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Larry C
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0 posted 2005-02-09 07:46 PM



You Can't Hide It
By Larry Chadwick
In honor of my dear friend GG (Alyssa)

I know your heart is tender,
For the truth has been found
In your writing where you
Left it ready to be bound.

I know your heart is loving,
For I saw it in your verse.
You cannot hide the truth,
It should be your only curse.

I know your heart’s been broken,
Exposed between the lines.
Pain is unavoidable,
It happens to all kinds.

I know your heart is happy,
By the smiles in your rhyme.
Seldom is it absent,
For I see it all the time.

I know your heart is funny,
By the giggles of your muse.
You cannot seem to hide it,
No matter the words that you choose.

I know your heart is friendly,
It is the nature of your soul.
Your kindness you reveal,
Helps to make me whole.

I know your heart is giving,
By the thoughts you always share.
It makes it all so obvious,
That you really truly care.

I know your heart is old,
No matter how few the years.
Perhaps the wisdom you possess,
Was found in falling tears.

So the heart you have is oh so good,
And blesses me each day.
It is nice to have a friend,
That I can count on…come what may.

February 9, 2005

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

© Copyright 2005 Larry Chadwick - All Rights Reserved
Susan
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1 posted 2005-02-09 07:48 PM


what a lovely gift for a lovely heart -

Susan

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Sunshine
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2 posted 2005-02-09 07:51 PM


Aha!  So you've seen it too!  Amazing,
isn't she?  I think so!

GG
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3 posted 2005-02-09 08:26 PM


Ahh my ride is supposed to come pick me up for youth group in like two minutes and now you've got me in tears! That's just not fair. I do have to run to make it... but just couldn't leave without saying something. Not sure what to say though, just thank you so much Larry...

I'll be back later with hopefully some more legible thoughts and more time to write them.

hugs

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

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4 posted 2005-02-09 08:37 PM


Yes, Larry!  That's our GG.  What a lovely poem for this very lovely young woman!   ........jo
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5 posted 2005-02-09 10:18 PM


Larry

Such a wonderful dedication to Alyssa who is loved by so many of us.

Take care..........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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6 posted 2005-02-09 11:19 PM


Larry, how lovely. You nailed it on this one. From what I read of GG's you have given her a just description. She is a peach. best, marty
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7 posted 2005-02-10 01:56 AM


she's a special gal
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8 posted 2005-02-10 03:34 PM


Larry~

yes ... she is so very special to so many of us~

LittleGirlOfGod ... we love you~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~ and <))><

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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9 posted 2005-02-10 03:42 PM


Larry, you have expressed what I, too, have felt about our alluring Alyssa ~ and her writing. This poem illustrates your loving heart and how you take the time to really see into the soul of another. I have much affection for both you and our Golden Girl!

Hugs with much love,

Linda

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10 posted 2005-02-10 04:07 PM


Hey you!  We are pretty lucky to have you too, and GG, you got yourself one fine friend there.  You know what they say right?  It takes a good one to catch one!  To you both, I send ma na nooh, na nooh!
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11 posted 2005-02-10 04:09 PM


Larry

This not only shows what a sweetheart Alyssa is, but also you!!  

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12 posted 2005-02-10 04:18 PM


Ahhh how wonderful for you to have seen this ine her as well Larry.
She is a dear with a heart of gold..
just like you!
Hugs to you both.

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
an invincible summer.

GG
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13 posted 2005-02-11 01:34 AM


Alright, to each and every one of you who replied and said those outrageously generous things to me... thank you. I could reply to you all but I really don't even know what to say but thanks. And that you all mean a lot to me. Larry is a pretty nice guy isn't he? Yep. I knew you'd agree!

And as for you, Larry... Still brings me to tears to read this! I think the things you said here speak volumes and volumes more about you than they ever could about me. I'm honored to call you a friend.



Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

Larry C
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14 posted 2005-02-15 06:23 PM


Susan,
Thank you. I'm glad you see it too.

Karilea,
So I'm not alone! Cool.

Alyssa,
Come 'ere you!

Jo,
Thanks dear friend.

Sue,
So I'm discovering. Thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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15 posted 2005-02-15 06:25 PM


Marty,
It didn't take you long to figure this out! Thanks.

ps,
Yes she is, thanks.

Marge,
Yup God's Girl is indeed precious. Thanks.

Linda,
Now don't confuse the topic here! And thank you.

Ah Sharon,
You are a dear. 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.

Larry C
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16 posted 2005-02-15 06:28 PM


Martie,
Now stick to the topic! And thanks.

Nancy Lee,
Thanks dear friend. She is a doll.

Alyssa,
SO dear girl, are you calling me a liar? Huh, are ya'? Ah come on it doesn't hurt for the truth to be told once in a while. Ya' know I just reflect what I see...

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

latearrival
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17 posted 2006-06-23 05:15 AM


Trying to bring back our GG. martyjo
Larry C
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18 posted 2006-06-23 10:56 AM


Well, Martyjo, let's hope it works.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

latearrival
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19 posted 2006-08-03 03:22 AM


I miss our GG.. Come back please.
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