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Debo
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since 2006-04-18
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0 posted 2006-04-27 10:08 AM



As I sit here wondering about all the friends
I've had and I've lost through the years
I reflect on a few that I thought
Would always last.
But somehow without realizing it
I let them slip through the cracks of my life,
To be left behind like some old photograph
Faded and torn even the pictures
In my mind are fuzzy and worn.
I start to wonder how
They got left behind
Was I so busy with my life
That I just pushed them aside
Only to remember them to
Late in Life...

Debo

© Copyright 2006 Debra Rachelle - All Rights Reserved
Bodger
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since 2005-06-12
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Tolerance for a short time
1 posted 2006-04-27 01:32 PM


We lose people both in a physical and mental sense

We have some idea of coping, planned and then we forget when we plan for emergencies

We always leave the emergency out of the plan

We survive because of a variety of things

Sometimes we dont, and sometimes we do

There will always, these days, be some Research Scientist or Politician looking for funding to be a TV Pundit to make money out of people

At the end of the day, you have, if you are lucky, two feet to stand on

Those who dont, often dont give up, but some with everything, think, they have nothing

Dave

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
2 posted 2006-04-27 02:21 PM


Debo, I felt a bit nostalgic ~ and a bit guilty! ~ as I read your poem.

A moving write that got me reflecting on past friendships.


EA
Flowers

Kahlil
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since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881

3 posted 2006-04-27 10:17 PM


I've thought about this, too.
Sometimes our life paths just aren't parallel.
Maybe we don't leave anyone behind,
as long as they're still in our hearts.
Good write of thoughts so many of us have had!

JesusChristPose
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since 2005-06-21
Posts 777
Pittsburgh, Pa
4 posted 2006-04-28 08:08 PM


I have always thought about this subject matter, especially since I was in the navy and always losing friends over time.

well written, enjoyed!

BROTHER JOHN
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since 2006-04-06
Posts 386

5 posted 2006-04-29 01:24 AM


Dear Debo,

A very poetic way to remind us of a sad truth.

shades of paul
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since 2005-12-14
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In Reality
6 posted 2006-04-29 09:05 PM


This poem made me think
    another good one
         thanks
          paul

shades of peace,love,and happiness to you

jennifer101
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since 2006-04-29
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texas usa
7 posted 2006-04-29 09:39 PM


ive wriiten a peom similar to this one when a friend of mine passed on very heartfelt i  like it
Debo
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since 2006-04-18
Posts 321
Texas U.S.A.
8 posted 2006-04-29 10:34 PM


I want to thank each and every one of you for all of ya'lls sweet replies I have just steped up from newbie to member and in no time at all I will be knowing each of you by name but for now I will just say hey thanks...

Debo

Goldenrose
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since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665

9 posted 2006-04-30 04:49 PM


We often feel this is how we have done things..it is the roads of life that we travel down in this life that seperates us from the people of the then and now...perhaps we will come full circle at a later time? maybe even beyond this mortal world?..Good thought provoking poetry..thank you..

Goldenrose.

''As the deer pants for steams of water, so my soul pants for you O God''
Psalm 42:1

passing shadows
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displaced
10 posted 2006-04-30 05:37 PM


wow

awesome

BugBuggy
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since 2005-12-19
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michigan
11 posted 2006-04-30 07:19 PM


oh how often I have thought of friends that same way it was beautiful made me think I better call or write to a few people before it is too late thank you for awakening my memory

BugBuggy

froggy
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since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893
Michigan
12 posted 2006-05-01 07:21 AM


enjoyed the read,made me remember a few I lost contact with,now its too late for they are gone to the heavens.

:-)

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

StevenS
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since 2005-09-21
Posts 945
L. A. (Lower Alabama)
13 posted 2006-05-01 08:46 AM


Sometimes old friendships can be renewed even late in life. I just renewed one lost for 30 years! Enjoyed Debo!:-)
Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
14 posted 2006-05-01 09:00 AM


Sometimes we outgrow them and sometimes..*gasp* they outgrow us.

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

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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Canada eh.
15 posted 2006-05-01 09:01 AM


A most excellent write....much enjoyed!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ Trace my body with your words,
  in doing so, you touch my heart ~

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