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Between Seasons |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Between Seasons By Larry Chadwick Living our dash... Nudged ever so gently, It sneaks up from behind. Done so imperceptively, Barely it penetrates my mind. Soft the cool breeze upon my face, That reminds me of the time. Between birth and death, The dash - that is a line. Ushering in the cycle of the fall, Prodded by the presence of September. Preparing me for colder times, Times life has taught me to remember. I turn and put my face into the wind, Daring to brace myself for the cold. Ever so gradually it embraces me, But its familiarity makes me bold. Then I recall the purity of the coming snow, That is when the bulbs are able to begin. I take solace in the truth, We have to die to be able to live again. September 20, 2004 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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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"The dash - that is a line." It takes a long long time to walk that line too. Hug m'heart and know that I know.  You are dear to me yanno. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
In my own way, I utterly and completely understand this. The pain as the season changes, trying to adjust and let go of what was just enough to embrace what will be, all the while trying to make it through what is. Have I confused you yet? I try  This is excellent, Larry. It's so good to read you, I'm always glad when I do.  Take care! Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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Rdz9 Member
since 2003-03-16
Posts 142MT, USA |
"I take solace in the truth, We have to die to be able to live again." With the winter very much on the way... this is very well done. -Rdz One in a sea of millions has the power to change the world... |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
So true in death, there is life...I love how your words flowed with such gentleness as if you were softly speaking them to me... The seasons of life.... Love and Hugs ~ARH  Come,love all of me, mind, body, spirit..feel my passion, taste of me, be filled completely! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karen, And some get more time than others. My email failed but I delivered in the garden. Peace dear lady.  Alyssa, Thank you so very much for your kindness. You are a sweetie. Check your email.  Rdz, Thank you for reading.  ARH, That was a kind and tender thought. Thank you. 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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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry "Soft the cool breeze upon my face, That reminds me of the time. Between birth and death, The dash - that is a line." This is so poignant to me...maybe because tomorrow is my birthday...and that day always feels like that dash, a time between one thing and another. Between summer and fall, virgo and libra. There is much thought and beauty of spirit in this poem, my friend...makes me want to hug you. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Larry?  this is beautiful my friend.So good to see you around, missed you while you were gone. The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Martie, You see between the lines so well. Thank you for being there. Thanks Donna, And it is so good to be back and see you here as well. Bless you and thanks. 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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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Love it Larry Love it muchly ^_^and then He created the horse... |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
some take a straight path others a contorted route but in the end we all have to go for the next fresh lot to find its way...nice going Larry |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hi Larry I really loved this. I saw so many wonderful images throughout this fine piece of writing and I felt much strength and inspiration. It is always so nice to see you, my friend and I hope you are alright. I am hardly ever here now at PIP but whenever I am I always like to see your smiling face. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, now you have me singing an old Pete Seeger song, lyrics that apparently came from a biblical source. Not being a biblical scholar, I can't quote the book or chapter, but I do remember sing this: To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn) And a time for every purpose, under Heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A time to kill, a time to heal A time to laugh, a time to weep To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn) And a time for every purpose, under Heaven A time to build up, a time to break down A time to dance, a time to mourn A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn) And a time for every purpose, under Heaven * you always leave me feeling more complete than when I came to your post |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Larry C -- this was a real treat for me tonight...thanks. I just don't get enough time here these days. ....jo |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Larry, I love that dash, that pause between life and death and isn't autumn so remindful of it. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Larry, Sincere thought put skillfully and beautifully into writing! Read Midnitesun's last sentence. I echo. Glad to see your name again. miscellanea |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"I take solace in the truth, We have to die to be able to live again." exactly...perfect loved this one Larry, gonna tuck it away too. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Times life has taught me to remember. Thank you, Larry...a very touching write M |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Nudged ever so gently, It sneaks up from behind. Done so imperceptively, Barely it penetrates my mind. I wonder why we are so quick to ignore it? Larry, this was beautiful...thank you for sharing. |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
