It was you who told me
That you would guide me
With the experience
That pain has left on your doorstep
And in your heart
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Although my experience is less
My arms will always be out stretched
And my heart open
My love does not know distance
nor does it know conditions
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You are a source of great light
A source of strength, dependability and hope
The times have been tough, I know
And the waters have been rough
But in the end, you will see
God will carry you through on Angel wings
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He hasn't forgotten or let you out of His sight
There are some trials we just can't fight
Lift up your fears, your cares and worries
and you will see, he is carrying you through on Angel Wings
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It was you who told me
that you would enfold me in your arms
beneath your heart to protect me
and allow me to relax and just be
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It has been you, who has taken care of me
Now it is my turn, to help and pull you through
Never give in, to temptation of fear
call out to me, I promise to always be near
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I will hold your hand and keep your spirit safe
God blessed me with you and you showed me your heart
For the rest of my life, I will never be the same
I will stand by you through the good and the bad
We can never give up, we are in this together
*~*~*~*
You're not alone, and that you must remember
With God's help, we can weather the storm together
And just when you think, the darkness will never let up
There will be a break in the clouds and the light will flood in
*~*~*~*
It was you my friend that taught me this lesson
that everything in life, is how it's meant to be
We should take away from each experience we have
something that will help us, in each new tomorrow
*~*~*~*
So take my hand Mom and don't be afraid
When it's too dark I'll help show the way
I'll be by your side until the end of time
And know no matter what it is you are going through
That it is God, who will carry you through on Angel Wings
Author notes
This is for my friend Karen. There is so much in my heart I'd like to share with her... so many things she may never know.... how big a difference she has made in my life. She pulled me from the end when I was ready to jump... She's dealt with my attitude and stood by me even when I pushed her away... She has been a mother figure to me.. a friend, a confidant... an Angel....You are precious to me Karen, no one could ever replace you in my heart... I love you!
Karen, I cant say Good-Bye to you... it's just too hard.. so I'll just say that I will see you later, and hope that with God's good graces, I'll be there for you in spirit, and when you come back, I will hold you in a everlasting embrace.
Good-Bye for now... I will see you soon.....
Written June 24th, 2004
A contest entry
- Change is coming by -LizBTropez-.
333 points, ended September 9, 2004, 18 entries
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Vickie --
Thank you for your wonderful comment. I did delete the debate just now, I left it there for so long because it kind of angered me that someone took something that was very important to my heart, and made it to be something it wasnt.
thank you again,
Criss
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This was a very endearing and tender poem almost bringing me to point of tears b/c of the strong emotions that this was obviously written with. It was hard to read all the comments and then revert back to the integrity of the write-I think I would delete the debate so it wouldn't detract from your original words-but you may have good reasons for allowing them to stay. Beautifully done~
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This is so beautiful! I love the ending of this, it had a nice rhythm to it! Excellent job!
Kayla -
Miss you Karen!!!
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She was moved on the 10th.. and it is the 25th now, 15 days and I have not heard a word.... I dont know where she is or how she is doing. I have a letter for her... a loooong letter.. but dont know where to send it too.. Karen... my beautiful.... I love you!
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this is an incredibly sweet piece. it is so touching, and sentimental. thank you so much for entering, and good luck <33
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Aw thats lovely. Sometimes friends can be a mother to us more than our own can. Sometimes even strangers. This is a beautiful piece I do have to say
Natalia -
P.S. thank you for visiting this poem again!
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Thank you my dear! (((Melissa))) I know I am being selfish, by being upset, because her children are starting a new life today. Atleast the life that will be theirs for the next few years. I am waiting for her Precious daughter AF to call me, to let me know where exactly she'll be. I'm hoping in my heart, but wouldnt admit it outload, that this is a joke, that she isnt really gone.. but I think... that it's true.. so now I just have to wait for my phone call.
Sorry.. I just want her back.... 
