Open Poetry #26 |
On Being Redefined |
Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
On Being Redefined By Larry Chadwick Rhyme has seemingly gone silent, It appears to have departed with you. Images have somehow turned dim, Out of respect I suppose for your parting. Please do not think that all has faded away, That life for me ended at your departure. Rather my focus has been adjusted, Altered by the new path your loss created. Rhyme may be silent but thoughts have not ceased, Just as images have dimmed but not disappeared. There has developed a new tint to all that I now see, And all images are now observed from a different perspective. Intriguing how the parting of one who teaches Creates a broader process of learning. I am not without pictures nor am I without words, But your parting has redefined how they are used. It is impossible to resent the gift with which you gifted me, Though I would gladly have deferred the maturity this has brought. Yet now that I am here I will not turn back, For this path of new perspectives seems lit entirely by you. May 30, 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 (05-31-2003 09:33 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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this one touched me deep Larry...and I needed that tonight |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Amazing, how life changes us...and some of us are never as strong as we need to be to adjust with the change of flow. But you are, and you have been the better for it. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry, A sagacious write, enjoyed. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Larry, I really felt this one. God bless. Heart hugs, Ethel |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I like the positive side of this piece.....The thankfulness for the gifts recieved as one should always be thankful........A very enjoyable read indeed. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I am not without pictures nor am I without words, But your parting has redefined how they are used. It is impossible to resent the gift with which you gifted me, Though I would gladly have deferred the maturity this has brought. Yet now that I am here I will not turn back, For this path of new perspectives seems lit entirely by you. ================================== I'm smiling cross the miles at you after reading this bittersweet heart-light write. After such loss there comes a process, different stages of first mourning, then acceptance, then the healing can begin, its a journey that will take us farther on if we allow it. In the last year I've watched you, thru you poetry,-- surpass each level of healing with grace,dignity & class and it has been both touching and an enlightening example of courage and humility. But more so, it has been a loving testament to Ginger and I hope you are as proud of yourself as I know she is of you...and as we all are. Thats what I read in this poem...healing and acceptance, and an understanding of things not yet seen, of roads not yet traveled, with the wisdom of where you've already walked now becomes the wind at your back. Wanna know what I call that? Butterfly Breezes Im still imagining your voice ... can see the sparkle in your eyes. I cant explain your power over me Its understated understood & beautiful. cj [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (05-31-2003 11:13 AM).] |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Though I would gladly have deferred the maturity this has brought. Yet now that I am here I will not turn back, For this path of new perspectives seems lit entirely by you. a touching account of sweet sorrow, larry heart-hugs |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
loving this one bro, even though it left me the redefinition of love is not an easy moment to accept |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
so..I'm keeping this...cause it's amazing, and because I understand it. |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
I read you poem Larry and I understand what you feel in your heard and in your mind. Hug Muys |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssssss) Oh Larry, this is so beautifully said, dearest friend, I can tell you are hurting still but know always that your Ginger and your father will always love you and guide you along the way with their light; they don't want you to be redefined, rather they want you to be original, that is, be that same person you have always been and only now hold true their love will never disappear! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a very special friend to all of us, 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 |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
It's a painful thing too. *hearthugs* my dear friend, from one in the process of redefintion, (but? the second somebody finds a slot for me, damned if I'm not kicking down the walls of definition again. Contrary thing, I am. ) Love to you, Larry. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Larry How very proud your daughter Ginger would be of her father. Your words were written beautifully from deep inside your heart and I could relate so well to how you must have been feeling when you wrote this. It is so nice to see you again my friend. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
The rhyme may be gone but the music of love lives on. *HuGS Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dixie, Thank you. I hope all is well. Karilea, Thank you. In large part it is your fault. Sy, You are a true inspiration to me. Bless you. Ethel, Thank you for your kindness and support. ethome, You are very kind and it is much appreciated. Thank you. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JM, I so appreciate your "butterfly love". You have been a great source of support and encouragement. Bless you for all you know and all you do. Thank you always... kaile, You have grown to mean so much to me. Your support is so appreciated. I'm eager to see you working as a teacher. Thank you for your encouragement. kacy, Dear girl I'll always depend on your support and good humor. Hope you know how to smile through those tears. Susan, Thank you. Bunny hugs for you. I'm sorry that you understand it so well. But hope it encourages you. Muys, My sweet European mother. How wonderful to experience your support and understanding. Thank you. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Noah, Your faithful support always puts a smile on my face. Thank you for being that dear friend I don't deserve. Karen, Bless you dear lady for your feistiness. I love that I can count on you. For all you have experienced, no matter how difficult, it has made you a lovely lady. Sue, To one of the few that I know experiences exactly what is in my heart, thank you. Peace, courage and hope to you dear friend. Chris, You're the best. Thanks. Keth, Thank you. I have let you down but will offer an explanation in an email. Thanks for your faithfulness inspite of the lack of mine. 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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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A nice expression of your thoughts and feelings Larry...James |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
James, Thanks for your encouragement. 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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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'Rhyme may be silent but thoughts have not ceased, Just as images have dimmed but not disappeared. There has developed a new tint to all that I now see, And all images are now observed from a different perspective. Intriguing how the parting of one who teaches Creates a broader process of learning. I am not without pictures nor am I without words, But your parting has redefined how they are used.' I read this first, shortly after you posted it Larry and I've read it several times since. For different reasons and to a lesser degree perhaps, I understand the redefinition. For some reason, when I first read this, I remembered a poem you wrote way back, where I think you portrayed me as a drunk pilot of some shady airline. Don't know why, just thought I'd tell ya. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Duncan, Oh sure use guilt to achieve the apology! Dunc I know you are a good and sensitive guy. Sorry about the misportrayal. Odd how time changes things. Thank you for your friendship inspite of my bungling. Peace and good will I hope will always be yours. 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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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
"Rhyme may be silent but thoughts have not ceased, Just as images have dimmed but not disappeared. There has developed a new tint to all that I now see, And all images are now observed from a different perspective." A great perspective on living and learning... "Intriguing how the parting of one who teaches Creates a broader process of learning. I am not without pictures nor am I without words, But your parting has redefined how they are used" Incredible. She lives on through your poetry! I loved this, Larry. Keep living, and writing, and learning... And someday love will bring you back together again. ~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 |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Adding this to my library... “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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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry I understand the grace of heart from which this was written, and admire the poet and the man! Heart hugs! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My fault? May I be such a fault more often... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Larry, I was just saying I miss ya writing those funny poems. Geez...I been called way worse than drunk!!! |
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Sunshine
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Oh yea Dunc? Anything you can repeat here? |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
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Hmmm...probably not in an open forum! |
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Sunshine
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ROTF...I thought so!!!! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
E_C, You are so very gracious and kind. Thank you. It was a year ago May 18 that my daughter, Ginger died. And ten weeks later I buried my father. God will reunite us someday. And thank you very much. Martie, Your courage and kindness has indeed inspired me. Thank you for your generosity. Karilea, Without your love and support I could never have survived this past year. It is likely impossible for me to convey how much you truly mean to me. Thank you sweet lady from the bottom of my mending heart. Dunc, Well now, you may still be an inspiration to me yet! Dunc & Karilea, All right you two you should behave in these here blue walls! (I love being entertained) 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Reading this only makes me more aware of the wonderful man that wrote it, and the admiration I have for you Larry. Sorry I am so late finding it, this board moves too fast for an old lady like me |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sharon dear friend, You have meant so very much to me during this last year. I have not done very well at showing my appreciation for your generosity and faithfulness. But I must say I could not have survived without it! 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dixie! You are so kind...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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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Larry: this is EXACTLY where I am . . . that new light disturbing as it may be sometimes lends such clarity that I cannot possibly imagine myself any other way strange . . . completely in awe of this write xxoo |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
littlewing, Dear girl you know how to do this father's heart much good. Thank you for such a heartfelt reply. Bless you always. 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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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
thank you . . . this deserves to breathe again . . . |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
littlewing, You are a dear... 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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