Butterfly Sky (In memory of Madame Chipmunk)

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Larry C

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0 posted 2004-09-12 10:40 AM

Butterfly Sky
By Larry Chadwick
In memory of Lyra and thinking of David

I took a walk into the woods this morning,
I was looking for my favorite chipmunk.
So I wandered up to a gorgeous tree,
And stood patiently by its trunk.

And after a while the silence turned to activity,
Which gave me a chance to ask what I wanted to know.
“Has anyone seen my favorite chipmunk?
I would like to know which way did she go?”

And to a chipmunk they all pointed up.
No matter who I asked the answer was the same.
And then along came a butterfly,
That knew without hesitation my chipmunks name.

She said “If you’ll follow me I’ll take you to her,
And, by the way, you are looking for Madame Chipmunk?”
That is when I knew I had come to the right place,
When I visited this big old tree trunk.

Immediately that butterfly flew away,
Flying straight up to heaven, showing where she had gone.
Not realizing I was unable to follow, I watched her disappear.
And then I realized Madame Chipmunk had gone on.

September 12, 2004

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

Sunshine

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1 posted 2004-09-12 10:53 AM

Oh, please send this to her husband...remind him that none of us have forgotten our very own favorite chipmunk.

And thank you for your heart!

Midnitesun

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2 posted 2004-09-12 11:07 AM

yes, on to David

Duncan
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3 posted 2004-09-12 11:18 AM

I think of her more often than I would have imagined and always with a smile...

Thanks for this Larry.

BluesSerenade
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4 posted 2004-09-12 11:33 AM

She has gone on, but her spirit is alive and well, that's the only way she would have it!
I'm sure she is smiling at this and you with that everlasting twinkle in her eyes.

Hugs to you, Larry Dear~

Seymour Tabin
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5 posted 2004-09-12 11:39 AM

Larry C
She will live within each one she touched.
Thank you my friend.

Susan
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6 posted 2004-09-12 11:46 AM

Though unaquainted with the story behind this, it is a lovely story and a kind gift.

Susan

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miscellanea
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7 posted 2004-09-12 11:50 AM

It is a lovely gift. I wish I would have known her.
miscellanea

SmartChick
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8 posted 2004-09-12 08:36 PM

Larry, this is the most beautiful poem in memory of Lyra. I think of her all the time and miss her so much. Thank you for this beautiful poem.

Larry C

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9 posted 2004-09-12 08:47 PM

Thank you Karilea, but I have no idea what his address is.

Kacy,
Thank you. I'll try.

Duncan,
I'm sure that many of us do. Thank you.

Lori,
I know we all miss her. Thank you sweet lady.

Sy,
Yes sir, I'm with you. Thanks.

Susan,
I did not mean to skip you, sorry. Indeed Madame Chipmunk was quite a lovely addition to our home. Any effort spent in getting to know her through her writing is time well spent. And thank you for taking the time to reply and to help honor her memory.

Cathy,
Do a little search and you will discover our favorite chipmunk. And thank you.

Thank you Susan, that is a lovely compliment.

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

[This message has been edited by Larry C (09-13-2004 01:14 AM).]

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10 posted 2004-09-12 09:49 PM

Larry, you have such a loving and poetic heart. I continue to miss Lyra and her wonderful presence. This was a touching write that brought a tear to my eye ~ but a smile to my heart.

God bless both you and our beloved Chippermunk!

Love & Eternal Light,
Linda

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11 posted 2004-09-12 09:52 PM

I too do not have a day go by without thinking about her Larry.
I do hope you can get this to David.
Heart hugs~

~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~

scorpio
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12 posted 2004-09-12 09:54 PM

She will always be remembered here...and missed.

believe in what your heart feels...

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13 posted 2004-09-12 10:04 PM

Truly a lovely dynamic lady as I would like to remember her from the days before I was first introduced to this site through her..she carried a heavy load due the loss of her son and husband that I will always rememeber. May she be always remember for her vitality in the face of such loss. Thank you Larry for wrting this tribute to a fine lady.You are dearly missed Lyra.

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14 posted 2004-09-13 12:25 PM

but

too

Larry C

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15 posted 2004-09-13 12:36 PM

Linda,
Well dear lady, thank you. It is good to think of her often. I'm not sure how many know that when she buried her son and the coffin was lowered into the ground a butterfly flew up out of the ground. It was to her a very special sign. And so it has major implications in the honoring of her memory.

Nancy Lee,
Thank you. It will require a little research but I'm pretty certain I can figure out how to get this to him.

scorpio,
Thanks and that is a very good thing.

Martin,
You provide several surprises. I did not know you knew each other and I had no idea we are blessed with your presence because of her. I am honored at your response and join you in the mutual repsect held for Lyra and how she handled life's challenges.

Dixie,
I understand.

