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Looking Down My Street - a Collaboration

Looking down my tree lined street the setting sun casts her glow upon the Chestnuts, Maples, and Oaks dressed in worn out yellow ribbons telling the story of friendship and loss strength and courage. How there was hope and there were dreams. That life wouldn't pull us apart. There was community and passion and smiles each time you went through that revolving door. We prayed, yes we prayed for us that we wouldn't lose you that we wouldn't be missing someone so true. I raise my head up to the skies washing away a lingering tearful cry and remember .... Your amiable soul, dynamic, invincible and unique Your stupendous dose of humor, indulging, infectious and unstoppable. Your enthusiasm to give, to share, and your boundless care Your friendship, a treasure trove of trust worth. Wherever you were, there was harmony, and a breath of fresh air You were a friend, who never postponed one minute of life You used every minute to fill ours with joy I raise my head high and remember i remember the moment my laughter died that moment when I asked why Why are the good, the chosen ones, to suffer for others 'evil Why do they go first, why do they die young Why are they now far, so far ? In that moment of helplessness and doubt In that moment when faith was provoked I cried like a child, I didn t need another hero, I just wanted my friend back I wanted him so bad to be near, to survive Once again I raised my head, I got lost in the sky, And I swear I saw him with these eyes And I swear, I heard him with these ears He said, 'Death is not for the living, I am so much alive ' Then, it was night ! I raised up my head, and a luminous star lit my once darkened sky with warm breezing light.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 1/14/2016 4:41:00 PM
lovely how you used the words, even though its sad...
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Date: 7/27/2015 12:59:00 PM
awesome poem...SK
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Date: 6/21/2015 2:44:00 AM
A beautifully written piece, packed up with thoughts, emotions and imagery. Glad I found it, but if it is written for a personal loss then may you find peace and healing from knowing they only ever be a breath away...
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Date: 6/20/2015 1:52:00 PM
A beautiful tribute and write, I'm very sorry for your loss, and yet, please know your friend is in a better place, where only peace reigns and angels sing... Big hugs to you, poet, Great job... Tanya
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Date: 6/19/2015 8:18:00 PM
A beautiful tribute to friendship, bravery and heroes...just beautiful! Congratulations on TPOW with your amazing words!! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 6/18/2015 7:41:00 PM
Tender and thought provoking. Great POW.
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Date: 6/18/2015 12:02:00 PM
Congratulations....now I have a new poet to read....wow...Cupids Arrow....I'm liking that much
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Date: 6/18/2015 2:05:00 AM
awesome poem
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Date: 6/17/2015 9:51:00 AM
This is piece excellent. Although I sensed your heartache through each verse. I enjoyed what you skillfully wrote. Great tribute. Congratulations on poem of the week! :) Alexis
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Date: 6/17/2015 12:21:00 AM
Hi Cupid, This tribute really touched me. Well written and loved. Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 6/16/2015 9:30:00 AM
Hey Cupids Arrow, BIG congratulations on your wonderful poem being chosen for POTW!! Be Blessed, Neva
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Date: 6/15/2015 10:06:00 AM
What a wonderful poem, congrats on it being potw, kind rgds, Laura
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Date: 6/15/2015 7:53:00 AM
Cupid, congratulations on having this beautiful write selected as Poem Of The Week, enjoy the honor
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Date: 6/15/2015 7:09:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.w. !!! - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/14/2015 9:32:00 PM
At a loss for words here, so beautifully said.
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Date: 6/14/2015 3:34:00 PM
T, you did an outstanding job here , Ioved each one of your verses...Emotionally touched.
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Date: 6/22/2015 2:09:00 PM
Thanks CC for all your help and your beautiful words. You really helped me in a time of need. You have the heart of an Angel. T
Date: 6/14/2015 9:50:00 AM
Congratulations Cupid on receiving the POTW distinction with this most excellent write!! Best Always, Gary
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Date: 6/8/2015 7:25:00 AM
beautiful in its heart-wrenching flow, tim and charms.. huggs
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Date: 6/7/2015 10:30:00 AM
Cupid, this is so beautiful and emotional, seamless and flowing, so well done both poets 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, no headstone ...
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Date: 6/7/2015 8:20:00 AM
You have a dear heart, nicely written...thank you for sharing.
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Date: 6/7/2015 3:52:00 AM
So sad and beautiful, great collaboration for you both......A.M.
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Date: 6/7/2015 2:25:00 AM
simply heartbreaking Tim and Charma - very poignant and so moving. We suffer tragedies on the Island at this time of year - sadly 2 visiting bikers have been killed and one competitor in TT practice but in general we all suffer so many tragic losses on our roads and it is heartbreaking to see the floral tributes in the roads - into faves:-) Hugs Jan
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Date: 6/6/2015 9:19:00 PM
Sad and beautiful (why do they always go hand in hand?) tribute to friendship lost among the living and regained in another form. Congrats on another awesome collab! Deservedly 7.
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Date: 6/6/2015 7:46:00 PM
A beautiful tribute to your friend.
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Date: 6/6/2015 7:54:00 PM
Thank you Richard. It is very much appreciated.

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