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I came back to read this again because it touched me so and now after reading this last comment of yours... I want to cry.... I'm so sorry... ((((((((KeepingTheStars))))))))))) so sorry. I know you will miss her. God bless you richly. ~Melissa
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Well, she is gone... she left today and I was supposed to be the one being strong for her, but I think I failed my obligation to her. I was in pieces yesterday... I never got a chance to talk to her, except for when I called her when I was going to bed, because I hadnt heard from her... she was busy, getting ready... and all I could muster was "Hello Beautiful, How are you?" she responded, "I've been better precious" She started to say that she would call me back a little later because she was busy, but I already knew she was busy, and wasnt sure if I'd be able to handle talking to her later, I half wanted her voicemail to pick up... I think thats all I had strength for. I stopped her in the middle of her sentence... and told her "I know your busy momma, I just wanted to tell you that I love you" she said, "I love you too baby". I didnt want her to hear me cry, there was silence, then I told her, "Good Night Beautiful" and she said good night... and that was it... I went in my room and cried myself to sleep.... and now she is gone...
AND, I am sure that is more than you needed to know... but I needed to get it OUT... I want to scream and stomp my feet, and cry. But I cant do that.. because that wont do any good and it wont bring her back any faster... *big sighs*
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Hey.....awesome job. You wonderfully splayed your feeling out in such a genuine and heartfelt way, it can't help but shine through in this piece. It was obviously inspired by someone terrific. Thanks so much for posting that for the rest of us to share as well. I wish you much luck in the contest you've entered. I feel like this poem should do very well!! Great job!
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Ayla!
Thank you for your comment! Very Sweet! Waiting for an Angel to come and take you... Maybe you are looking in the wrong places... Although, through the darkest and hardest times in our lives, God sends Heaven Bound Angels down to carry us through that time.. We always have Angels here on earth too... Ask and thou shall recieve ..... let the words inspire you and the inspiration carry you through the day
Take care,
Criss -
Actually Skitten-- It's pretty much about the fact that I will be there to be her friend through everything, and when I can't find the words, or make things better... that we can do it together with the help of God. That He will help carry her through un harmed. (to summerize it) Our friendship is stronger because of our relationship with God.
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gcchick -
If you are going to make a comment like "work on your poetry" It'd be proper if you gave suggestions, or a reason why you felt that comment was needed.
Thank you, Criss -
very beautiful tribute......bless you...
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What a beautiful tribute to someone you love and adore. It is a gift to put these feelings into words, and be able to share them with a kind, and kindred spirit like your friend Karen. It seems that she is just as blessed to have you as you are to have her. Very beautiful!
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Wow! This was a really inspirational poem. I really liked it. It lifted me up and lot. It kinda confused me just a little, but it was still good. Work on your poetry a little more (no offense...just trying to help). But otherwise, I really liked it and it was pretty darn good. Good luck with your poetry in the future.
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Well, it was very well written and very touching. Although at some points it was like the poem was about the two of you and others it was like it was about "God". It just kept losing me in the feeling. Otherwise it was a very good poem.
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Very beautiful. The fluid imagery was awesome. Excellent job. Exceptional write.
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awww...this is so sweet it made me cry...i loved it...and i hope you friend enjoyed it too...keep up the good writes...
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WEll...it's good to see that there are some good Karens to balance the not so good ones (A Karen here at AP told my girlfriend sonme pretty incredible lies that almost broke us up!).
Friends can certainly be lifelines...lifelines that go both ways, giving and receiving strength, love and hope. Glad to see you have found just a friend.
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This is a very sweet and beautiful heart touching write...a wonderful tribute to your friend...also there is an excellent expression of love in this poem...and a great message as well...thank you for sharing...
Good luck to you in this contest..I think it deserves to win...
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How beautiful...I'm just waiting here expectin' an angel to come and take me.lol *waits with arms outstreatched.* Oh well, it was worth a try. You've got a very inspiring poem on your hands!
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You have got to be one of the most loving poets I have had the pleasure of coming across on this site. Beautiful poem, and best of luck in the contest to you.
~whisper
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SOOOO awesome this poem is... Just a wonderful tribute to this friend and mother figure. It's well written and so full of wonderful, loving emotion and feeling. I am so glad to have the chance to read this. God bless you! **smiles** ~Melissa
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aw. this is incredibly sweet and your love bleeds through. friends are angels sent to us when we need them most. thanks for sharing such a personal peice. beautifully done. take care, now
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I really liked this poem. it was touching and i really did like it! it was excellente!! !~JennI~!