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

Marge Tindal

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16 posted 2004-09-13 08:50 AM

OhLarry~
How very tenderly this touches me on this morn~

When we gathered in New Poet Richey, Lyra ... tiny little thing that she was ... came with a smile, a hug and so much LIFE~
She was truly as beautiful as her poetic thoughts .. no, even more so~

You reminded me of this oldie of mine ...~
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In the patio I have the Papaya tree that I named Lyra after getting the seed from the fruit of a tree in New Poet Richey~
She grows stronger everyday~

This is a BEAUTIFUL blessing to read ... thank you~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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Toerag
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17 posted 2004-09-13 09:22 AM

I too miss the Lady Chip....she never failed to email me and say howdy...at least once a week...I miss that alot....

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18 posted 2004-09-13 11:51 AM

Larry
My ~~*Lady Chipmunk*~~I never forget her
Lovely Poem
Muys

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19 posted 2004-09-13 12:18 PM

she had that way about her didnt she.....such a lovley soul....

Larry

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cause I don’t think that they’d understand
When everything’s made to be broken I just want you to know who I am

Gentle Spirit
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20 posted 2004-09-13 12:36 PM

Larry

thank you for this...
She is remembered so very fondly...sigh...
and missed.

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21 posted 2004-09-13 12:44 PM

You bring beautifully to memory the love I always had for her words...they will ever be missed by me...I hope this poem can be given to her husband and he will see how much she is still remembered and loved...you express the heart of her to perfection...

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22 posted 2004-09-13 02:27 PM

beautiful expression of love

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23 posted 2004-09-13 06:15 PM

A great tribute. Well done.

"I tried so hard...But in the end...It doesn't even matter...."~Linkin Park

littlewing
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24 posted 2004-09-13 06:21 PM

Larry?

I arrived too late to meet this
beautiful heart, but I have met yours,
and that indeed, is bursting.

Beautiful writing . . .

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25 posted 2004-09-13 07:05 PM

Bless your heart Larry. Renee

is in my thoughts very often and I always seem to think of her whenever a little flutterby blutters by.

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26 posted 2004-09-13 07:27 PM

Enjoyed...in memory...James

Mysteria

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27 posted 2004-09-14 12:59 PM

David has made it through his chemo with flying colors, and also moved to smaller quarters now. He said he felt the guiding hand of Renay in the purchase of a new home and the move. Sure enough ... the back yard is a chipmunk haven! God does work in the strangest ways that is for sure. She is missed but not forgotten.

He sure enjoys getting the comments sent when anyone reads about his beloved lady that is for sure.

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28 posted 2004-09-14 05:07 PM

(angel friendship hugs) God Bless You, dearest friend, I still remember Lyra with all my heart, as she will always be one of my best Passions friends, and I believe the impression she has left here in Passions is immeasurable, for the love of her golden heart continues to flood these pages each day! (wipes tears) Now she is a chipmunk with wings, and her dream has been fulfilled to fly, and she forever flies among us in heart and spirit! (hugs) God Bless You, dearest friend, you also flood these pages with love, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"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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29 posted 2004-09-14 05:51 PM

You've penned a beautiful poem in memory of Lyra.

Maree

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~Stevie Nicks~

Larry C

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30 posted 2004-09-14 11:56 PM

Marge,
How incredibly kind. And it is really cool that you have a Lyra tree! Also thank you for the link. Peace...

Toe,
Thanks. Yes she was a lady that knew class. I'm glad she saw it in you.

Mama Muys,
Thank you dear lady. How kind of you.

Yes Lauren,
She truly did. Thank you.

Donna,
By us all and thank you.

Karen,
Thank you. And me too. I sent it to him but he has health issues of his own, sadly.

jellybeans,
Thank you.

Spine Grinder,
Thanks it is appreciated.

littlewing,
How very kind. Sorry you missed her as she was much fun!

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

Larry C

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31 posted 2004-09-14 11:59 PM

Sharon,
Yes it does seem to work that way. I'm glad you popped in. Thanks.

James,
Yes, thank you and fondly.

Sharon,
How wonderful to hear and update. And fabulous that he has a chipmunk heaven. I do hope he gets to read this and that he gets well very soon. Thank you.

Noah,
You're the best, thanks.

Thanks Maree, it is appreciated.

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

Martie

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32 posted 2004-09-15 12:10 PM

Larry

A special poem for a special lady! Butterflies are messengers.

passing shadows
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33 posted 2004-09-15 04:47 AM

this should be on the tribute page I suggested...keep this link Larry in case we ever get the page off the ground and running

suthern

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34 posted 2004-09-15 05:04 PM

Oh, my friend... this brought tears AND smiles... and such very lovely memories. *S*

Larry C

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35 posted 2004-09-16 01:18 AM

Martie,
It seems you are right and Lyra experienced that. And thank you.

Dixie,
That would be nice ya' know. And thank you so much.

Ruthie,
Yes, many good times. 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.

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