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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Optically Improved By Larry Chadwick They were my days of innocence, Redefined when seen through spectacles of grief. Lenses that were fitted just for me, Polished by my faith and my belief. Adjusted by the experience of repetition, One loss for each lense. The past tweaked by the present, Minimizing the meaning of whims. Nearsightedness corrected, But farsightedness totally improved. And the matter of hindsight, Theoretically disproved. Acknowledging adjustments may be required, No further correction is being sought. I accept the treatment that was imposed, Sharp focused vision from what grief has wrought. October 13, 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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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Humming an old favorite of mine "I can see clearly now... It's gonna be a bright, bright sun shiney day" |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, How ironic. We played that song by Johnny Nash at Ginger's funeral. It was on the radio as I drove away from the cemetery in the rain after she was buried. So appropriate. Peace...  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
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry I think you and I go to the same eye doctor. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
excellent write Larry |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Every time, Larry, you do this every time. I'm not sure how, really. But I'm glad. It's as if the innocence is only made so by their smile and I'm not sure if it's different now because of the pain, or because they aren't there to make it beautiful anymore. I think you know what I mean. And you're right, vision is better now and it's wonderful to be able to see, with such humble and sincere clarity, exactly how great they were... and how much greater we are because of them.Um, did I mention I love this write? Of course, that's no surprise  Well done, Larry. And thank you. Take care...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 |
Martie, Indeed we do. And I hope he soon goes out of business. Peace... Aenimal, Thank you sir. Much appreciated. Alyssa, You don't need a dad, do you? You are medicine for my healing heart. Bless 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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Some prescriptions are rougher on us than others, aren't they? Beautiful write, my friend. *S* |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
I loved the manner in which you expressed lessons learned through trials - and the vision obtained through the experience - Well done Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruth, So true, so true. Thank you. Susan, Thank you so much. 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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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Ah, for those salad days....green and mixed-up...and equally good with or without dressing..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ratleader, LOL  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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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Larry? so when do I get my vision corrected, hmm? *grin* Beautiful writing |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Hi Larry! Just dropped in and found your poem and I was touched by your writing as usual. The lessons of grief are beyond painful but produce such wisdom and understanding, especially in you, my friend. Shenachie |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
And the matter of hindsight, Theoretically disproved. this entire specticle (smiles) made me grin Good one! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Larry~ I so don't read you enough.. I am trying to correct that. You are a beautiful person.  "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
littlewing, It will happen all too soon! And bless you dear girl it is a joy to see you here. Shenachie, Thank you dear lady. You are such a blessing to this site. Peace. Lee, Excellent pun! And thank you. Susan, Wow! Such kind words. You are a dear for thinking so and thank you for telling me.  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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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Clever way of saying what you did! Am I surprised? Heavens no! It's always good to read your thoughts. Have a great week, Larry. misc'a |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Cathy, Oh stick around I may just shock you one day! And thank you dear lady. Hope you have an excellent week as well. 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
glad I came back for this |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nicely done Mr C.... wisdom and sharper vision often come from our losses... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dixie, Me too. And thank you for taking the time. Cpat Hair, Indeed it does. And thank you for your nice words and taking the time. 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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