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If It Weren't For Him
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If It Weren't For Him |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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If It Weren't For Him ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ . . . . It must be hard on him When my days are dark When he can't kiss away The hurt that has left it's mark. It must upset him so To see my tears Watch me fall behind Fighting off my fears. He can't make a fist And punch the demons out. Or bring the brightness back With an angry shout. I can see the worry On his gentle face. I've seen tears wiped hard and quick To leave no trace. He has been my rock And my circus clown. A patient warrior Who hates to see me frown. Yes, it is hard on him Though he'd never say. That's just not his style He locks his thoughts away. So, I will love him more In the light or dim. For I'd never smile If it weren't for him. . . . . . . Chris Barker April 2002 ~~~~~~ [This message has been edited by Nightshade (04-25-2003 03:30 PM).] |
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KoKo Senior Member
since 2003-02-15
Posts 995Inside the shadow's shadow |
Oh man....I love this. I know exactly how this feels. You've captured this so, so well. Very well done!!!! I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou KoKo.....  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Chris, this is beautiful, sweet friend, all I want to do is be faithful to my future love forever because I never want to see my love feel sad as I want her to be the happiest girl she can be! (kiss on cheek) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, and I know you always make his day too, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton  And that's the most wonderful thing about creating. It will always be a mystery. -Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (04-25-2003 04:18 PM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Awwww Noah, You will make your love the happiest girl in the world. I just know it. thankyou sweetie, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very nicely said Chris..and how very true. Yes, he is your rock, your safe harbour. ~Love and miss ya, Teed~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Very poignant poem, Chris...I think I know the frustation he must feel at times...not being able to fix the wrongs and ease the pains...to make you smile...but he must have accomplished what his heart set out for him...because I can see you smile as I read this.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Nancylee - yes, he is my soft place to fall. hugs & miss ya!! scorpio - how did you know that I was smiling? thankyou for commenting. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Going up!.... |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Oh my gosh this is so moving it brought me to tears....Absolutely Stunning...I love it.. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Starime55, thankyou for reading and commenting, I appreciate it. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awww Chris! I am so happy for you, that you have someone who is there for you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
awesome writing Chris! I totally enjoyed this one! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Chris, I am impressed this must be one of your best.  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
 Hugs to all of you !! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Chris: such beauty you display your soul is showing missy . . . and it is full of light indeed! xxoo |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Awww littlewing...thankyou so much for the sweet compliments. "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Chris, this is excellent writing and right from the heart, as only a true poet can write. Hugs, my friend. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Chris, I cried like a baby when I read this. I have been 'him' and sadly I could not fix it either. I can just be here and try to be that rock. It's a terrible, terible thing and this is probably one of THE most important healing poems I have ever read. Keep trying to smile and if you ever need another understanding person in your life, I'm here. Hugs for Healing, Marti He can't make a fist And punch the demons out. Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
vandana - thankyou very much. Michael - I'm glad that you enjoyed this and thankyou my friend. Marti - yes, I have been "him" as well. Thankyou so much for being such a caring friend. I know how lucky I am to have him beside me through the good times as well as the "not so good" ones. hugs! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a tribute to a loving husband! It's not easy to see the ones we care for most in despair or in situations where our touch, and love, cannot reach them. It takes a big, loving, caring man to understand one's fragility... and not take advantage of it, or be so upset that he would walk away. Thank your husband for me, Chris, for giving you so much to be thankful for... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Chris, This is wonderful and so good to see a poetess express love. For, surely this is it. Enjoyed tremendously. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Karilea & Pat, thankyou both so much. I will give my hubby hugs from each of you. "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Chris....You've got quite the treasure in him!!!! A wonderful tribute piece!!! Very sweet!!! 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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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou Bridgette! Very nice of you to take the time to reply. Hugs!! "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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