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To all My Friends, Family, Fans and Followers

Missing image
by Gregg Rowe

March seventeeth I logged onto this site
Was welcomed by angels and friends with hugs
I write in my journal:  I lost my rights
I've been  prescribed antidepressant drugs!

I freely spoke of my heart's condition,
HIV status and everyday blues
My personal journeys, life's transitions
Searched my inner soul and spoke to my muse

I was applauded, showered with critiques
Good or bad, it did not matter, I said
I'm still learning the poetic techniques
You had showed me my writing was not dead

To all my  family, followers, fans
And friends; I applaud you, reading my words
Thank you for joining the circle of hands
They are my fluttering poetic birds

I've told you about my mortality
You've created my immortality.


   
Click on the links below and read some of these well-versed tributes!  Love you all, I will cherish these writings forever, and as I said, will be coming with me in a binder to the hospital! s   !

Renewed Prayer for Lordoftherings (Gregg Rowe)
 by hugh wyles
allpoetry.com/Poem/691949

A Prayer for Lordoftherings.
 by hugh wyles
allpoetry.com/Poem/645814

Contest: ~~ This Is For You, Gregg ~~
by LadyWiccae
allpoetry.com/Contest/636099

A Cowboys Song
 by FifthDove
allpoetry.com/Poem/638110

~~~For Gregg~~~
 by PsydewaysTears
allpoetry.com/Poem/638489

granted time
 by unfathomable
allpoetry.com/Poem/580783

Gregg Rowe (lordoftherings)
 by candy177
allpoetry.com/Poem/640868

Healing World
 by MagicLady
allpoetry.com/Poem/636852

His Immortality
 by SerenityNChains
allpoetry.com/Poem/651874

Holiday Misgivings
 by DeadxxDaisies
allpoetry.com/Poem/636343

hunny's boop
 by unfathomable
allpoetry.com/Poem/639152

~~~ In Your Eyes ~~~
 by Stormie
allpoetry.com/Poem/573681

little things....my gift to you
 by shastadaisey123
allpoetry.com/Poem/666318

~Lordoftherings~
 by Desire
allpoetry.com/Poem/639852

Lord of the rings~Gregg Rowe
 by angelica
allpoetry.com/Poem/650090

Loven healing
 by Dolce
allpoetry.com/Poem/636864

males win
 by -theheartofme
allpoetry.com/Poem/637047

Mystical Healing Touch
 by Wolfbane
allpoetry.com/Poem/641037

One Poet To Rule Them All
 by Andu
allpoetry.com/Poem/667935

Prayer of Thanks
 by listen
allpoetry.com/Poem/640304

Ray Of Hope
 by Stormie
allpoetry.com/Poem/692475

Rings and Things for ~lord~
 by poetryality
allpoetry.com/Poem/640117

six-foot-three-inch tree
 by DeeCrepit
allpoetry.com/Poem/638681

Thanks, Gregg
 by DragonessTawnya
allpoetry.com/Poem/636247

The Bed Is Too Soft (For Gregg)
 by Apparition
allpoetry.com/Poem/636566

Thinking of You
 by whispernthedark
allpoetry.com/Poem/666945

Woke up
 by reptilia
allpoetry.com/Poem/636135

you gonna just leave me here gregg???
 by unfathomable
allpoetry.com/Poem/561049

Author notes

I have a lot of people to thank, a whole lot.  I have been going through an emotional rollercoaster all day:  calling friends and family and setting dates for final appointments.

I am having the operation on June 30th.  All I can say right now is I hope this poem expresses how I feel towards all the support, prayers, lit candles, and positive energy that I received and that has kept me energized.  A big to ALL the s that surrounded my aura...I am on the road to continue the next level of my journey and I thank you all for the help to get me there safely.  And intact.

A special thank you to Lady Wiccae for the contest she ran in my honour; for Joan, who contacted Hughes and who started a circle prayer for me.  Thank you Joan for all your hard work and dedication in promoting Hughes' Healing circle.  

Thank you to the anonymous reader who unselfishly thought of someone else before her/himself. s

Thank you to all those who responded and the numerous messages I received in support even though I was going through trying times.  Now is the time for healing and I will be back with a vegeance.