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Well it doesnt have to be religious. It was more about our power to get through this time she is going through together. It is about how deeply our friendship runs and how much I want to do everything I can to help her through this time. The mention of God, can be related to something other than. But you know... to each their own! Have a good day!
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Well there's nothing really left to say but i did like the lines
"You're not alone, and that you must remember
With God's help, we can weather the storm together
And just when you think, the darkness will never let up
There will be a break in the clouds and the light will flood in"
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This was going really well, but then you got into a religious aspect, and that always throws me off in poetry... (almost want to ask for a disclaimer next time, but I'm just weird...)
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Oh My God. This was beautiful. A wonderful hope poet. It seems to give all moms a hope for a new day. I loved how at the end you told us who you were talking to. Every stanza, every line, every word was just awsome. You are very talented. This was an awsome write, Thanks for sharring this!!!
DJ -
WOW! I really liked this! It was wonderful, Thank you for entering the contest!
~HaNnAh -
Beautiful
Wow. You write beautifully, this is so powerful, and so emotional. I really hope you have shared this with the one whom you wrote it for, it would mean so much to her to read it. It is so great that you have taken all your gratitude, affection, and love, and phrased them this way. You flow is grat, everything seems to work well together, and fit it's counterpart. Your rhymes here and there also help smooth out the flow and pull the poem tighter together. This is great work, someoneout there is very lucky to be your friend.
Sam
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"You're not alone, and that you must remember
With God's help, we can weather the storm together
And just when you think, the darkness will never let up
There will be a break in the clouds and the light will flood in"
Beautiful words you have written here.. the poem is smooth and fluent and an excellent write! Well done Good luck with your poetry writing
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i like this poem. i think that u did a wonderful job on writing it and i hope that u dont take this to offense or anything but it kinda sounds like something in a card. i think that your friend prolly really appreciates this poem and again good job
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This is a gorgeous piece you have here. I like it a lot. I think it is brilliant to the extreme. Keep up the great work. You hve a bless day
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This is truely a superb masterpiece The power of our Lord is indeed awesome, and you have shown this excellently.
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This poem is truly beautiful and one of the most honest and heartfelt poems that I have read on here in a long time. It wonderful how two people can be so close to each other. I am glad that you could right this down. I love how you kept saying "Angels Wings" throughout the poem. I don't know why but that really made it all worthwhile. GREAT job!
-Samantha
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God is AWESOME and you have reflected that so well in this wonderful prose. The message is strong and true, so appropriate for the times in which we live; for, indeed, this life as we know it is about to end. Then, of course, it was never anything more than temporary in the first place.
Being there for another carries its own reward, the satisfaction and joy of knowing you've helped... even if only in some small way or simply by your presence. Praise the Lord, the reward works both ways.
Well done, very well done! Love and hugs,
BonnieQ
Associate Editor
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WWWOOOOOOOOWWW!!!!!!!!This is ssssoooooooooooo beautiful.To have someone there for you through your life and there to help you with uneasy times like Karen is a wonderful thing.Many people never had that in there lives.You take care.
~Ro'Shawn
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beautifully written
this is incredible.......very intense and sad........i wish i had the type of love with my mother as you share with yours.......unfortunately, i do not.........i hate her.......she is evil, and once again, unfortunately, at her death.......there will be NOTHING like this........sorry to put a damper on your lovely expression........i really don't mean to, but i guess i'm a little jealous........the poems i have written about my mother have been nothing except for hate and resentment.........best wishes to you, and sorry about your loss of whom you portayed to be a beautiful, loving mother......... ~~~~~~~~~~~Stephanie~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Okay I am bookmarking this and sending this one to my daughter...these feature items just keep getting better and better, and making me poor But it would be an insult and sin not to applaud this. wonderful ,beautiful, tearjerker!
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It is so kind of you to reach out in this way to your dear friend. I will not comment on the quality of the verse, because the quality of the sentiment supercedes all else. Thank you for sharing this.
