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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Love Enough By Larry Chadwick How long will you remember, The essence of us you knew? Will you romanticize the thought, Or might you recall it accurate and true? How long will you remember, Of the love we shared and how? Will it mean as much to you then, As it appears to here and now? How long will you remember, The difference you made in my life? Will it matter as much to you, As it did to me, that you were my wife? How long will you remember, That we wanted children together? Will you continue to wonder, Of being my children’s mother? How long will you remember, That I wished our love had been first? Will you recall the pride I had in you, Enough to make my heart nearly burst? How long will you remember, That your happiness is most important of all? Will you recognize the satisfaction, Of just being able to recall? Remember long enough to not forget, That the memory will free you. Would that you will find the strength, To embrace a future that is knew. March 18, 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 (04-14-2003 10:59 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Larry, this is so beautiful and your heart speaks in a very touching way .... memories of love never fade ... love IS. Our lives are recorded by our soul ... and our soul is eternal. My thought! Love, Margherita |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
What a fantastic thought: 'Remember long enough not to forget'!!! Love this one!! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So very heartfelt Larry... A write we could all stop and ponder.. Good questions, excellent message. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy Lee~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
your tender spirit is showing  Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Larry, this is just beautiful. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
A positively heartfelt poem Larry...thank you for sharing with us.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C Drink a cup of fantasy Laced with a little ecstasy. That should do the job. Good write, enjoyed. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
This makes me proud to be a poet. Most men can't say these things, can't express the inner things that men are supposed to be numb to....but we can, and you've done it here so well. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Larry, I think this precious. Sensitivity and feeling expressed so well. Ed is right. Enjoyed, Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When someone finds love like this, it's remembered and savored until the end of time and beyond. *S* Absolutely beautiful! *S* |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry...One can only take care of their own memories, I guess. Tenderly and thoughtfully written. Hugs! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 Larry...this is very touching |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I love it when men express themselves in this way. The truth is we (women) do not know oftentimes that men do think and feel what you have expressed here. Thank you for reminding and enlightening us! -Patricia |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
Larry-This is a beautiful poem. (¨`·.·´¨) (¨`·.·´¨) |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
what a beautiful poem Larry! I enjoyed the read! Neeraja |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Larry...A moving and tender piece to your wife. In this poem we can see your heart and your love. Wonderful writing!!!! ***Ivy Rose |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice expression of your feelings...James |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Larry~ Your heart is shining through in this piece. So lovely and touching...beautifully penned. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Larry - you did touch me with this write. It's just so tender, wanting, loving, and soft. Good one Larry... BC |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, you truly have the gift of real love in you and with your compassion and comfort, the love is bound to be more than enough forever for you! (wipes tears) This is a golden treasure, sweet friend, 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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Larry, this is so beautiful. It's warm, tender, compassionate, loving.....just everything a woman could want. I know that your wife is happy that you write these poems for her. I know that I appreciate and cherish every one of the poems that my Love writes to me.  Hugs, Ethel |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Margherita, Hard to argue with that. And thank you for your thoughtful resopnse. Sunnyone, Thanks! Such kind words. Nancy Lee, Thank you so very much. Hugs back. Ah Virginia, Such a sweet response. Sue, Skipped all of #25 thought I should check in. scorpio, Well thank you for your kindness. Sy, You're the best... Ed, Thank you. I have found you're pretty good at that yourself. Pat, Well very kind words indeed... Thank you. Ruth, I like that thought a lot. Martie, True. But it seems that there are those who desire permission to move on. Just a theory. passing shadows,  You crack me up. Thank you for your tenderness.Patricia, Well now, I don't recall being a voice for men but I like your thoughts. Kellie, Thank you dear girl. Neeraja, Thank you! Much appreciated. Ivy Rose, Ah thank you for that. James, Thank you sir... Vicky, Thank you for your kind reply. Bill, And such nice words from a romantic. With qualifications like yours...I am humbled. Noah, You are indeed a kind and gentle soul. Thank you. Ethel, Well thank you mam. And I hope you get many more. I promise to never be jealous. I wish you guys only happiness. 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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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is a dear piece of poetry Larry.... Bump to the top..... 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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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
WOW ... a lovely write here. Your love must pour from every pore ... you are an amazing man, to express your love like this. Enjoyed. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Larry - you sure tell of this well in this writing. Love enough, I like that... BC |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a beautiful piece to look back on memories, while inspiring the want and need to embrace the future, Larry. Excellent! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Janette, Well...such kind words. Thank you so much. I was reflecting on what it has been like for my mother to be without my father. And it seemed natural to think about my Nancy without me. And the thoughts just poured out.  Bill, Thank you for your faithfulness and kind words. Sorry I haven't been around more. I love your romantic take on life. Kit, How tender hearted you are. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Peace...  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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