Gregg

 


Written June 25th, 2004

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  • pongo
    November 17, 2004
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    when I clicked on this link, I didn't know I would be lead into a circle of love. You are a lucky man to have such a circle. I am in a contest and was to comment on one of your poems because you are one of the hosts mentors. I see she has one of her poems in your list so I will read that as well. I wish you the best in your life. Pongo

  • run hippie run
    September 21, 2004
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    o0o0o i felt that way when i joined too! im so sorry you're not well...i hope you're better soon...thank you much for entering my contest and good luck


  • leannewales
    August 24, 2004
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    Dear Greg ..this is a beautiful tribute to all your friends here on AP....tributes are always beautiful but when they are combined with great writing skills it makes them all the more pleasurable...and this is....bravo!...lovely piece...leanne xxx

  • pozo
    August 22, 2004
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    A lovely poem, glad to see you're out of surgery (although I didn't know you were in), a wonderful poem Keep writing because you're great


  • August 20, 2004
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    You must have alot of fans lol, there are lots of links to dedications/poems for you. This flowed beatifully, and I loved the last line of the 4th Stanza. It was lovely! Poetic birds lol, Thanx for sharing this and best of luck to you in the contest..

    pinkwhite xxx


  • lordoftherings gold member
    July 11, 2004
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    Thank you s

    I am doing fine...and that is the truth. I have spent the last two days phoning my friends and privately thanking them in their own individual way for being there for me throughout this whole journey. I have made amends with my mother and we have a new relationship starting up. I have meditated and thanked my cosmic forces for allowing me to see more of what life has had to offer. I have cried rivers over the overwhelming amount of support, love, and well-wishes people have sent to me through this website and my other poetry site. I have yet to go through my e-mails, taking the journey of recovery slowly, because I know there will be more emotions spilled over the pages inside. I have been in more pain than I ever experienced before, but this pain holds the healing process of all past pains. I am me, and I need to internalize all aspects of this journey from every angle that was shown to me through everyone else's eyes. I have a fountain of ink to spill in writings over this incredible experience. I will forever remain humbled over to those who showed me how to do this journey in peace and still survive. I am recovering. And I feel great.

    s Gregg


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    July 8, 2004
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    I like all the others am glad to hear you are doing okay
    I know what its like being sick, I beat Breast Cancer then had pneumonia in April and was in ICU with some small glitch they saw on an EKG, like you I am recovering slowly day by day some are good others aren't...we'll have to start reading each others poetry LOL and they started a prayer circle for me too, these wonderful people here on AP The are indeed angels, my friends and wonderful sisters I have found here like you have
    Your in my thoughts and prayers Gregg
    Huggles
    Susan~~~~


  • catz Moderators member
    July 8, 2004
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    Gregg, I'm so glad to learn of the news that you're doing well. I know you've been through an ordeal, but with all the prayers, well wishes, hoping and knowing... there wasn't a chance in Hell that everything wouldn't turn out okay.
    I'm so happy to read your post above and I look forward to you being up to your normal self very soon.
    , love and warm wishes
    Dee


  • SusanL
    July 7, 2004
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    Oh Gregg -
    This is such a wonderful message to receive I am glad to here you are recovering well.
    YOu are still in my prayers.
    Susan


  • Mari Goes gold member
    July 7, 2004
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    Wishing you the best recovering ever!
    Be well and come back with some more of your great poems!
    Mari


  • wheezyanna
    July 6, 2004
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    Just heard from Hugh that all is well. God Bless.
    (from one of Hugh's Harem)


  • symitar Moderators member
    July 6, 2004
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    Gregg, so glad to hear you are making such a wonderful recovery from surgery. You have many friends here who have kept you in their thoughts and prayers, and we are anxious to have you back! God bless.

    ~symitar


  • angelica silver member
    July 6, 2004
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    Yahhoo,bring out the fireworks, Gregg is Back, knew you'd make it my friend, oh this is such good news, one that we have all been praying for. GOODONYA GREGG now when you come home, just take it easy, don't over tire yourself. OH this is such GOOD NEWSLove you sooo much.YIPPEE GREGG'S BACK Welcome back~Joan


  • AnnD Moderators member
    July 6, 2004
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    Dearest Greg,
    This is the most wonderful news I have heard for a while. I am so very pleased for you that all went well... and yes. I know it was a very scarey time for you to face this op.
    It is marvellous that you have managed to pass on this wonderful news yourself. You are a very strong and determined man. and I am sending you my warmest wishes and support and hope that your recovery continues well.
    You certainly have made a brilliant start. but as Hugh has already said. take it easy.. don't do too much all at once.. this time is yours to heal... we will all be here when you get back... ready to throw that party for you.

