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Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2003-06-21 05:45 PM

I walk slowly through the door
And brush the cobwebs away
Your shed was once your refuge
A place you came to every day

The smell of cedar oil
And wood carved long ago
Your place of quiet contentment
Where your skills were put on show

I once watched you as you worked
Your hands were cracked and dry
Fond memories I now relive
As a tear escapes my eye

I inhale familiar scents
As I stand amongst my thoughts
You were a gentle man of peace
So many lessons you once taught

As I walk towards the door
I stop and reminisce
You remain inside my memory
But your presence I still miss

* * *

"We sat together for what
seemed like hours,
without saying a single word.
Our hearts were so finely tuned
to one another that we felt
no need to speak."

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

[This message has been edited by Suetang (06-22-2003 06:02 PM).]

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2003-06-21 08:14 PM

wow..

a wonderful write, memories are lovely

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2003-06-21 08:31 PM

Oh Sue...such wonderful memories here!
I know how much you loved your dad..
Fantastic imagery!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2003-06-21 08:36 PM

Thanks for sharing these nice memories...James

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

4 posted 2003-06-21 10:49 PM

Hi Sue, This was an amazing bit of writing and I felt transported to the shed with you and your Dad. Great use of words to form a picture in my mind.

I owe you an email and I'll write at the beginning of the week. Thanks for the cute ecard and your thoughtful note.

All is well, huggles, Marti

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

5 posted 2003-06-21 11:27 PM

Sue

this is beautiful
It reminded me of simpler times
you know?
He is proud of you . . .
xxoo

Kahlil
Senior Member

since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

6 posted 2003-06-22 03:12 AM

Sue,
what a beautiful remembrance....thanks for taking us all there with your perfectly chosen words and images....~K~

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2003-06-22 10:43 PM

Sue: This is so moving! It's always hard to go back to where your father has worked. My father was a carpenter and I remember going into his shop awhile after he was gone and it felt like he was there! Bittersweet experience.

Betty Lou Hebert

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

8 posted 2003-06-23 12:51 PM

(big hugggsssssssss) God Bless You, dearest friend, we all know how wonderful your father is just as you are and how you love him with all your golden heart he shared with you! (wipes tears) Just know he is always guiding you with his light, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

Rick
Member Elite

since 2001-06-21

Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia

9 posted 2003-06-24 09:47 AM

Dear Sue, thanks for letting me share your memory and walk down the path with you, without them where would we be? Glad the flow is back and your pen again is full of ink. Take care my friend, much enjoyed.

Sincerely
Rick

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

10 posted 2003-06-24 09:51 AM

Sue,
====================
I inhale familiar scents
As I stand amongst my thoughts
You were a gentle man of peace
So many lessons you once taught
====================
You know how much I love this gentle recall. We were truly blessed by our dads. Don't ever stop writing dear lady!

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

HopeS
Member Elite

since 2000-12-22

Posts 4596
Perth Western Australia

11 posted 2003-06-24 10:54 AM

sue , thanks for sharing such wonderful memories !!

Hope

Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

12 posted 2008-08-13 02:20 PM

Tender Write S!

ARCTIC WIND

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