Scott
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This is such a sweet beautiful poem! You did such a great job on it! Karen must be such a nice and caring person. You must be really lucky she sounds great. Your poem has a lot of meaning so keep up your writing I love it!
Kayla -
Great Poem! Did your Friend Karen Appreciate the poem you wrote for her? You sound like a Good friend...I wish I had a friend like that...Talk to you later. -Staycee-
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all i can really say is this poem was really great! it made me smile.. it started out nicely and ended swiftly and thoughtful.. *smiles* nice job again.. *is gonna put on author's page as a favorite by you..
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This is an amazingly precious tribute to someone who obviously means the world to you. You are a very lucky person to have had someone to stand so closely beside you through so many trials and rough spots. That is the true measure of a friend. Thank you for sharing this. Great job!
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Oh my my...I felt the tears in that...a very sweet gesture for you to write that for your friend...definately a poem contest winner!! God brings us through it all!! beautifully written! ~*~Jackie~*~
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I loved this piece. You can really tell in this poem that you sincerely care for your friend. It's good that you found her, god bless and goodbye.
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Hey... th ank you for the comment... I would enter it into a contest, but it was written for my friend who needed words I couldnt seem to find... so I wrote her this, hoping to help her out... It's not contest material just from my heart to hers!
Thank you again!
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wonderful write i like how you held your moms hand thats so moving and tender also love the ending .you did a amazing job with this write enter it in a contest it will win ! -
wonderful piece. It is gorgeous. You did an excellent job. keep up the good work. You have a wonderful day and God bless you too. It was a pleasure to read. Until next time keep on coming with the great poems
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aww... she sounds so kind .. I think that it is good when you have a friend who listens to you when you are down and when you are upset and they respect you.. Thank you for sharing this.. it was a lovely write
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that is really pretty and sweet. good job!
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This is a wonderfully sweet tribute to someone who obviously means a great deal to you. You are indeed fortunate to have someone so special in your life. Beautiful write. Take care and Have fun. Steve
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As I sit here are stare at the computer screen
trying to think of something, that will make your pain go away
I thought about the words that you've shared
All the times you've made my pain go away
But there is nothing that I can say
That will make leaving your Babies ok
The only thing I can do
is make sure you know that I love you
My heart is aching for you, my soul is in dispare
If nothing else, you have to know I care
The words I can not come up with
the ones you need to hear
to help you know you've got to face your fear
living without your children is a hard thing to do
But they are going to have to live without you too
You need to be strong and hold them in your arms
dont take for granted the days that have passed
tomorrow tells the story of what the future holds
hang on tight and never give up
In the end you will see Karen....
That even if I cant help you like you need...
God is going to carry you through... On Angel wings
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I think it's great when you have that best friend that is willing to listen to you no matter what you have to say. I mean I have a best friend at college who actually sat through boring conversations about who I liked with me every day.
"The times have been tough, I know." That line was reminded me of this best friend because she's always been there for me whenever I needed someone to talk to. This was a great poem. And I agree that no matter what may happen, any fears or troubles, God will be there to guide us through it all. Great write.
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"How do you say goodbye
Release everything that makes you
What and who you are"
YOU NEVER SAY GOOD-BYE EVER! Because Good Bye means you arent coming back and YOU ARE.
Karen, this is going to be very hard for you.... but.. you arent alone, you never will be.... *HUGS* -
Karen... I wish that I could provide you with more than just my words, but they are all I have... but you must know, that the words I speak hold only truth.
I know th at the days to come will be hard, but you must trust God Karen... and if you ever get close enough to that edge that you feel you might jump, stop and think about... what is waiting for you when you come home, a beautiful daughter. If nothing else keeps you holding on, know that she needs you... and I need you too.
Also know.... that I will be here for Angelface, for whatever it is that she needs. Give her my phone number, my home address, my email address... and let her know I am available to her 25 hrs a day and 8 days a week ok? Tell her not to hesitate if she needs something, even if it is 2:00am... my cell phone will be on continuously.. ok?
I love you Karen, I really do, from the deepest point of my heart.. the tears have consumed the enterity of me... I love you... so much.... I'm here for you always Karen... even if I dont have the right words... I will always listen... I LOVE YOU!