    Ann


  • hugh wyles silver member
    July 6, 2004
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    Dear Gregg,
    Strike up the band!! Bring out the clowns!!! Beat the drums!! Blow the brazen trumpets!! He has arisen!! Thankyou for sparing the energy to write to us. We all KNEW you would make it!! And now we pray for your steady return to full health and
    the blessing of feeling like a new man which will surely come in short time.
    Meanwhile REST is your priority and you must NOT drive yourself too hard or too fast.
    Best wishes and regards from the bloke who looks like your grandpapa!! Hugh.

  • oneluckygirl
    July 6, 2004
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    Yippee! Yahooooo! Hurray!! Halleluia! Rah! Rah! Rah! Sis Boom Bah! Let the fireworks begin. Throw the confetti! Start the celebration. Strike up the band!

    Thanks for the gift of your wonderful news! I know everyone here is breathing a huge sigh of mixed relief and joy. Now... rest, relax, recoup - and let others take care of you for a change.

  • lordoftherings gold member
    July 6, 2004
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    Hi Everyone:

    On July 1st, I went in for my operation and I awoke not thinking of myself, but of everyone else, so my friends have told me. I smiled at them with my gummy bare no-teeth smile, winked at them and put up a thumbs up in the air, then I went back into unconsciousness to let the anesthetic wear off. The following date I awoke, full of my senses in the ICU and on the road to recovery. I am not up and around, taking small walks, chasing the nurses, and being a Canadian comedian in all senses. No complications, just the slow healing has now started. On Monday I was to be released to go home, but now it is Tuesday and the doctor wants me to stay here until at least Friday for monitoring my heart. All your prayers and well wishes were received, thank you very much, though at first when I first woke up I thought I was in a Stephen King novel and on an alien spaceship, everything was so bright, white and clean. Immobilized, the nurse sat with me over the next sixteen hours and spoke me through every step the doctors were performing and the recovery process. It was a difficult procedure for me, thinking if I had made the right choice and if I was ever going to come out or not, but now we can put that behind us. I can not log on every day, one of the nurses has let me use her computer for an hour a day while I am here, so I don't want to abuse that privilege she has granted me so I am basically working on assignments that I need to catch up on in order to stay in the classes I enrolled in while waiting for the operation.

    There will be plenty of time to catch up on news when I arrive home on Saturday and log on a few hours a day, but we must not overdo it, I didn¡¯t realize that open heart surgery would take a toll on my body as it has, but since I have been physically active and always have thought positive, along with your prayers and support, we will be working again on a regular basis soon.

    All I can say is thank you all very much and it is nice to wake up in the morning and see the sun rising over the St. Laurent River from my hospital room and know that the energy from the picturesque view is not just nature, but a collection of all your thoughts, prayers and well-wishes. Thank you for carrying me back here to be with you. Now I must log off and get some more rest, but will be back soon, in the meantime...Winnie the Pooh is jumping all over the web pages and giving you all hugs.

    Gregg s s'
    Edited on Jul 06, 11:21 because ''.

  • oneluckygirl
    July 6, 2004
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    Day 6 and your silence is deafening...

  • angelica silver member
    July 2, 2004
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    Hopefully Gregg, you are on the road to recovery, it is day 3 after the OP~let us know as soon as you can please~we are all anxiously awaiting word about you~Love you~joan


  • Touchof1der silver member
    June 29, 2004
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    Ease up my child, the battle is not yours.
    The battle belongs to Jesus Christ and it's you that He adores.
    He will protect and comfort you, as you go forth to fight,
    And He'll make sure that in spite of man's limitations - things will turn out right.

