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For Matthew |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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It seems but just a day ago We could hold you in our hands And now you stand before us Strong, tall and full of plans. This seeming "flying by" of time Brings us some trepidation But we're so very proud of you On this, your graduation. Today you write the final words In this chapter of life's book But opportunities will abound Wherever you may look. Tough hours may come, remember then You're never all alone For loving arms are as close to you As the nearest phone. So let your faith in God above Guide every choice you make May surety of right from wrong Light every path you take. May success be your reward In everything you do And may you never once forget How much we all love you. 5/22/2003 [This message has been edited by suthern (05-28-2003 03:53 PM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
For Matthew! "clink" |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This poem must surely make Matthews graduation even more special for him.  Congratulations Matthew May your future be bright and May all your dreams become reality.  Warm hugs, Earth Angel |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ Will an Awwwwwwwwwwwwww ! do ? Precious you are ... and lucky Matthew~ Love ya' lady~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 Congratulations Matthew What a nice card to toast his future with Suthern. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much. *S* They flubbed his introduction, so any tears that might have been hovering dissolved into giggles. *S* But this ole aunt has to confess that more than a few tears dripped when his invitation arrived in the mail. *S* He's not from my body... but he's mine anyway. *S* |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is reall very beautiful, you nearly had me in tears for I was thinking that my son will one day graduate. And when he does I want to tell him what you have to your nephew so beautifully. now this.... He's not from my body... but he's mine anyway. I know what you mean here, it's how I feel about my nephews. One just recently told me he had proposed to his girlfriend and she accepted, he told me this over the phone just after she had accepted and I cried with joy. I'm going to keep this. Maree |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern...Lots of love in these words...and I also see great pride in Matthew. The love you offer now and in his future touches me, I'm sure it does him as well. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
now I can ditto you....lol....am glad to see you post this, it is full of love and pride and beautifully written |
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Edder Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671 |
Bravo! well done. how could he go wrong following these words of wisdom. |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Congrats Matthew! Wonderful graduation poem Suthern!  ~Elizabeth Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone... |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Oh suthern, along the path through life, their are several rites of passage that we all encounter. Your dear nephew Matthew has just embarked one of the most prevalent rites of all . The rite, or initiation into maturity. A coming of age, if you will. He entered the institution of High School as a boy, and four short years later he truly has, emerged a man. Your nephew is very fortunate to have been given not only your beautiful poem that he can always cherish, forever. But more importantly, he has been given the gift of unconditional love and support, from a very loving aunt, who is so honored, and so proud of him. That is a gift, of immeasurable value. And one that will help to keep him grounded, content, and successful in the coming years. I wish your nephew Mathew, Godspeed. As he embarks on his new journey. The journey of manhood. The journey, of life. Sincerely, Richy |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I, for one, can testify to your devotion and adoration of your family, and have seen how you cherish the kids as your own, This is a lovely tribute and gifting of your rhymes and heart Ruthie... Congrats to Matthew and your family.  Darkness cannot drive out darkness ... only light can do that. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(does happy dance) YAY!!! (happy hugs) Oh Suthern, I'm so happy for your Matthews, dearest friend, I graduated from high school last year and know the feeling of moving on so much but know with utmost confidence in my heart Matthews will rise and be a true light of the future ahead! (smiles) God Bless You both, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, 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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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ruth, this is so touching. Congrats Matthew! Time does fly by doesn't it? hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 wonderful! wow! congrats! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
That flows so well and is so well put together.....Lovely rhyme scheme and meter...Just great style for the subject. Here's to Matthew! The best teachers have the biggest ears |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is fantastic writing...James |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
"Today you write the final words In this chapter of life's book But opportunities will abound Wherever you may look." I like these lines very much. I sure they will be an encouragement to Matthew, too. Good write. “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 |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
CONGRATULATIONS, MATTHEW You are very blessed to have an Aunt like our sweet Suthern. Lady, I understand how you feel like your nephew is yours. I feel like that about my nieces and nephews, and also some of my friends kids. Heart hugs to you, friend  Ethel |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nice tribute to Matt.....(but I think my poem for him would have been nice don't ya think?).....LOL....of course, his mom would probably never talk to you again either.. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: He’d better still be toasting with ginger ale! LOL Brad: Thank you! *S* EA: I will pass those wishes on along to him... thank you! *S* Marge: I think I’m the lucky one. *S* Thank you! Mysteria: With all my heart, I hope it’s a bright one. *S* DA: You truly honor me... and I thank you. *S* And when the time comes, I know your words to your son will be jewels. *S* Martie: I am so proud of him. *S* And never more so than when he folded himself almost in half to bend over and hug me when he finished reading this. *S* jellybeans: You and Toe have been hearing about him for quite a few years now, haven’t you? *S* I thank you so much for every one of those days... and for liking this! *S* Edder: How very kind of you... thank you! *S* skyshine: Thank you so very much! *S* Richy: That’s one of the things that made graduation night so touching... the boy is still in there (driving his mom nuts when she noticed that he was chewing gum during the ceremony! LOL) but the man is very evident... and it’s a gracious and beautiful one emerging. *S* Thank you so much for a wonderful response. *S* JM: Yup... they’ve had me wrapped around those fingers for years! LOL Thank you so very much. *S* M’Toe: You could probably give him a ton of great advice! *S* He writes wonderful poetry... just is kinda shy about sharing it. *S* Thank you very much! *S* Nightshade: It certainly does... but oh, the years look better on him than me! LOL Thank you very much! *S* PS: Thank you! *S* ethome: I’d wanted to write something for him... then gave up because everything I wrote seemed forced and contrived. Then at 3 am on the morning of his graduation, this one woke me up... thank you so much for the assurance it worked. *S* JamesMichael: I thank you so much! *S* El-C: I hope they will... thank you very much! *S* garysgirl: There are times I’m sure he’s considered it a curse instead of a blessing. LOL I’m just glad that about the time he got so tall we’d need a stepstool to yell at him, he stopped needing the yelling. *G* Thank you very much! *S* Toe: Sweet one, I think your poem was absolutely perfect. LOL I don’t think his mom would have shared that opinion, though. LOL So he had to settle for the boring stuff... I’ll sneak your poem to him later! LOL Thank you... for this response and for all the times you’ve listened to me brag on my boy. *S* |
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