Forever..
Criss -
You wanted something new Criss.........here you go
How do you say goodbye
Release everything that makes you
What and who you are
Pry my fingers from those that I love
Please don’t take them from me
They are my breath
Indeed my very life
How can I possibly be without
That which warms my heart
And causes many a smile
I wont sleep
Eating is preposterous
Minutes will crawl as hours
Days creeping as eons
Unbearable pain as
If struck repeatedly
Lash me over and over
The hurt could not be more
The tears in my flesh are not visible
But they burn all the same
The screaming cant be heard
It drives me mad
I cant escape it
Make it stop – advance time
Please I beg…..don’t let me feel
Cant you hear me?? Help me
I cant take it
The ripping the tearing
Destruction
Torturous hours
Deafening silence
Empty voids unable to be filled
Time will not wait for me
How can I catch up?
I have aged years in days
The gray covers my head of those
Hairs left not pulled out in grief
Every fiber of my being screams in protest
No I cant do this – please don’t take them from me !!
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Oh Crissy my dearest.....again you have melted my heart with more than the words on the page...moreover the emotion behind it. I am going to print and take it with me....in case I get too close to that edge and feel like jumping myself. I must admit these next few days will be some of the hardest in my life. I appreciate you for your heart, your trust, your love and your promise of loyalty. I know that Angelface will need you in the days and weeks to come.
Good friends are hard to find, ones that will take the differences, appreciate the connections and recognize the uniqueness.
I may be away from you but I will never leave you. I will offer prayers for your peace, health, love and life always.
Thank you for loving me as I am - all faults included :-) Remember...you know where to find me ...I will wait every day to hear from you hoping that you find your way with the things that I have shared with you.
Wraps you in a huge hugs wet with tears and holds you close and whispers "Thank you my friend"
Love,
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Criss - this was gorgeous, and I hope you know that. If someone wrote anything even remotely this beautiful for me... I would be so touched. I do hope she gets to read this. It's just such a great tribute to a friend, a motherly figure... someone who just helps you out when you need them.
I'm glad that you're feeling better and hopefully things are getting better in your life... it's good to see you back here more
~Christy -
*smiles* Whether or not we are thinking of the same Karen, foward this to her anyway Sometimes... we could all use reassurance, that we can make it through the storm... and that there is always someone, who is willing to hold our world on their own shoulders, so that we can make it through... That is why God gives us each other.
*cheers* Criss -
Karen. She is almost a mother to me as well. (wait, we are talking about the same Karen, right? lol) I love her to death, and it's pretty evident that you do as well. This is so stunning...there's so much emotion here that it simply fascinates me how the words seemed to have flowed out of your pen so easily. You are an angel who deserves to have gained her wings by now. You always stretch yourself to accommodate other people--something we all should do. I am sighing, almost shaking, after reading this poem--a divinely inspired piece. I think it's brilliant! I cherish you both.
I'm going to forward this on to her.
Many blessings,
Raven Aurora
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"We should take away from each experience we have
something that will help us, in each new tomorrow"
That is a very valuable lesson to learn and one
that will help you see with new eyes in the future.
I like it...
Hugs...Eddy
I think you meant to say or here...
Never give in, to temptation of (or) fear
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I think this is the best poem you have ever wrote Criss. Just wow. Brought tears to me eyes.. I love you and I hope everything is okay. And the life is treating you well, for it isnt treating me well. You deserve the best buttercup. Take care.
Love Kyla -
you are a beautiful and gifted person to be able to show and share the true emotion of love in your words, this poem has brought me to tears,how lucky youre mum is to have you in her life...i will never forget this poem you have shown a way of expressing a special and unique love between mother and child...respect to you in the highest degree.dragonfly001
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Wow, this was beautiful (if only I knew more words in the
english language! I'm telling you! That's all I can seem to
say!!) But it is true, God is always there and will carry you
when you need him, but you need to put your faith in him first.
This was SOSOSOSO BEAUTIFUL!!! (see!!???) Great job.
God bless you.
~Peace~
Braveheart
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