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In Memory of Judy - Repost from Open #6
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In Memory of Judy - Repost from Open #6 |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Two scared little girls Crying for their mothers Were put together To comfort each other. First day of first grade With sorrow to share, A beautiful friendship Began in that chair. We rode the same bus Lived a few miles apart And for many years Enjoyed our linked hearts. A hot summer’s day On a horse’s bare back Bottoms bounced, bare feet dangled And the reins stayed slack. Only one destination - Any available shade! A whole day to wander… We had it made! The spanking that evening Seemed an unfair decision But the horse had been borrowed Without the owner’s permission. For six years of school, We shared every class. People thought we were sisters And we had a blast. Our fourth grade teacher Said we turned her hair gray, Placed our desks far apart But that lasted one day. She learned very quickly Distance didn’t matter And talk’s less disruptive If it’s whispered chatter. Puberty and ambition Made our lives rather strange. Our goals were different; The friends started to change. One was still a girl With dreams of more school. One dated a soldier And broke every rule. At only fifteen, You became a bride. I couldn’t bridge the gap Between us - I tried. You were a mom in Hawaii When I graduated. I headed for college An idea you’d hated. I’d see your mother When in our hometown. Every failed marriage Deepened her frown. But you were finally happy Or at least, so it seemed. Entirely too soon Breast cancer ended the dream. I wondered then If you’d lived your life fast Knowing somehow, some way That it wouldn’t last. I hadn’t seen you for years But news of your death Shocked the tears from my eyes, Robbed me of breath. If things had been different You’d be forty-five. With every birthday that passes I wish you - ALIVE! To see your granddaughter Play with her best friend As they make their own memories That will have no end. written 1999... remembered always |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Always... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern A sad but beautiful write. Well done. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
An entertaining write. A great tribute. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Suthern, this made my heart cry reading this, my heart goes out to all little girls and boys in the world and I pray that they can all be provided with love and caring and may we all treat each other like little brothers and sisters like how the friendship of the little girls used to be! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a true angel and it is you who brought a smile to your friends heart, 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 ***Shakira*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (05-01-2003 10:45 AM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern...love this look at you as a child and the friendship that was so important. I think she knew somehow..her soul new perhaps, that she needed to hurry life. Interesting to think about. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
A time to remember always~ Thank you for sharing the happy times and the growing pains that last a life time. A sweet and sincere tribute suthern~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I'm so choked up, I can barely write this response. Did you give a copy of this poem to her family? I am sure it would have meant a great deal to them. I have a friend whom I love dearly. We've been friends for over 20 years and when she had a breast cancer scare, I nearly went crazy with worry. It must have been dreadful for you when you learned of your friend's passing. This was a very emotive piece of writing that really moved me. Warm hugs to you and your angel friend, Linda |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Well written, an understatement! I experienced your childhood as you captured those true feelings of friendship, a love connected to your very souls, [that kind, so few and far between]. And your ability to portray through this great poem the continuation of life and loss... Very touching. Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I remember this one gal....gets better with time.. |
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sister3of4 Junior Member
since 2003-04-11
Posts 16Northumberland, England |
A mix of good and bad memories well written. I enjoyed the read and felt your pain. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, Ruth, how heart wrenching. This one needed two tissues. A beautiful write. hugs to you for this, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: Yes ma'am. *S* Seymour: A beautiful from you makes my day… thank you! *S* RSWells: Thank you very much. *S* M'toe: Thank you for those kind words. *S* Martie: Hindsight always gives us a view we never anticipated. *S* After walking side by side for such a while, it was startling to see her suddenly race through life… then to have her find contentment only to enjoy it so briefly… maybe it was the knowing that propelled her. *S* BluesSerenade: I thank you so very much.*S* Earth Angel: I never knew her dad or her husband... and by the time I wrote this, her mom had passed away. So no... I just share with y'all. *S* Thank you ever so much for your touching response. *S* regards: What a smile you've given me… thank you! *S* Toe: This is her time of year… she always taunted me that her birthday meant school was ending soon. *S* I thank you so much for reading it every time… and encouraging again and again. *S* sister: I'm glad you liked… Thank you so much! And welcome to Passions! *S* Nightshade: You honor me with your tears... and I thank you for them so much! *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (05-01-2003 04:38 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ You know ... I think we all wonder if we have a friend that will remember us for always~ You ARE such a sweetheart~  Judy ... angel that she now is would no doubt want me to give you this  ~Bless you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Marge: You should never doubt you'll be remembered, sweet lady... so many hearts are filled with love for you. *S* Thank you! *S* |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Very touching. Some wounds do not ever heal and require the constant compress of emotion to staunch the leakage in the soul. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 I know this doesn't help but I sure do know how you feel, and it is so bittersweet with the wonderful memories mixed in with the pain of loss. I wish I could write like this to pay homage to my friend too, but I think they know we miss them. Wonderful write. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
icebox: Thank you for such a kind response... and for honoring me with one of your first posts. *S* Welcome to Passions! *S* Mysteria: You've written such beautiful tributes to Jenna... I feel I know her and miss her, also. And knowing how much you miss her makes your response even dearer to my heart... Thank you! *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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