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passing shadows
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0 posted 2006-12-27 09:09 PM

In The Same Place As You
for anyone who needs it

I understand that your days are long
and your nights are even longer,
I understand that your road is hard
and how you wish you could be stronger.

I know of your pain, I've felt it too,
having been in the same place as you.

I see that your cross is heavy,
it's all you can do to bear,
I see that your life isn't easy,
I see you cry because it's not fair.

I know of your pain, I've felt it too,
having been in the same place as you.

I believe that you'll pull through just fine,
in the end, you'll be okay,
I believe that I will be right here
to help you out along the way.

I know of your pain, I've felt it too,
having been in the same place as you.

A poem begins with a lump in the throat.
~Robert Frost

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2006-12-27 09:38 PM

A mantra...yes.

This will suit many, this coming 2007.

Well done, Dixie.

sweetberry
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since 2006-03-29

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2 posted 2006-12-28 02:31 AM

Absolutely one of my favorites!

If only I had someone to tell me thoses

exact words; I wouldn't have made so many

unforgivable decisions!!!

Thanx...You've touched that spot, Miss Dixie

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

3 posted 2006-12-28 02:49 AM

thanks
smooch

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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4 posted 2006-12-28 07:34 AM

Dixie.... wonderful words here... RDB

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

5 posted 2006-12-28 07:37 AM

It takes someone special to be thinking of others...and to always be there...

thank you for the comforting words, Dixie

M

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Deep in the heart

6 posted 2006-12-28 09:17 AM

Well done!

Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

7 posted 2006-12-28 09:22 AM

passing,
Just looked over my shoulder and there you were. LOL Wonderful write.

HopeS
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Perth Western Australia

8 posted 2006-12-28 10:21 AM

Wonderful caring thoughts , I know someone right now that is going through such a difficult time , but I will be there with love and support

Hope

The Lady
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The Southwest

9 posted 2006-12-28 11:13 PM

thoughtful work Dixie

Mercury06
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10 posted 2006-12-28 11:22 PM

Hi there,
I really enjoyed this piece. The meter and rhymes were excellent, and the repetition of the two lines between every stanza had a powerful impact. Well written.
~Mercury

suthern

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11 posted 2006-12-29 01:42 PM

I think many of us need it now... or will... and I thank you for the loving heart that gave it. *S* Hope your new year is a great one!!

miscellanea
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12 posted 2006-12-29 07:45 PM

passing shadows,

a lovely, lovely gesture and poem!

miscellanea

passing shadows
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13 posted 2006-12-30 09:42 AM

thanks to all

glad you enjoyed

Michael

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14 posted 2006-12-31 08:14 AM

I read this and it somehow reminded me of my son, going through some of the things I did when I was younger. Not sure what your inspiration was for this but it reaches out just the same.

Now then, I think I will go call my son.

passing shadows
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15 posted 2006-12-31 10:17 AM

Hi Michael. It's a pleasure to see you again. You are missed when you are away.

My inspiration for this...a few good friends, two lovely daughters, and some very special blue pages full of poets who know about life's hard knocks.

I am in a better position than I once was (emotionally, financially, physically, spiritually) so it's easier now for me to be on the giving end.

I guess getting older isn't all that bad

Thanks for reading, and I'm glad you received something special from it.

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

16 posted 2006-12-31 12:24 PM

Nice....James

wredgranny
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17 posted 2006-12-31 12:37 PM

Sigi oginali for the sweet spirit that you share,a rose for a Rose is what I wish for you!

granny!

aziza
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18 posted 2007-01-01 11:32 PM

Dixie,
It's like I saved this poem to read it when I needed it most.

Thank you -- I needed it.

Alison

passing shadows
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19 posted 2007-01-02 08:01 AM

thanks all

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