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Just a Note |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Just a Note By Larry Chadwick Mostly... In a sense it was our last time together, at your graveside. As we lowered you into the ground I pondered the prospect of leaving my heart there with you. Then it occurred to me that you were done with yours and so I chose to keep mine and take yours with me. But I left for you the flowers because they were from all your friends and family. My flower I dropped a petal at a time on your casket to remind you my heart was broken. But in taking your heart I seem to have mended mine. I thought you should know. September 30, 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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh, I am pretty sure she knows alright.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Yes...she knows Larry. Heart Hugs~ ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
talk about grabbing my heart this has such a healing feeling to it heart hugs, dear Larry |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Poetry, this... And of the best kind! A VERY nice piece, sir Ed |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Just another note: this write does not represent my theology on death and dying. But it certainly represents my feelings. Sharon, Thank you for being there.  Nancy Lee, Thank you and for the hugs too. Kacy, Thank you dear. Ed, Tall compliments that I genuinely appreciate on this very personal write. Thank you.  |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Thank you so much for posting this... I'm sure it was hard. Your strength and love for her shine through in every word. I only wish that having written this meant the pain was less, but I know how the hearts melding leaves a scar and a constant, painful, ache. This write? It aches. Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows ...I am a girl of tears. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Alyssa, You are the best. You are always so sensitive and kind. You hae a healing touch. Thank you. Last weekend I heard a passing remark from somebody, I don't know who, about leaving their heart at the grave. But it didn't work for me though it sparked some good thoughts and deeper emotions. Bless you for noticing the nuances. And this really doesn't represent my theology, only my feelings. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Larry this is so soft and tender...a beautiful silky flow of love...James |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Must be extremely hard to have lost a loved one Larry, I'm sure she appreciates your gestures  |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Aw Larry, this is so sweet and so heartfelt, and I'm sure she knows and then He created the horse... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I have no doubt the knowledge came across even without a word being said. Tender, loving, and complete. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
know the feeling Larry, although for a sister... in 5 days she would have turned 62.. only three months have passed and when I visit it doesn't get easier...especially since the ground is still not settled and only a plastic marker is there for now. Larry, we(in our family)leave behind a stone to show we were there...mine, these beautiful river stones...others with words like love, hugs and missing you from family members and friends and arrowheads from those who knew and loved her from her many years in boyscouting...same as flowers only they remain ( just a bit of info) enjoyed your thoughts... M |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This one made me cry. I don't suppose that surprises you, but I thought you should know. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
How utterly honest and giving...realistically knowing, that she not only knows, but would have wanted it that way for you...When you love someone, you wish them further prosperity.... Beautifully written and felt, thanks so much for sharing |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
This is a beautiful story of a parting that is never wanted. Thank you for telling us. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Writing is a healing balm to the tender heart. You hear a words spoken or you see someone do something that touches your mind and heart in the most tender of ways. This is aching poem filled with loving tenderness. Thank you for sharing BonBon  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry "But in taking your heart I seem to have mended mine." |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
James, Thank you for that. Thanks Martin, Hardest thing I've ever done. Thank you Rhonda, you are appreciated. Mark, Well now, that was indeed kind, thanks. M, I like it when you share. And that is a neat tradition. And I am sorry for your loss. Peace and 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Aw Nan, sorry for your tears but you comforted me nicely, thank you. And I'm glad to know. Oh thank you Lee. Very kind and much appreciated. Ken, You're welcome it helped me a lot. Glad you apprecaited too. Thank you.  Bonnie, So true, so true. Thank you. Martie, Yup I know 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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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"My flower I dropped a petal at a time on your casket to remind you my heart was broken." oh I just have no words worthy of this... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Thanks Susan, it's nice to know... 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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ These tears flow ... but they should ... for that is what remembering is all about~ I've come to believe that our tears fall to dilute the sorrow~  Beautifully moving is this~ Touching the core of me this day~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Marge, Tears cleanse our sorrow, our anger and even our frustration. But mostly they renew us... And thank you for your tender understanding. 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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