Remembering Lyra - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

0 posted 2003-11-25 08:56 PM

The branches hang low and heavy,
sweeping the frozen ground
with each blast of arctic chill.
In winter’s unforgiving icy grip,
the animals seem to hide from the elements,
mimicking the two legged creatures
seen scurrying swiftly from car to door,
carrying packages of Thanksgiving cheer.
It is brutally cold outside,
yet even within this seemingly cold gesture
of mother nature’s wrath,
a lowly squirrel does find refuge discovering
pine nuts in abundance
hidden beneath the blessings of shelter,
a safe haven for another day
from the eyes of predators
and the chills of the world.

And my deepest thoughts on this day
lead me back in time,
to the face and words of a friend I dearly miss,
whose heart hugs and chatter gave
each of us many reasons
to be thankful.
And I am truly thankful
for the moments she gifted us
in these blue pages.
Remembering you,
Lyra.

icequeen
Senior Member

since 2001-12-09

Posts 633
FL USA

1 posted 2003-11-25 09:00 PM

I remember that sweet little squirrel too. Your tribute is lovely, just like your heart.

Caroline

the only man worth your tears will never make you cry

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2003-11-25 09:01 PM

How did you know she touched me today
as well? Something is in the air...

thank you, Kacy...

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2003-11-25 09:05 PM

Thanx Kacy, for I too miss our little
Chippermunch (as I called her)... She
is a permanent part of my heart...

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-11-25 09:05 PM

I think it's winter coming on
and the chipmunks scurrying to...
or it could be the time of year..
or just a word,
or phrase..
But yes, I feel it too..and miss her so.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

5 posted 2003-11-25 09:06 PM

/pip/Forum53/HTML/001217.html
for those of you who did not have the opportunity of knowing our Madame Chipmunk,
I offer this link to a passionate past forum, and the beauty of Lyra's soul

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2003-11-25 09:08 PM

Thank you, friends, for your replies.
I'm hoping a moderator can help send this one off to Super Dave, as I have misplaced his email addy.

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

7 posted 2003-11-25 09:11 PM

I think of her more often than I could've imagined. Today, was no exception. Mostly, when I'm walking the dog in the woods. I look at the world differently because of knowing and reading Lyra. And so now, when I see the world, I still see her.
Thank you Kacy, for remembering for alot of us.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

8 posted 2003-11-25 09:15 PM

Thank you for sharing that, Duncan. You are such a sweet puppy!

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

9 posted 2003-11-25 09:15 PM

Thank you, Kacy - This is absolutely wonderful

We still love you, Lyra

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

10 posted 2003-11-25 09:19 PM

Nan, thank you for posting that photo of Lyra and super Dave!

Titia Geertman
Member Ascendant

since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

11 posted 2003-11-25 09:37 PM

No day is going by that I don't think of my Chipmunk friend, because the little gift she gave me in New Port Richie last year, is laying next to my bed, as all gifts I got from so many special friends.
Meeting Lyra meant a great deal to me, she lives within my heart, day and night.

Thanks for your beautiful poem.

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

12 posted 2003-11-25 09:44 PM

Kacy

I didnt want to cry tonight, softly thank you

Lauren~

I had a dream last night
you came to me on silver wings of light
I flew away with you in painted sky
Was it real
Is it what you see,touch or feel

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

13 posted 2003-11-25 10:00 PM

I clicked on the link you gave us. Oh, our beloved Lyra had such a 'lyra'cal spirit. Her poetry read like a song.
Now she has the answers to those time-asked questions!

You are still in our hearts, Dear Lyra, Dear Lyra...

We loveya bunches, Chippermunky!

Kacy & Lyra, hugs to both of you!

&

Love & Eternal Light,
Linda xo
P.S. Did you find any unicorns in heaven?

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-25-2003 10:01 PM).]

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

14 posted 2003-11-25 10:02 PM

Kacy - aww, sweet, brave Chippymunk. She is never far away from my thoughts. Thankyou for this. hugs, Chris

"At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet."
-Plato

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

15 posted 2003-11-25 10:03 PM

Titia, you are indeed a lucky lady to have had a few moments in realtime with Lyra.

Lauren, I didn't mean to make anyone cry.
(but I needed a tissue to post this one)

Linda. Bet she is giggling with that Q.

Thanks Chris, she is still in our hearts, isn't she?

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (11-25-2003 10:04 PM).]

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

16 posted 2003-11-25 10:12 PM

Its all good....hugssssss

Lauren~

I had a dream last night
you came to me on silver wings of light
I flew away with you in painted sky
Was it real
Is it what you see,touch or feel

wranx
Member Elite

since 2002-06-07

Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

17 posted 2003-11-26 12:13 PM

It's all VERY good. "The iron chipmunk" will always occupy a special place.

Thanks Kacy, for doing this.

~wranx
(only because she always wanted to know what a "wranx" was...hehe)

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

18 posted 2003-11-26 01:19 AM

Kacy~
This is such a loving reminder of the lady we all knew and loved~

When she walked into the Villa in New Poet Richey ... our hearts were all soooo moved at the genuine loving kindness and determination of this little lady~

I have planted the Lyra Tree (Papaya propagated from a Papaya we got from New Poet Richey) in memory of her ... it's growing daily as a reminder of the wonderful time we all had with her September 2002~

Her smile could light up the room ... and it did~

Kacy ... thank you for this loveliest of memory makers~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
[email protected]

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

19 posted 2003-11-26 03:21 AM

*off into distant thought for awhile...allowing the lump in my throat and the tears softly falling*

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

20 posted 2003-11-26 07:18 AM

thanx wranx

Marge, thank you so much for sharing the Lyra Papaya tree info with us. Yes, she lit these pages as well. Write us a poem about the Lyra tree, OK?
Dixie, here's a clean tissue, I didn't use the whole box this time.
(saved a clean one for Lauren too)

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

21 posted 2003-11-26 07:13 PM

Kacy,
How kind. Lyra knew how to put a smile on a broken heart. It was from experience. She blessed my life when I needed it most. And yet she needed comfort too. I think she stored some of her treasures in my heart and occasionally comes back to reclaim a piece. Thank you dear friend.

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

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

22 posted 2003-11-26 10:23 PM

Thanks For posting this one Kacy...
Have been finding our friend in my thoughts as well. Happy Thanksgiving.
TD

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

23 posted 2003-11-26 10:48 PM

Hello Kacy

I think we all remember Lyra as someone who always brightened up these pages of blue. Her warm heart and kind soul will always be missed.

Thank you for this beautiful piece.

Take care......Sue

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

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

24 posted 2003-11-26 11:40 PM

Larry, she really did have a special way of comforting everyone.

TD, thank you. Yes, we all miss that lady, and she will always be a part of Pips.

Sue, yes, she really lit up the board with her soulful personality and her beautiful poetry.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

25 posted 2003-11-29 02:36 PM

had to bump this one...

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

26 posted 2003-11-29 03:22 PM

(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, Lyra now truly is a chipmunk that can fly and I will never forget her strength and courage and good humor and her loving golden heart that shined out to us all! (smiles) This is so very beaitiful, sweet friend, this made me cry knowing of your giving heart and also of how beautiful she is, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

27 posted 2003-11-29 03:39 PM

She was a most special gift to many...thank you for posting this, Kacy!

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.