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The Final Mile

Though now I lay you down to sleep I won't be sad, I will not weep If the pain I feel shall never cease The love we had will bring me peace I'll count the memories day by day Until I too shall pass away Life's a vapour, a momentary mist A distant echo the wind has kissed You're the blessing that grew a smile But now you walk your final mile And though we pause the life we've known Be not afraid, you're not alone Tears were made to reflect the pain The reflection fades, but not the stain And though you're in a better place This road is rough that I must face You've heard the words by our dear Lord "Child enter in to your reward" So look for me, for in only a while I too will walk my final mile

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Date: 10/28/2016 2:04:00 PM
Hello Larry I read your poem The Final Mile It helps a bit,but I am having trouble with pain,this is why,we went to Cuba for him to visit a family friend a married woman,that took him into her bedroom and locked the door for two hours while I was in the other room. He cheated on me, while I was in a room with strangers, that is why I hurt.
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Date: 10/24/2016 7:01:00 PM
Larry I just finished reading what you wrote me on Inbox Comments. I also read your poem called The Final Mile.I got the message of your poem.It made sense to me. Thank you.I got you as my favourite,because I like your poems.Your poem made q lot of sense.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/12/2016 5:28:00 PM
I just reread this poem I get the same message from it. I find thi poetry calming.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/9/2016 10:59:00 AM
Thank you Larry in time I will heal. One day at a time is what I take to heal.Thank you my friend.
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Larry Belt
Date: 10/24/2016 7:47:00 PM
May God bring you Peace, my friend!
Date: 10/16/2016 8:05:00 AM
Hi Larry, I am back ! This is too beautiful.
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Larry Belt
Date: 3/30/2017 2:30:00 PM
Thanks Gail!
Date: 3/26/2016 10:37:00 PM
Larry, Nice to read you today. Happy Easter. LINDA
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Larry Belt
Date: 3/30/2017 2:30:00 PM
Thanks Linda!
Date: 8/12/2015 6:48:00 AM
There is only Skat's and my comment but this is a tremendous poem full of feeling and I can feel every nerve in your body as you wrote it. Please do us all a favor by writing many more great poems like The Final Mile where we all will be at after a while. Jim Horn
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Larry Belt
Date: 3/30/2017 2:31:00 PM
Thanks James!
Date: 8/10/2015 7:25:00 PM
WOW, that was deep... Was wondering if you still wrote... glad to read the final mile... SKAT
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Larry Belt
Date: 3/30/2017 2:32:00 PM
Thanks, my friend!

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