    Whatever you endure...just know that many good thoughts and faithful prayers have gone before you and continue to go out for you.
    ~Kimberly


  • melons
    June 29, 2004
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    Hi, i don't know what the op is for or how serious an op it is, but I wish you well and god speed in your recovery.

    Mel x


  • June 28, 2004
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    wish you well and hopes all goes good for you keep the faith and dont ever give up!

  • EagleMaiden
    June 28, 2004
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    Wow..all I can say is youve got tons of spirit..Im sure that will see you through the tough times..good luck to you..and that is a wonderful piece of writing..great job

  • lordoftherings gold member
    June 28, 2004
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    Another Update:

    I saw the surgeon’s secretary today and she is pencilling my operation onto the calendar tomorrow morning and then phoning me to let me know what time to show up on Wednesday.

    I know a lot of my angels are worried about me and I just want to reassure you that I am remaining positive (hehehe) about this and will not anticipate anything until I am on that stretcher of a bed and being wheeled in on Wednesday...there have been too many trips to the hospital only to have to leave the next day because someone screwed up at the other end, so I am hoping that everyone is on the same wheel this time.

    To say that I have not thought about not coming out of it would be a lie. For three days now, my sleep has been interrupted by dreams of end of life and has left me in an emotional turmoil, during my waking hours I always question if this will be the last sunset I see, the last time I hear Josh Groban, the last meal (which reminds me, I have been thinking of getting laid tomorrow night just for old times sake ning , who knows, it might be the last time I have that experience). But we all know that I am going to be fine, the human in me is just playing tricks on my mind.

    This was not an easy decision for me to make. I have friends and family that I had to constantly think about and take into account their feelings also. But I will admit that my therapy from Beaver came in handy...meditation, and relaxation is what is keeping me going. I have a hard time writing...it took me the full two weeks just to pen something for the AllPoetry Idol Contest and then just rereading it I discovered that my meds helped me miscount the syllables in two lines, probably costing me the opportunity to remain in, but I am glad that I made it to Round 2 if I am eliminated, that was an experience. I write this now, because it will be at least 10 days before I am back on and that will depend if I am strong enough to sit and read.

    I get seriously depressed when I cannot write, fall into a stagnation or writer's block, because it is my vein to my heart and the words that I pen. I am hoping that between now and tomorrow evening I can get at least two more poems up but nothing is flowing right now except thoughts about Wednesday. I won't pressure myself, but it is something I wish for, if not, then believe me there will be plenty to write about when I come back.

    I have read each and every poem/tribute penned for me and will comment on them when I can concentrate more. There is just a flood of emotion that travels through me when I read them and then I am speechless and have no idea how to respond, I am usually a shy guy and have trouble with compliments, although I can pen them pretty well for others.

    Again, there are so many people to thank for this outpouring of support, I feel overwhelmed by it all. Please, for now, just accept my unsolicited gratitude for all the prayers, candles being lit, hugs, and smiles that we shared in just the past five months...you are an incredible community.

    Gregg

  • TillLemonsFall
    June 27, 2004
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    Well obvoiusly everyone here was behind you and rooting for you, it's great to actually see a community care this was a great poem and i admire you for your strength. You have a lot of heart to get through everything and pull out this great poem...lemon.

  • angelica silver member
    June 27, 2004
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    Well, my dear Gregg, the time is almost here,you take care now, as I said get better first before you start chatting the nurses up, plenty of time for that later.will also be lighting a candle,just have to work out the time difference.So my friend, God speed and hurry back to us~Love you~Joan
    "f


  • poetryality silver member
    June 27, 2004
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    Gregg,

    My prayers are with you daily, I know that all will be well. I have asked my Lord to dispense angels about your bed, guide the hands of the doctors, and allow you a speedy recovery. I will be waiting to hear from you. Let this night be a night of peace for you. Rest easy, and sleep well. I love you dearly Gregg as if you were right here with me. Thanks for all your help with my friend Bobby, I finally got him to get out of bed after 4 days, he smiles at me a lot, he talks, I listen. You have a strong foundation, and a everlasting countanence. Be brave! Be blessed. I am here and you are always in my heart. I LOVE YOU!!!

    Your Sister In Love,
    Renee



  • Maureen silver member
    June 27, 2004
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    My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gregg. I tried several times to send a cute Betty Boop with a get well message to your e-mail address but it was always full. I'll try again today but if I don't succeed, I want you to know I wish you well.

