CaliforniaPeggy
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:12 AM
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A poem for those among us who suffer... |
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I was just thinking about my friends who have overwhelming disabilities...
And these words came churning up out of me...
As did my tears...
For all who hurt
And are not healed...
For all who labor to breathe
For all who struggle to walk
For all who have overwhelming pain
Or illness...
Oh god hear me
Make them whole and well and strong
Let the universe show
They are not alone in their struggle
That as long as we draw breath
We will be alongside them
They will have our love
And our overwhelming ache
That they be well, forever!
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:13 AM
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:cry:
I am so touched by this.
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:17 AM
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3. Thank you, my dear KW... |
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You were one of those I was thinking of...
And you know some of the others...
Thank you, sweetie...:hug:
My best work seems to come at moments of high emotion...
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:16 AM
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2. This cuts to the quick tonight, Peggy |
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This is where poetry and prayer meet.
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:19 AM
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Thank you...
That's how it felt to me too...
I did one little edit...
The rest is how it came out of me...
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:20 AM
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:36 AM
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8. "...where poetry and prayer meet." |
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you took the words right off my key board:D
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:19 AM
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5. God, Peggy, that brought tears to my eyes. |
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And it made me think of my mother, who is, thankfully, improving some.
And our overwhelming ache That they be well, forever!
Oh, how much I want that for her.
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:21 AM
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7. My dear SeattleGirl... |
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Thank you, sweetie...
I am happy that your mom is improving!
You know who I'm thinking of...
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:38 AM
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9. very spiritual and soulful. |
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hopeful and uplifting.
nicely done :)
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:42 AM
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10. My dear Tuesday Afternoon... |
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Thank you, sweetie...
I never cease to be amazed at what churns up out of me...
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:44 AM
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11. That's so beautiful Peggy |
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There are many people who are dear to me who are in great physical pain right now.
I can read your poem and send those wonderful thoughts their way. :grouphug:
Thank you so much. :hug:
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:50 AM
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Thank you for your very kind words, sweetie...
I'm so grateful that I am able to write this way...
And that I am allowed to help all those who need it, even if only psychologically... :hug:
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:56 AM
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13. Very moving, Peggy -- Hope you have a great Thanksgiving Day. nt. |
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Thu Nov-22-07 01:01 AM
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14. My dear Mr_Jefferson_24... |
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Thank you so much...
I will be having a lovely Thanksgiving...
And I wish the same for you...:hug:
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Thu Nov-22-07 01:36 AM
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15. I swear this is true. |
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I was hurting so badly because of the fibromyalgia that I wasn't going to come here tonite. But I needed a lift, and here was the first thread I opened!!!!
You know Peggy, so much of our lives we wonder if we've ever made a difference. Would the world miss us if we weren't here...?
But I tell you what, tonite you made the difference for me. Don't ever let me catch you questioning your self-worth. I'm sure lots of folks from here especially owe you a debt for being the supportive, loving person I see every day in you.
Thanks a big bunch of sunflowers!!
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Thu Nov-22-07 01:46 AM
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16. My dear Zephyrbird... |
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Oh my god...your beautiful words have brought the sting of tears to my eyes...
I am exceedingly honored that I was able to help you tonight...
I do occasionally question my self-worth, until I remember responses like yours...
I have many close friends here who have expressed their gratitude at my support...
I am so grateful that I can help in any way at all...
Thank you, sweetie...
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:03 AM
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17. Oh, my dear CaliforniaPeggy... |
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Edited on Thu Nov-22-07 02:04 AM by ih8thegop
Did you write that?
It's so... beautiful.
There are other words I could probably use to describe it, if I could think of them.
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:04 AM
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Yes, sweetie...I did...
Just before the time I posted it...
Thank you...
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:12 AM
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Although not intended, I have to say that I think of this a different way, boltcutters and all.
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:14 AM
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I'm glad you like it, but I don't understand what you mean...Boltcutters?
Thank you!
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:23 AM
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I don't want to detract from your prose by using it for my "agenda" so I'm just gonna shut up and appreciate your words from over here.
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:26 AM
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Why don't you PM me the answer to my question?
Cause I'd really like to know!
I'm glad you appreciate my prose... :hug:
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:38 AM
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I do really like this one. Quite a bit.
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:43 AM
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And I have answered you...
Glad you like my poem...
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Thu Nov-22-07 02:58 AM
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25. This speaks to me Ms. Peggy |
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Thank you.
I love it!
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Thu Nov-22-07 03:03 AM
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I am so glad it speaks to you, sweetie!
I thank you...
It just came out of me tonight...all at once...
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Thu Nov-22-07 08:58 AM
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27. Thank you for this... |
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Prayer and Poetry meeting indeed...
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RL
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:34 PM
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High praise from you indeed, sweetie...
Thank you...:hug:
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Thu Nov-22-07 08:59 AM
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You never know when something you say or write touches someone else profoundly as it did this morning. Much love to your kind heart this Thanksgiving morning.
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:36 PM
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I always hope that these more serious posts of mine will touch people...
I am honored when they do...
Thank you so much...
I'm hoping your Thanksgiving will be a beautiful one as well...:hug:
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:36 PM
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30. lovely my California Dear Peggy |
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seriously
very nice
:hug: :loveya: :hug:
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:39 PM
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32. My dear Southpawkicker! |
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Thank you so much, sweetie!
I'm glad you like this...
But
But
What are you doing with graywarrior's duck? :scared:
:loveya: :hug: :loveya:
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:39 PM
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for the day
or whatever
:rofl:
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:44 PM
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34. You are a bad, bad boy! |
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And you know what happens to them!
This: :spank: :spank:
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Thu Nov-22-07 12:46 PM
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36. You're not the only one... |
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