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When The Road Grows Long
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When The Road Grows Long |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
When the road grows long and you must carry sorrow down it to the end, when you are alone and darkness beckons with a false hope of rest; when you must bear all and your heart tells you that the world's gone void and life become the choice of fools, then know, know that one at least is with you, take comfort from that presence within, the one you know and trust and let the warmth that flows from it surround you, break the cold, press back the yawning night. You know that presence, know the source, and know that you are not alone. For a friend who will make a journey of sorrow today, and return in emptiness. Know my heart goes with you in this, and would carry part of that weight if it were possible. [This message has been edited by James_A_Fraser (12-13-2003 01:21 AM).] |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
a very tender heart touching read. snow "...why does my skeleton pursue me |
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pandonov Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 478b/w conscience and insolence |
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the ant Junior Member
since 2003-11-30
Posts 18ca, usa |
excellent |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching...very comforting |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
James - only someone special can write a poem such as this... BC |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Your friend is very fortunate to have someone like you. Well done. Hugs~ ~ Let peace begin with me... |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Some jouneys must be made alone, but at journey's end it can be good to have a friend. A very sensitive write; thank you for sharing it. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jamie...A loveing expression of your tender heart. |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Share this poem with your friend, it will lift his/her spirits and bring a smile knowing that someone cares and fells their pain. Good one. Bon-Bon  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
There's an old expression that a friend in need is a friend indeed... and nothing could be truer... for I think perhaps our natural inclination is to protect ourselves from pain... not wade in and absorb another's to make their burdens easier. In the darkness of greatest sorrow, some step up to shine a way... and choose to walk beside the one raining tears to banish the echo of "alone" in an aching heart. Such friends are priceless treasures... and their kindness is never forgotten. The beauty of this reaches beyond the words on the page... for it reflects a beautiful caring heart. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
What a beautiful, caring heart you have~  'know that one at least is with you, take comfort from that presence within, the one you know and trust and let the warmth that flows from it surround you, break the cold, press back the yawning night You know that presence, know the source, and know that you are not alone.' The lines above are about as touching as I'll ever read~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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alan6501 Member
since 2004-01-03
Posts 89PA |
I agree with everyone else. This is a very touching poem. Keep up the good work! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A talented pen and a beautiful heart are a powerful combination, my friend. This one grows only more special with time. *S* |
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