    (((healing hugs)))
    <3 Maureen


  • wishintreeUK
    June 27, 2004
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    Your positive way of dealing with everything you face is truly commendable... you thank everyone for being very supportive of you... I and I know others also, thank you for just being you and for allowing us into your world... bless you Gregg.. ~Katie~

  • Senator Blonde
    June 27, 2004
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    Best Wishes to all

    godspeed, and remember He only takes the best.

  • Robbo
    June 27, 2004
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    Nice tribute


  • June 27, 2004
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    'morning hunney!
    the count-down begins...and i'll be there (at least in spirit) every step of the way! just hold on to all our thoughts and prayers, and if you are hurting, send some out our way. between all of us who love you, we can lighten the load.

    oh, i started a list for you on my page...think there are four poems in it i've written for you...here is the link:

    allpoetry.com/list/6299

    sending out lots of love and a fresh pot of hunney,
    ~liz

  • Apparition
    June 27, 2004
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    Gregg, I have all the days leading to your surgery circled in a big red heart. The 30th colored in red and will have you on my mind all day. May you collectively feel all of us and may that make you stronger, and full of confidence. Know that we love you.
    Maddie

  • RoughRider
    June 26, 2004
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    Execellent

    My dear friend I wish you the best of luck in your surgery and pray everything will be fine, my mother herself will be in surgery on the 28th of this month. I just pray for both beautiful souls to heel fast. Love you dearly, always by yourside.


  • MagicLady silver member
    June 26, 2004
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    Dear Gregg,
    You have helped me learn and grow here on all poetry. More than you know, I am sure. That is what we are here on the earth for (at least those are my beliefs). Thanks for making me become a better poet and expecting more of myself.

    My thoughts and prayers with be with you....as always.

    Love, Cheryl


  • Terry-too silver member
    June 26, 2004
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    Ahh, highly valued.

    Rhymed quatrains brought you to us again, messengers of news and goodwill. I had been concerned there had been no word, and then, was updated that the operation had been postponed. It is good news they have a new date for it soon. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you on the 30th and thereafter until we know that all is well. In spirit I know there is no worry, the feelings are positive, and it will be just another experience to lend further depth to what you will write in the years ahead. It is the hard stuff that makes us all more human, more real, more accepting, understanding, and caring. Your are already all of those, and a valuable member here.

    Had to smile about "March seventieth" That surely must have been the longest month of your life!! That's okay--I have an affliction too: I have been a teacher far too long--since my first classroom in 1950, actually. (Do your math; no typo.)
    And thank you too for totally legible pages in AP. I read text enlarged with eyes that glasses cannot help. (Longer stuff on notepad, enlarged there too now.) Going downhill is not the fun it used to be on skis. Many kindred spirits here.
    We send you strength and love. --Dee




    Edited on Jun 26, 10:32 because 'typo'.


  • shastadaisey123
    June 26, 2004
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    Well, Gregg, the race continues.. having a good life is not a destination,rather it is a journey with all it's ups and downs,heartbreak and sorrow....written on the wind and awaiting a new tomorrow...and whenour journey is over and God takes His final tally...He measures our worth ,not in monetary ways,rather in how rich we are in friends and how we have helped change the world for the better by sharing and caring...you are a rich man ..you have touched many hearts and souls and you have earned the respect and love of so many friends....I do not fear for you because you do not walk alone and that my friend,you have every right to be proud of...you have earned it...good luck on the 30th...freda


  • Aimee Hill
    June 26, 2004
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    My dearest Gregg, you have been just as much an angel to us..as we have all tried to be to you. You've been nothing but a heavenly spirit, a friend to everyone since the very day you joined this site. I find comfort in your writes, along with love, sadness, and tenderness. You're a awesome person, a caring soul, and the highest inspiration to others. I love reading you, chit chatting with you, and I will continue to do so. As I've said before... you're not going anywhere anytime too soon.

    Love ya'!

