Open Poetry #39 |
A Pause of Recall |
Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
A Pause of Recall By Larry Chadwick In memory of Ginger Michelle As I reflect on the past, It is all I have of you. Unwilling to let go Of the you it is I knew. Fearful of the price That I may pay, If in anyway I neglect today. For how can I possibly Keep my eye on tomorrow, If I allow myself To focus on my sorrow? So without giving up That which I have lost, I cannot forfeit now For it is too great a cost. It is a wistful glance, I cast over my shoulder, Strengthened by those I love As slowly I grow older. You are “forever young” In the shadows of my mind. When I pause to search for you It is what I like to find. December 9, 2006 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
delicate, Larry and touching beautiful |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry? ....C'mere |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
understanding... I too remember Joanne as she was, she never grows older and that is kind of comforting. We never let go, but we can smile more through the memories. hugs , martyjo AKA mom |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
you are such a tender dad |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gosh |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kate, Thank you. It is balancing act and those around don't always see it the same way. But then again, until you've been there... Nancy, Thanks I needed that. MartyJo(mom), Thanks and it is indeed a comfort. Seems if nothing else they'll miss a lot of grief including the loss of their parents. Helen, Thanks that's the nicest compliment I know. Dixie, Thanks, but it's okay. Seems time can mend a lot. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
I love the way you love. Warmest respect and hugs. always, Reg |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Larry I have no words...you are the most incredible father I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C It is true my friend, what we have lost does not grow older. Good write, enjoyed. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Reg, Thank you for that. I've never forgotten you to be a daddy's girl. Donna, And the highest compliment anyone could ever give me, is from you. Thank you. Sy, My fine sage, thank you. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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