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You Cross My Mind
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You Cross My Mind |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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You Cross My Mind By Larry Chadwick Remembering Ginger Michelle born 2-19-74 died 5-18-02 More than once you cross my mind each day, Which brings me peace and sometimes tears. And though it seems it happened only yesterday, Already it has been too many years. More than once you cross my mind each day, Seldom are the thoughts without some pain. But almost always I find it worth the loss, For having you in my life was only gain. More than once you cross my mind each day, Often it puts a smile upon my face. And occasionally it makes me giggle, Even though there is still an empty place. More than once you cross my mind each day, Which makes it worth the rising from my bed. For then I anticipate the arrival of a memory, And face it without a thought of dread. More than once you cross my mind each day, Grateful for the day that you were born. But never will I recover from the loss, Of the day from my hands you were torn. February 8, 2005 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
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Through you, we all came to know your lovely daughter in such a special way... The healing I see in you is a long and involved process... but you're a rock for the rest of us, and if and when a day like yours comes to us, we will have strength and guidance in your words to see us through.  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Larry, *hugs*, this was precious. .....jo |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
There never are, and never will be, any words that are strong enough, empty enough, full enough, glad enough, sad enough, or deep enough to say everything there is to say. But you write of her beautifully and I wish there were words that could somehow help ease the pain of the loss... She lives on in everything that you write, and in the way you live your life. And so, from that, I can see that she was an amazing girl. Hang in there, Larry.Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows ...I am a girl of tears. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Larry I know she is smiling down with pride at you the same as you have always shown us the pride you have in her. Hugs to you sweet man. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
... Sending heart hugs your way Larry~ |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... |
This was so beautiful!!! Praying for your healing heart... Hugs to you, Larry! God Bless, Becka  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry, With this write you have touched many people. Who knows how many. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Larry its good to feel this way, to remember her beauty in life and how she touched your heart....the poem, even in its sadness, reveals such a precious love....I know your heart is healing it may be slow but it is.....heart hugssss to you.....good to see you.....  ~~*~~ My Shadow is the only one that walks beside me ~~**~~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Precious thoughts...James |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Larry, you always have such true to heart work here and I am sorry for your pain. You deserve to have much happiness and always. Sincerely, Sauni Sauni:) I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Larry, I feel every word of this. Utterly beautiful just like your daughter surely was. *hugs* Lizzie. "Time has told me not to ask for more, one day our ocean will find its shore" ~Nick Drake |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your words are touching, sincere and eloquent A muse can thrive on such profound sentiments Best wishes Liz |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Larry, good to read you, thank you kindly for a lovely poem of you |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 I can feel a relaxing of pain's intense grip in this write Larry...just enough distance from that sorrowful event, to allow the lost spice of your life to find her permanent resting place in your cupboard of memories. Hugging you, bro. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good to see you again Larry I don't think one can truly understand what it is to lose a child unless they have lost but I can feel the pain through your words |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Larry, you know this touches |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Larry, you keep Ginger's memory alive with your loving poetry. She too had a gift ~ she had you as a father. We take different forms ~ love takes different forms. But the love that you and Ginger had for each other will never die. It transcends all time and all space. My daughter is about the same age as Ginger would have been. She too is s a teacher and had majored in English in University as well. I do not know if I mentioned this to you before, but my daughter one day started reading a poem of yours. She knew nothing of Ginger and that particular poem was not about her. She then said that she really liked the poem and that she felt a connection to the writer. I then told her about Ginger and her eyes welled up in tears. You have a beautiful spirit, Larry C ~ just like your angel daughter...  Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea dear friend, Your words and salve to the wounds of my heart. Seldom now do I cry, but never do I forget. Jo, Thank you sweet lady, thank you. Alyssa, Always you are wise beyond your years. There is great comfort in remembering. And remembering prevents me from forgetting the sorrow of the loss but cannot deny me the joy of her life. Donna, Thank you dear girl. I find peace in the recall and comfort in your words. Nancy Lee, And your hugs do indeed sustain me. Peace 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Becka, Hi kind lady. It is a pleasure to meet another Arizonian. And bless you for your tender heart. Thank you. Sy, Well now that is a pleasant and comforting thought. I do so appreciate your kindness.  Lauren dear friend, Healing is such an objective process. I feel whole in the remembering. Miss you much and thank you dearly. James, Thanks kind sir. Sauni, Thank you dear lady. Actually I find much joy in my life and peace in the recall. :hugs; 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 |
Lizzie, Thank you for such tender words. Bless you. Liz, You indeed put a smile on my face. Thank you for that. Lee, Thank you dear lady. Much appreciated. Kacy, Ah dear friend. Time is indeed a good friend, as are you. Ya' make a wonderful sis. Dixie, It is a painful and deep subject. Thank you for your 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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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Susan, But it feels good to be reminded. Thanks sweetie. Linda, Dear friend you do indeed know how to touch my heart. I would give anything to meet your daughter. She is as tender and loving as her mother, I can tell. Thank you so very 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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Larry, I will show her your touching reply.  Linda |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Larry Every now and then I think about you and your most beautiful daughter, Ginger Michelle, and I find it hard to believe that she has been gone for nearly three years. Your words cut deeply into my heart and I felt your pain and sorrow. As you would know, I could relate to each and every verse and I saw your kind and gentle heart in ever line. They say that time is the greatest of healers but I can't say that is true because I still miss my father so much and I take comfort in the thought that he guides my pen as I write. For you : "The best way to meet the loss of someone we love is by knowing that when we truly love, it is never lost. It is only after death that the depth of the bond is truly felt, and our loved one becomes more a part of us than was possible in life" I hope these words bring you some comfort, as they have for me. Take care my friend, Love Sue I am in motion |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Thanks Linda... Sue, And I too think of you and your dad. You do have such a tender heart and make him so proud. Personally I find time does indeed help to heal. The misnomer I find in loss is the belief that you will get over it. It seems to me an injustice to the memory of the one lost to desire to get over it. Rather I take great comfort in the remembering. Never have I been afraid of tears. Though they fall less often they still cleanse my heart. People speak of heartache in my words and I see only love. Perhaps we both have more to learn... And thank you for your love and support. 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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