    ~Aimee

  • Hobbit Warrior
    June 26, 2004
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    Well wishes are directed towards you. Although I feel I've pretty much been in the background-reading your poems but not commenting too much- I have to say I really admire your work. And the way you always seem ready to help a fellow poet, whether it was giving them an interesting critique, or helping me find second and third place awards for my contest. And like many of the people above me, I feel that t is you who we should really be thanking.
    You've done so much for this site. I think it is the least I can do to give you well-wishes and continue with my prayers for you.
    God Bless,
    Amanda


  • SEA angel gold member
    June 26, 2004
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    Excellent

    I'm praying you a successful surgery on June 30th. Sending healing prayers that you can turn all your scars into stars and any negative into a positive. Looks like you are discovering the champion in you through fellowship with AP angels. C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S


  • Elsie
    June 26, 2004
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    What a wonderul piece! Thanks for sharing and good luck on your operation on the 30th!
    ~Elsie


  • June 26, 2004
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    herehhe.. I have entered one of your contests and I have read some of your poems... They are really good,lol, this is a really cool poem.. I will have a look at the poems you gave links to.. Thanks for shairng this

    pinkwhite

    p.s. I hope the operation goes well..


  • Sabur Mukhtar
    June 26, 2004
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    i Like yOU yeSS


  • Jessa
    June 26, 2004
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    i don't think i've seen you around, as i'm fairly new, but my best wishes and prayers go out to you.

    the very best of luck to you


  • galfalfa gold member
    June 26, 2004
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    I think you give much more then you receive...if you need proof of that, reread all your beautiful writes which you have shared with everyone. The best gifts of all are from one's heart.
    Keep a positive thought and love in your heart


  • MargaretG
    June 26, 2004
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    What I admire in your poetry is the revelation of weaknesses that we all share. Our trials may be different, but our feelings about them are the same. I admire your courage.
    Blessings to you in the coming week, and always.


  • lovehateandtears
    June 26, 2004
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    I know that you are thanking everyone for being there for you but really I think that we should be thanking you. Your writing reminds me of why I am a poet. That there shouldnt be any shame when some one pens their words. Your open arms (like the angels in the sky) you welcome everyone (even if I dont believe in god) You are not perfect and neither am I. Thats what makes you so great. Thank you for making AP more of a home than a site of judgement. Regarless of the comments and critiques... Your honesty is like a leader, we learn from you and I take that to heart. Times when I think that Ive got it so bad that I dont WANT to live anymore, even if I dont think I NEED to live.. I think of people like you who are in far worse situations and I am thankful for what I have (or even what I dont have). Bless you Gregg... You and your words shall be in my heart forever. Dont forget about us, we all love you!

    <3<3<3Kayla Dawn

  • SusanL
    June 26, 2004
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    Hi I have not been around in a while, but your name has popped up on several pages lately and I thought i would swing by and say you are in my prayers.
    God Bless,
    Susan


  • cherche -d -ame
    June 26, 2004
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    Not having known anything about you previously ( I mean before the contest etc ) I did not feel at liberty to enter the contest , so I had just left a small note with well wishes. And of course after reading this poem ...I am of course doing the same again. I will send good karma your way , especially on the 30th of this month . May it reach the depth of your soul and heart , but more importantly at this time may it also reach the surgeons and all the personnel that will be involved in your surgery , and may you come back as you said " with a vengeance"
    Reenie


  • NurseChilly gold member
    June 26, 2004
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    Keep your chin up kiddo.. and keep doing it.. wishing you love,light and peace hun
    ~GILL~xxxxx


  • AnnD Moderators member
    June 26, 2004
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    my thoughts and warmest wishes are with you Greg
    Ann


  • candy177
    June 26, 2004
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    I'll be thinking of you on the 30th Gregg. I hope everything goes well and will say a prayer for your speedy recovery! You're such a wonderful man - I hope you know that! I know it seems I've said so a thousand times, but I really admire your strength and courage, not to mention your excellent poetry.


  • Molassis
    June 26, 2004
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    Ummm wow, I don't really know what to say here. I don't know what all is going on but my prayers will be with you. Be strong, be brave- to fear never cave! The poem is awesome. God bless you. ~Melissa

  • inlove1
    June 26, 2004
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    Super!!!! YOur an amazing poet wow!!!!! I loved the honesty in the poem!!!!!!