"Ever so gradually it embraces me, But its familiarity makes me bold." Ahhhhh so true ... one must never forget the ... "embrace" ... to keep us ... "bold." Thank you for sharing this piece of work, especially these lovely thoughtful words to welcome in the first official day of Fall ... and for remembering. I am smiling now and "embracing" my day with a smile....thanks Larry. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How can someone whose lessons were so rough have learned so much with such grace? Your dash holds much, my friend... and stretches heart to heart across this world. Beautiful work! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ I just couldn't say what I'm thinking better than Suthern just said it ... so I thank her for telling you just how I feel~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
"We have to die to be able to live again" that pretty much sums it all up! I really enjoyed this one! Rf |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Yes, I will put my face into the wind and brace myself for the coming change. This is good, especially the last. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh my...this is so true...very touching write Larry |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Then I recall the purity of the coming snow, That is when the bulbs are able to begin. I take solace in the truth, We have to die to be able to live again. Larry, this is so very, very beautiful....and really touched my heart. This is so true. We have to die to ourselves to be able to love the way we should and to help others. Thank you so very much for sharing this with me. Hugs, my friend Ethel |
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devinechild22 Senior Member
since 2002-08-28
Posts 571 |
*tear* Oh, I needed that this week. *Allison* ~~~***~~~Come away with me, Wendy. Come away to Neverland~~~***~~~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Right you are, Mr. C. Endings and beginnings, birth and rebirth, those are the cycles of life. You showcase it very well..  |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
you touch in ways you do not know.... ~~*~~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Rhonda, Bless you muchly too! Thank you. Martin, It is indeed the truth. And thanks for being a part of it. Sue, It is fun to see you here too. I think of you and your dad often. Peace... Kacy, Ecclesiastis. Thank you for sharing that awesome song. And sis I think those are the kindest words you have ever shared with me. I won't forget.ilian, I know what you mean. How nice you shared some of that time with me. Thanks. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Keth, Dear girl, ever so true. And thank you so much. Cathy, Well that is one awesome ditto. Thank you for that and for sharing my time here so faithfully. Susan, Aw, thank you. I saw eight bunnies tonight in the yard at church. They said I should give you a hug from each! M, Thank you dear girl. I pray all is well. Peace... LeeJ, Too preoccupied I suppose. Thank you for stopping by. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Janette, It was indeed my pleasure and I'm so pleased you paused to "remember" with me. Peace... Ruth, From a girl with a series on grief, those are tender, thoughtful words. Thank you for your generosity. Marge, Another fabulous ditto. Thank you sweet friend for your kind, gentle heart. Peace... Sir Robert, Aw, thank you gentle one. Nan, Thank you for being there. I know you know and it helps when it is shared. 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dixie, Thank you and welcome back. I pray all is well. Ethel, Nature proves it is true. Thank you dear friend for your wonderful reply. Allison, Timing, it really matters. That pleases me and thank you. 'deer, And when we live long enough it is reinforced often. Peace dear man and God bless. Lauren, Well now, that gives me much to ponder. Perhaps the scales stand a slight chance of balancing between us... 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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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
"Then I recall the purity of the coming snow, That is when the bulbs are able to begin. I take solace in the truth, We have to die to be able to live again." ____________________ Poignant, beautiful and moving. Larry, this is one of your finest. Thank you for sharing this with me.....and of course, you're still one of my fav saggitarius' HUGS Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Larry, I always enjoy reading your beautiful poems. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now how the heck did I miss this jewel pray tell? Now isn't that the truth, as I don't know about you Larry, but I have died a few times in my life, to come back with a stronger stem, and leaves of steel. This was a mightly profound offering m'friend. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Melissa, Thank you dear girl. You have been way too scarce. You don't write enough to please me. So now I'm reduced to begging...........pretty please! Sue, Thank you friend. Hope all is well. Peace... Sharon, Thank you sweet friend. Yes I know exactly what you mean. How I love the autumn. 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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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
John 3:16 dash 24....one day at a time, my wonderful wielder of season's breath and change. Thank you for you. Sincerely, Reg |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sincerely Reg, you always bless me. Thank you. 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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