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Ruby Pier |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(This was inspired by "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" byMitch Albol, which has touched me more than any other book I've ever ead and literally changed how I view life and love and had me flooding in tears! You must all read it, it's so beautiful  Ruby Pier is the name of Mitch's imaginary heaven on Earth (which everyone has a Ruby Pier) and where Eddie the main character grows up all his life, discovering he mattered to many when he lived after dying trying to save a little girl from an amusement park accident, and meeting five different people in heaven who offer him lessons that deeply influence him and us all!) Ruby Pier (Inspired By "The Five People You Meet In Heaven") By: Noah Eaton 1/10/04 Yesterday I felt I was six for a while Swaying on the lollipop swings out near the ocean My mother held my hand and she'd tell me, "There's no place like this, my son, just wait and see!" Then I see I'm nineteen, staring out upon the ocean With someone so special out on the stardust bandshell That's when I understand what my mother told me Her dimpled smile is what keeps me right here dearly Heaven made me a better man Taught me how to understand Life is for living, thanks for letting me try To experience it all and help me answer why Twenty-four comes raining back down on me Seeing tears and flame I can't begin to describe Feeling how it is to die, or make a sacrifice But knowing it's not so bad when you're not left behind Forty-five comes by, I've become a lot wiser Learning what it is to forgive and love another And even losing grip at the hospital bed of that velvet hand I adore Lost love is still love, and that's just what I had been waiting for Heaven made me a better man Taught me how to understand What I am and teaching me why I had deserved to be alive Heaven taught me to love you Even now, I feel its youth In every wink of an eye I see myself in all the children Behind every pipe cleaner smile And I don't mind the wrinkles on my face My vision begins to get blurry But these are the same eyes I've worn And I still can see your face... My last page has turned, but goodbye is not forever And I see you again in heaven, you are more lovely than ever High above the spires and turrets above the clouds I know I had a home, that we can share forever together Heaven made me a better man Helped me to find your hand Children, there is always time When you believe you're alive Heaven made you a better boy Helped you cry and discover joy Children, there's plenty of time To figure out just why... "You'll find something that's enough to keep you But if the bright lights don't receive you You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20 |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Noah This was a wonderful piece of writing from you my friend. I have just come back from holidays and I am so glad I found this. I hope all is well with you my friend. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Noah, I have not read his work but do understand his way ..... life is for the living, and living is for every day. Good to read you once more! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this Noah...James |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
your writing always astounds me, Noah. This is certainly no exception.  Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
This is just beautiful, Noah. I have seen that book every Friday for the past 2 months at Books-a-Million (My husband and our children go there every Friday on date night). The book has a wonderful title, and is relatively un-lengthy..."not fat", as my kids say, so I thought it would certainly be an easy piece to cuddle up with one night. Your poem here has confirmed my desire to purchase it. Now you all know what I'll be doing next Friday! Thank you, for that shopper's shove, Noah! McLean |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful!  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Noah, this was so touching and I think I am going to have to get a copy of that book now. You sweet heart, you! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Dear Noah...... How wonderful! I just love the poetry of yours that Ford has showed me So Sincerely, (Mrs.) Ice |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
makes me want to love, no matter what the consequences |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you dear Noah for this moving piece. This beautiful poem surely confirms that the book has inspired you greatly. I will see if I can find it. It's always good to be reminded that we are here for a purpose and that life deserves to be lived to the fullest, loving unconditionally. Your have such a sensitive heart. Love and light. Margherita |
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richard taylor Member
since 2004-01-13
Posts 136 |
Noah, This is a fine work, if I may I think this would come over great as performance poetry reading it aloud it sounds superb to me anyway, good luck with it. God bless you Richard. |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Beautifully expressive, as all your work is, Noah. Thank you. Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is really beautiful Noah. I love it. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is really beautiful Noah. I love it. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Kristin Eve Member
since 2004-01-13
Posts 89On, Canada |
you write beautiful music... as i said before... I'd love to hear it come to life! You are an inspiring poet... and thank you for sharing this! "Who you are speaks so loudly...I can hardly hear what you are saying" |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful Noah, as always you wrote a gem....thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts dear friend.  Charisma |
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poetically ghetto Member
since 2004-01-20
Posts 100 |
wow deep insightful and etched into ones mind quite a ride thanx |
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