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Larry C

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0 posted 2005-10-27 09:16 PM

The Gift of Life
By Larry Chadwick

I hold those tiny hands again,
that are barely able to wrap my finger.
And I yearn again
to create life
that I might nurture
and love.

Yet forced to settle
for the gift
of another
to share.

Compelled to reflect
on what once was
and will never be
again
for me.

Living now
without
an infant and
without you
too.

Thank God
for babies.
Even if
they are not
mine.
October 27, 2005

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

[This message has been edited by Larry C (10-29-2005 11:29 AM).]

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2005-10-27 09:25 PM

Sometimes,
history is the only way
to know

his story...

I thank God
I know just a wee bit
of yours...

so I can send this

with heart.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2005-10-27 09:26 PM

Understanding this Larry...

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me.~

Angelheart
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since 2005-09-08

Posts 754
Jacksonville,FL USA

3 posted 2005-10-27 09:59 PM

Children are wonderful, then they grow up to be like "me" LOL... nice write, and very cutely done LOL

Poetry can get you very far
-Laura

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

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USA

4 posted 2005-10-27 11:09 PM

Larry. This brought tears to my eyes. .....jo

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

5 posted 2005-10-27 11:10 PM

Beautiful Larry.
hugs to you, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

SEA

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with you

6 posted 2005-10-28 01:11 AM

this stings my eyes and leaves a soft ache of understanding....*bunny hugs* for you

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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Florida, USA

7 posted 2005-10-28 01:48 AM

Larry, this touched my heart.
God bless you, my friend.
Heart hugs to you,
Ethel

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

8 posted 2005-10-28 06:40 AM

can't tell you in words, the complete smiles beaming from my face...this was contentment, hope, positive swinging back and forth, under a great big oak tree. Lovely!

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

9 posted 2005-10-28 06:51 AM

Thank God
for babies.
Even if
they are not
mine.

I feel the same~~

M

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

10 posted 2005-10-28 08:54 AM

Your words touched my heart Larry.

believe in what your heart feels...

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

11 posted 2005-10-28 09:16 AM

Larry, I am always moved to verbalize your poems ~ and I do so in a hushed and meaningful manner, for that is how your words speak to me.

Giving you a big, warm hug of understanding,
Linda

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

12 posted 2005-10-28 11:19 AM

Larry~
A *soft* for the beauty of this~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*No matter what I search for ...
let me know when it is LOVE that I find*~ <))><

Email - noles1@totcon.com

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

13 posted 2005-10-28 11:22 AM

Your words brought a sting to the back of my eyes...

yes...thank whomever/whatever for Babies.

I will share my grand daughter if you want to visit...

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Martie

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California

14 posted 2005-10-28 12:13 PM

Larry....Today is Michelle's birthday...I miss the all of her, but the baby muchly!

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

15 posted 2005-10-28 03:51 PM

Since some prayers were never answered, I know that last verse well. *S* Beautiful write!

Larry C

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Posts 10286
United States

16 posted 2005-10-28 08:46 PM

Well Karilea,
His story is only half the value without the support of friends. And thank you, a lot.

Nancy Lee,
Thank you friend. You are so very kind.

Angelheart,
Thank you for stopping by. Yup even babies grow up, well theoretically.

Jo,
Sorry for the lack of a "tissue warning".

Chris,
Thank you dear girl.

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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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

17 posted 2005-10-28 08:52 PM

Susan,
Cool! I love bunny hugs. Especially yours.

Ethel,
Thanks for being so kind.

LeeJ,
That's what I like about you a fresh perspective. Thanks for being so generous.

M,
Yup, babies, wouldn't be the same without them. Thanks M.

Thank you scorpio. Appreciated.

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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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

18 posted 2005-10-28 08:56 PM

Ethel,
I'm not sure what to say. How kind of you and thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Marge,
I'm not sure how many hugs equal a huglet but I do know I like 'em. Thank you friend.

Susan,
See now those are offers I HATE to refuse. Yes mam I'm a sucker for babies and kids. In fact, I'm the candy man at church. Sure raised a ruckus the first week until the parents knew it was from me! And thank you so very much for your extra generosity.

Martie,
How fortuitous. And your gift to her was very touching. Bless you friend on an exceptionally special day.

Ah Ruthie,
My friend, I didn't know. We each have our aches, don't we. Peace friend.

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

Ratleader

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Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

19 posted 2005-10-30 10:15 AM

No gift is more, and to be given such gifts is no greater proof that we are not just here on our own. Animals reproduce, but we have babies -- a vastly different thing.

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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

20 posted 2005-10-30 11:18 AM

It is quite a gift, isn't it? It cannot
replace, but it can remind and give some
comfort to our hearts.

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

21 posted 2005-10-30 09:33 PM

Larry this is such a beautiful and tender heartflet write. Babies are precious little humans, who can brighten our lives.

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