt emotions through your writing. Your daughter is undoubtedly pleased as well... God Bless, my friend...

El_Campeador
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since 2003-01-29

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Ohio, USA

14 posted 2003-05-16 09:27 AM

Larry, that last stanza is excellent. Always have hope, because someday we will all be together again.

I pray that you will be comforted as the first anniversary of your daughter's "journey to the sunrise" approaches. May God bless you, as your poetry has been a blessing to us.

~El Campeador

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

vandana

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15 posted 2003-05-16 09:31 AM

enjoyed

Nightshade

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just out of reach

16 posted 2003-05-16 09:48 AM

Dear Larry, This straight from the heart poem touched me deeply. Your sweet daughter is everywhere now.....for her spirit shines brightly upon you and kisses you with each passing breeze. hugs, Chris

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

-Emily Dickinson

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

17 posted 2003-05-16 10:17 AM

Larry, your feelings always come through in your words.
hugs
M

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

18 posted 2003-05-16 10:34 AM

You are a remarkable man, Larry... loved and admired by many.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family the Chapel on the Rock on Sunday, May 18.

Sending a rainbow of healing lights,

Peace, Love, & Everlasting Light,
Linda

HopeS
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19 posted 2003-05-16 12:24 PM

Beautiful , heartfelt , touching tribute
Hope

JamesMichael
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20 posted 2003-05-16 04:55 PM

Tender words of grace and mercy...James

Larry C

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21 posted 2003-05-17 01:43 AM

Kellie,
It has indeed been a pleasure to have you in my life and to know of your affection for my daughter. Thank you for your kindnesses. And certainly you may read this at her memorial. Any chance that the service can be video taped?

Jason,
Thank you. I'm biased but she was indeed beautiful inside and out.

Ivy Rose,
I can't imagine the stress of your son's being in Iraq. And thank you for your prayers and kindness. It will be a wonderful reunion indeed.

Dixie,
Thank you it is appreciated.

Nan,
Thank you for being such a faithful friend. Your support has been so healing for me.

El Campeador,
Thank you for such kindnesses. Please know that my faith is strong and that my heart though broken has been put back together again. Largely because of the support of friends like you. Caring matters more than I knew. Until that day...

vandana,
You have been so faithful to me. Thank you for that.

Chris,
Your tender vulnerability has always touched me deep in my heart. Thank you so much for being there.

M,
You know you were first that I communicated with by email here at Passions. Your candor and life's experience touched me deeply. It has thrilled me so to watch you blossom. Bless you sweet lady for you undying belief in the goodness of life.

Linda,

I truly don't know what to do with such generosity. For I truly have received so much from these blue pages. Thank you Linda and know how much your loving heart shines in your poetry and responses. Thank you.

Hope,
Thank you for sharing as it does matter.

James,
One of my favorite die hard romantics. I do so value your responses. Thank you.

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

El_Campeador
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Ohio, USA

22 posted 2003-05-17 09:18 AM

Larry, I do know that your faith is strong. Being open to healing, and looking to what will be, is a sign of that. I truly look forward to meeting you someday.

Blessings,

El Campeador

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

Muys
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23 posted 2003-05-17 12:50 PM

Exact this morning 'I thought"to morrow I must send a letter to Larry.
My heart is near you.

Your old mother Muys

kaile

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24 posted 2003-05-17 10:47 PM

Larry,
I thought you got struck in Prose and didn't know how to come back

But recognizing the fellowship of pain,
Offering solace and not expecting gain

These two lines strike me the most..heart hugs, friend

Larry C

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25 posted 2003-05-18 01:27 AM

El Campeador,
You do indeed humble me. Thank you for your graciousness...

My dear Muys,
Thank you for your motherly love and faithfulness. You do warm my heart consistently.

kaile,
I must confess to enjoying prose immensely these days. But mostly my muse refuses to rhyme and mostly sucks at free verse!

Thank you again.

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

Bill Charles
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Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

26 posted 2003-05-18 01:00 PM

Larry - I'm glad I didn't miss this writing. I'm very touched by what you've written here...

BC

Kellie_Cantrell
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since 2002-05-22

Posts 1667
New York

27 posted 2003-05-18 11:37 PM

Videotaped- and sent right to you!

Love Always,

Larry C

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28 posted 2003-05-19 12:10 PM

Thank you Bill. Much appreciated.

Kellie,
Thanks that's great!

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

Balladeer

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29 posted 2003-05-19 12:33 PM

Seems incredible that a year has passed since your loss, Larry. I salute you for your strength throughout such ordeals you went through over the past year. Best wishes to you, sir....

Honeybee
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Ontario, CANADA

30 posted 2003-05-19 12:36 PM

Oh Larry, I'm here for you!

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

31 posted 2003-05-20 01:29 AM

Larry, I so admire your strength and your
compassionate and loving heart. Your love
showing through in your poetry touches me
greatly. You are also in my thoughts and prayers.
Heart hugs dear Larry,
Ethel

Kellie_Cantrell
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since 2002-05-22

Posts 1667
New York

32 posted 2003-05-20 01:33 AM

Larry- I went out to her site today. Spent sometime with her... I read her your poem. God Bless you and your family.

Love Always,

Dark Angel
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33 posted 2003-05-20 10:08 AM

My thoughts are with you Larry.

[This message has been edited by Dark Angel (05-20-2003 10:08 AM).]

Larry C

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United States

34 posted 2003-05-21 01:07 AM

Michael,
Life is truly an amazing experience. I'm so glad that you were a part of this last year. Thank you for your kindnesses.

Thanks Melissa,
Would you be my manager too! You are so appreciated.

Ethel,
Those thoughts and prayers have provided much strength. More than I could ever have imagined. Thank you sweet friend.

Kellie,
Yes, the one disappointment I have is little access to her grave site. Thank you for being there.

Dark Angel,
That is very thoughtful of you and much appreciated.

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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