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Before They Go Away

i don't mind having memories they are all that i have left i really don't mind being alone sence i've been bereft my memories are the best memories unspoiled by lifes complications nothing can harm my memories not even conversation surrounded by my nothingness i have her in my mind morning noon and night she's with me all the time i think of how she thought of me while she was so kind aware of all my jealousy she kept herself in line there for me in my time of need my wife she was right there giving me everything she had all the love she had left how important were three words that she'd say to me they really made the difference between doubt and security i may not accept why she's gone or ever want to live another day but i have to hold on and let her memories with me stay and celebrate each passing day as if it were the last and cherish each and every memory before they go away

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Date: 11/3/2010 6:59:00 PM
Lugubrious and moving, John. If this is true, then you have my sincerest condolences on your loss as it is apparent that you loved her very much. You will see her again, I am confident. Thank yoiu as always for your kind remarks! Gerard.
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Date: 10/31/2010 5:28:00 PM
Those memories will not go away, John. In time some will become less painful, but you will cherish them always. Hearing those "three words" means everything, doesn't it? I love you too, John. Carolyn
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Date: 10/28/2010 7:54:00 PM
Sorry buds, I meant your loss.
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Date: 10/28/2010 7:52:00 PM
O John! So sorry for your lost. Loving her as I can see you did, you must be saying, luckly she went before me, I wouldn't want to leave her in this cold hard world. Take comfort and be blessed. Joy (Jew)
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Date: 10/27/2010 8:42:00 PM
Great memories they must be, John. I can see she had quite an effect. Hey, I looked up that Bible reference you gave me of Zech. But I saw nothing about animals in heaven there. What were you trying to show me? Luv, Andrea
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Date: 10/27/2010 7:44:00 AM
Good memories will last a lifetime and will not go away. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 10/26/2010 3:11:00 PM
Incredibly touching John, and so so sad. The heartfelt emotion I feel in your words. Soup Mail for you my friend >> James
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Date: 10/24/2010 6:10:00 PM
This poem touched my heart dear John.You are in my prayers in this moment of loss and hey i wrote a poem'to all the soupers',you should read it!you re in it!tmfs!C
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Date: 10/24/2010 6:06:00 PM
Heartfelt write....
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Date: 10/24/2010 11:30:00 AM
Sad write...I feel your pain..I am glad that you have good memories and not negative ones..May God bless you in this time of grief..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 10/24/2010 7:56:00 AM
Brought tears to my eyes. look forward to the resurrection! John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4
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Date: 10/24/2010 7:37:00 AM
Strong deep write, sad and happy all in one...
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