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James_A_Fraser
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0 posted 2004-06-07 12:54 PM


For a very special person, who is carrying an agony that no one should have to bear, and with less loving support than anyone should have.



Even Your Tears

Let my thoughts rest
lightly on your shoulder,
as if my hand were there.

Let me shadow you
all through this night
of your despair,
pick up for you
whatever falls,
even your tears.

These things I’ll hold
for you, keep safe
until you need
them once again.

Some day when hurt
is past , when you
can carry such a load
I’ll give them back.

Until then they’re safe
with me, and I will lift
whatever falls,
even your tears.





~~J

© Copyright 2004 James A. Fraser - All Rights Reserved
Sadelite
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1 posted 2004-06-07 01:09 PM


Thank you so much, James, for supporting this person in time of need.  It's most generous of you to hold her tears.  This is the most beautiful poem ever...
           Sadie

[This message has been edited by Sadelite (06-07-2004 03:15 PM).]

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2 posted 2004-06-07 01:11 PM


Very beautiful and full of compassion James.
Such a good friend you are.
Hugs~

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

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3 posted 2004-06-07 01:19 PM


Amazing, how burdens become less
when willing shoulders share thoughts...

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4 posted 2004-06-07 01:49 PM


Jamie

Such a loving gesture!  

iliana
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5 posted 2004-06-07 02:07 PM


What a really sweet gesture and well written gesture this was to a friend.  
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6 posted 2004-06-07 03:35 PM


Your pen never fails to produce beauty... but this compassionate gem that defines caring is one of your best! Friendship doesn't get more loving than this!
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7 posted 2004-06-08 07:35 AM


this is really beautiful. straight from ones heart. it brought tears to my eyes, i thank you for your compassion. and sharing


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8 posted 2004-06-10 02:22 AM


this is beyond touching...very sweet
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9 posted 2004-06-10 02:39 AM


everyone needs someone to trust when they're down and you've certainly answered that call, James.... good for you my friend.

jwesley

iliana
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10 posted 2004-06-10 02:41 AM


Yes, I believe you really did.
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11 posted 2004-06-11 05:02 AM


What a wonderful, compassionate and compelling poem, James_A~  

You're such a sweetie!!!  

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12 posted 2004-06-11 07:29 AM


lovely and very thoughtful
Sadelite
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13 posted 2004-06-11 07:49 AM


Just had to read this again.  What a good friend you are.
          Sadelite

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14 posted 2004-06-11 08:10 AM


very beautiful...everyone should have a someone like you in their life...

M

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15 posted 2004-06-11 08:19 AM




Truly amazing... the poem and you

Susan
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16 posted 2004-06-11 10:23 AM


Love and support is spoken here in a most touching manner -- such a precious gift.

Hugs -- Susan

The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart.

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17 posted 2004-06-11 10:33 AM


Very beautiful writing

Andrew

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18 posted 2004-06-11 11:14 AM


nice
suthern
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19 posted 2004-06-16 10:25 AM


This has been resting gently on my mind... How lucky one is to have such love given so generously. *S*
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20 posted 2004-06-16 10:47 AM


James,
  It was good to see this again. It's apparent that people appreciate the compassionate and gentle you.  I know I do.
This one goes to my library on the closest shelf.  May I borrow it?
              Sadelite

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