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Another Home - 8,000th
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Another Home - 8,000th |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Another Home By Larry Chadwick Credit to Ron Carnell for the closing quote We moved often, I’ve been all over the place. Twenty-one homes in nineteen years, It was a grueling pace. Amazing in all of that, I only attended two schools. There weren’t that many places, That educated fools. Five years here, And then five years there. Every time we moved, My mom would say a prayer. I teased my dad about it, At their anniversary party. Now I watch the video, I hurt him being such a smarty. I lived under one roof, For more than seven years. Dad said I ought to move, My stability was causing him some fears. I lived in so many states, It was hard to identify my home. We had been so busy, Constantly on the roam. But grandma bought her place, Way back in 1942. I like that fact, And we still have it too. So at 25 it dawned on me, I finally knew where home was at. It was up at grandma’s ranch, That was always my special habitat. My kids are raised, They have moved on. And I was wondering, Where my home had gone. Today it finally dawned on me, There is a place that is: “A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!” September 17, 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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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do you wear a hat? If so, hang it up...  Congratulations, Larry, on such an apropos 8,000th post... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm just getting this urge to hug you all over the place!  yep. I knew it. nice stuff Larry, one more? it's all good, lovie |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
ohhhh hugs to you, you tender poet...this is just as tender as a read as the author...lovely smiles you've given this morning...thank you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Larry, you and Ron should do a duet more often! lol  I too, was a mover ~ and a shaker!  I attended 11 schools for my formal education and lived in 13 different houses during that time. I was always the "New Kid On the Block"! It forced me to be out-going and to make friends easily. There is always some good coming out of things that may be somewhat disconcerting. Your poem was moving, charming and I enjoyed learning more about you and your family. You are a beautiful human being. It was a pleasure to read your words ~ and Ron's  , this fine Fall day! Love, Light, Hearth & Home!  Linda |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic words to mark this milestone Larry! Congrats on your 8,000th post! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy Lee~ ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C Now the C must stand for content. Good write, enjoyed. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 there you go, bro 'tis your throne forever, here in the blue so glad to find you home once in a while |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea, Thanks, girlie. Actually I have a collection of hats! But never get the chance to wear them, I was born tooooooo late.  Karen, I am growing fond of your urges! And thank you very smooch. LeeJ, Well dang, that was the nicest thing! And bless your dear heart. Linda, You vagabond you, thanks. I appreciate your sharing too. Nancy Lee, Well thank you dear friend. That last 1,000 took forever! 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 |
Sy, Thanks gentle man! I always enjoy your presence as it blesses me everytime. Kacy, LMBO Somebodies in my CHAIR! Don't you owe me a pic of that camelhair bikini still?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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now this is why you are so loved in this family see? Glad you found a permanent residence. By the way, read Ed's poem about his keys, and maybe you two could go into the windchime business  Congratulations Larry |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
This is awesome Larry  I enjoyed it very much and then He created the horse... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sharon, Well now, that was extra sweet. Thank you. Rhonda, Thank you and I'm thrilled you are a part of the family too. 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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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Larry this family would not, could not be complete without you dear friend. Can I hug you again? sure I can! Congrats and very well done sir! The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Well Larry...1942 was a good year to find a home. That was when I found mine...my year of birth. I've wanted to leave a few times, but dang that is just so difficult. So, I just know, that aside from these blue pages, home is where the heart is. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Larry....this is precious |
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