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Letting Go of a Stranger
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Letting Go of a Stranger |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Letting Go of a Stranger By Larry Chadwick With your words you create an image of your sadness, And in my heart I can feel it as if it were my own. How could someone cause so much pain, That he could give you feelings until now unknown? A separation so painful it seems as if you are gone, Left for another city or perhaps even another land. I feel as if I’m left here holding a broken hour glass, While looking for answers at my feet in the sand. I start to piece together a picture of where you are, And reach out my hands to offer you a way out. But you are standing in the dark shadow that he made, Unable to see there is a hope that will overcome doubt. So instead of being discouraged by now, I looked ahead, And settle for the solace that your future did provide. But it was for the harm caused and the time lost, That I could not help myself as I stood there and cried. June 11, 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 (06-12-2003 12:07 AM).] |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
smooch...h |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Helen,  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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sad write, very good |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
I can't imagine anyone ever being a stranger to you. Could feel the connection...wayward perhaps, but not severed. Warm hugs my friend. Sincerely, Reg |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
So instead of being discouraged by now, I looked ahead, And settle for the solace that your future did provide. But it was for the harm caused and the time lost, That I could not help myself as I stood there and cried. Oh...and I hope the tears washed away some of the pain. I am glad you realize it is time to look to the future. It sounds as if the healing has begun. Great write. Patricia |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I start to piece together And reach out my hands But you are standing in the dark Unable to see there is a hope ~*~ poems within poems.... you do that so well... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 it isn't in you, to let go your heart is huge |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very sensitive, beautiful write .... giving hope the place of honor. Love, Margherita  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You, Dear Larry, are love personified! You are a beautiful human being. Sending a rainbow of healing hugs to the one who is hurting... Linda |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
I am ashamed to have missed the earlier responses to this poem.  Dixie, Thank you for your understanding. Reg, Dear girl you are a stranger too often. But missed continually!  Patricia, Thank you. I found a friend in need and hoped to help focus on the good yet to come in her life. 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 |
Karilea, Really? Cool... Thanks for giving this another ride. And thank you for your faithfulness.Kacy, Well there is a story. LOL If you only knew. Margherita, "Giving hope the place of honor." I like that line and thank you. Nancy Lee, You know, I'm not sure how you figured it out, I needed that hug. Thanks. Linda,  No pressure! LOL And what generous thoughts. Thank you very much.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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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Larry - I read this write that came right from you heart and I'm not sure what to say. Peace walk by your side my friend... BC |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yanno what? *S* You're one of the good guys... and a person couldn't ask for a better friend. *S* |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Larry, this is sad. Hugs, my friend! |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
This write is just wonderful and speaks volumes. But better yet, many broken hearted ladies reading this will feel as if it were meant just for them. And I find that the best part of all. Enjoyed. |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
very emotional poem, with lots of heart. sometimes pain is in the eye of the beholder as well as the receiver. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry....No words, just hugs! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Chivalry is not dead, I know this just by reading your words. You kind Sir did an excellent job in this poem. |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
ok I know of two people whose situations this fits exactly, and although I can't speak for one of them, from me, I say this: you write beautifully, and the title actually made me cry twice over; you have no idea how true it is. You have no idea how true the poem is. Skyfire owns you - Stinky Twinky |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Bless your beautiful heart. hugs, Chris "Said you'd give me light... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Bill, Thank you kind sir. I'm honored by your words. Ruth, Aww dear girl. Spoken as a friend worthy of honor. Thank you. Sue, Thanks, but just trying to help a friend through a rough spot. Janette, An unexpected bonus for which I am grateful. Thank you dear lady for pointing that out. And thank you for your kind words. Rosebud1229, Sometimes you can't hide pain no matter how hard you try. 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 |
Martie, Thank you dear friend and lots of back!inot2B, Whoa. Those were generous thoughts. Thank you.Rhonda, Aww dear friend. I know you have much hurt to overcome. Please know how much I care... AND Chris, Thank you sweetie. But it takes one to know one. 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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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Larry, what a huge sensitive heart you have, and what an indomitable spirit that allows you to go on, overcoming all adversity. *hearthugs* Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Larry: is this a bad thing? I feel as if I’m left here holding a broken hour glass, While looking for answers at my feet in the sand. because I feel like that too *smile* xxoo |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kethry, Thank you dear friend for such generous thoughts. It is encouragement not anticipated. littlewing, Not bad...but sad. That's why it is good to look at the hope of a future. And thank you. Peace, hope and courage to you. 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 (07-10-2003 09:50 AM).] |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Larry this one is sad yet sweet.... HUGS, 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Bridgette, Thanks. It was for a friend in time of need. 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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