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For Teddy - I Thought of You
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For Teddy - I Thought of You |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Scrubbing cabinets and floors, listening to my hubby snor, I rinsed the rubbish from my mop and thought I would take a flop. But when I did I couldn’t rest. Those cobwebs shook had made a mess. I thought of you. I wondered if you ever found some peace beneath the hollowed ground. I questioned why you had to die, then closed my eyes, let out a sigh. And then I heard a bird outside Singing songs that made me cry. I thought it you, Telling me that life goes on And if there’s courage, there’s a song with words of peace to pass along: "It comes with how we live our lives and touch each other without lies. It comes with courage to be true." Today, my love, I thought of you. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Sigh, lovely thoughts.  SusanThe whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, Susan. I was thinking about my first puppy love today. His name was Teddy, and he died from Lukemia the year after he graduated from high school. I appreciate your post. [This message has been edited by iliana (06-01-2004 12:53 AM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Telling me that life goes on And if there’s courage, there’s a song with words of peace to pass along: "It comes with how we live our lives and touch each other without lies. Such wise words you have written down, I'm so glad you thought of Teddy, and let him inspire you in the nicest way. iliana, thank you for this, I can picture you there, (I do that too) drawing upon old memories, and holding them close, with love. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Bluesy, thanks for your sweet post. Teddy was a special guy -- he touched me in the sweetest way with his truthful approach to life and being himself against all opposition. He was kind of a nonconformist but not to the detriment of others -- and a blessing to those who knew him.  ....jo |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
iliana, I'm glad you wrote this...Enjoyed looking back through little sister eyes, listening to the good times and remembering the sad ones. Sadie |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, Sadie. He was the most honest of all the guys I ever knew when he broke up with me. You know, he told me that Time Would Not Let Him Wait For Me. He was in a rock bank his senior year and they played at a dance I went to. He sang, Time Won't Let Me straight in my eyes. Somehow, I knew then, it wasn't because he didn't care for me -- he was telling me the truth in the best way he knew. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
I can't wait forever Even though you want me to I can't wait forever To know if you'll be true Time won't let me (oh, no) Time won't let me (oh, no) Time won't let me...ee...ee...ee [1: Wait that long (repeat intro 1X; to Verse 2)] [2: Wow! (to solo)] [3: Wait that long (to coda)] Can't you see I've waited too long To love you, to hold you in my arms Ahhh...ahhh...ahhh...ah! [repeat verse 1] [repeat chorus] (CODA)...long It won't let me wait that long (wait, wait, wait, wait that long) - BG vocals continue to end Hear me baby waitin' that long Take me back, I'm comin' back right now Hear me baby sayin' I'm comin' home I'm comin' home, oh hear me talkin', pretty baby Don't you know I'm comin' back to you, oh! Oh pretty baby, take me back, I'm comin' back Open up your arms and take me back, a-here I come [fade] thanks for a sweet reminder, and my how you must feel when this song comes on the radio...... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
These words are so soft and tender...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
made me sigh |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
~Jo, this is beautiful! I see by your comments the person you speak of who died at such a tender age....However, not knowing that while reading you stirred up so many thoughts and feelings of recent losses.... Thank you for this stirring piece ~P |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
rarely do i cry as i did with this poem but i admit the tears are streaming down my cheeks as i write this, such a lovely and tender write...beautiful! take care, Amy  "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
well done, my friend, and I'll just bet he's smiling, as he too reads this warmth from your heart. jwesley |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
James Michael -- Thanks for your sweet post. Dixie -- yes, *sigh*, memories..... Jimmy -- yes, I think you're right about that; I thought I felt it. Amy -- Now, stop that crying....that was years ago and I believe he is in a better place. I was fortunate to have been touched by him and am grateful. Thanks for your compassion and your sweet response. Choshi -- Paul, I'm sorry for your loss. I tried to email but don't see an icon for that. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on this one. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Inkedgoddess -- you are a gem to have provided all the words. Thanks for your comments....and yes, there will never be a time I hear the song that it doesn't take me back to that time and the precious memories. |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
oh, how did i miss this?? so touching, really very much felt. |
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