  • shadowchild25
    June 25, 2004
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    good luck- this is extraordinary. Your struggle, as I have read (and I've read very little when compared to all you have out there) is amazing. I pray for you tonight, you have the open spirit so many lack, the kindness that so many hide deep within. I don't know exactly how I would cope with what you have coped with, but I doubt it would be in the same way. You seem to understand where you stand. And I admire that. Good luck with your operation. you are great. skye


  • -LizBTropez-
    June 25, 2004
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    Gregg I appreciate your openness about yourself, you've shown a lot of us that even if things seem horrible there is still hope. You are a wonderful person (look at you, expressing gratitude with beautiful words) and I wish you the best of luck on the next leg of your journey. We're all pulling for you, we'll miss you while you're recovering but I'm sure you will make up for lost time, you always do. Despite your "problems" you live life to the fullest and teach us to do the same, thank YOU Gregg, for being such an inspiration. We love you, take care of yourself.


  • melphleg gold member
    June 25, 2004
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    I'm new to this site, so I don't know you well. I appreciate this piece. I think there are universal things true of us all. You will be in my prayers.
    Edited on Jun 26 because 'added a bit'.


  • maryannde gold member
    June 25, 2004
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    I suppose I am greatly out of the loop, and feel somewhat ashamed that I didnt know of your great struggle. I am always in awe when those with the most to complain about dont, and they always seem to have the most faith and hope.

    My thoughts are with you...whatever they are worth as you face another test of spirit.

    Hugs...
    Mary ann

  • catz Moderators member
    June 25, 2004
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    Please know that my prayers and love are with you, among all your other friends here on allpoetry.
    You're special, Gregg, and don't you ever feel otherwise!!
    Now.... get rested up for that surgery, take care and remember our love for you.
    Love and big
    Dee


  • Jacki D
    June 25, 2004
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    Gregg,I'm glad that you have finally gotten a set date for your operation.My prayers are with you always.Though we have onlty changed comments on a few occassions your strenght and spirit enveloped me. Jacki


  • DragonessTawnya
    June 25, 2004
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    Gregg, we love you too. Please know that my thoughts are with you and I will be lighting a candle on June 30th and leave it burning all day for you. You are an inspiration to us all.
    ~Tawnya~


  • FifthDove
    June 25, 2004
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    ~
    allpoetry.com/poem/691881
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  • FifthDove
    June 25, 2004
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    Gregg.
    Your strength is of a lions
    Your heart is as deep as the sea
    Your courage is one of a little child
    Playing through life - so joyously

    I’m honored - to call you my friend
    I’m lucky you saw, something in me
    I pray for you every day and night
    Answers to life – you hold that key

    Remember that every whisper
    That you hear along the way
    Is a magical tiny blue Angel
    That God sent to you - today

    Her hands will sooth your spirit
    Her wings will comfort your sorrows
    Her songs will heal your every wound
    And give you uncountable tomorrows


    I love you brother …. Cindy


  • Fern
    June 25, 2004
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    You'll be fine.


  • June 25, 2004
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    You are an amazing poet Gregg, you deserve all the love and support not only for your poetry but for being yourself and being strong and in that strength giving others inspiration. We aren't the angels, you are, or at least that is my own opinion. Best of luck possible during your surgery. Just go in thinking of all the people you have helped and how many people care for you. Best wishes always,
    *~Jessica~*

  • listen
    June 25, 2004
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    aww, you're so sweet.i'll always love you!hope all goes well with the operations!ttul

  • angelica silver member
    June 25, 2004
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    Gregg,glad to hear you are going ahead with it, you'll be fine mate and it was not me, but I did help after with the prayer, promoting it along with a lot of others, well it will be kept going for you. Just stay positive and remember that once it's over you can begin to live again.ALL your ANGEL'S here will be looking after you during and after the OP! Take care my friend, get well and strong and come back to us.Love you~Joan

    as I can't send you flowers from OZ please accept these
    Edited on Jun 25, 9:04 p.m. because ''.

  • hugh wyles silver member
    June 25, 2004
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    Dear Gregg,
    I am sorry, Buddy, but you are not quite right in guessing Joan as the instigator of my prayer for you. Although Joan worked with me subsequently and tirelessly in sending IM's and applauding people who joined with us in prayer, it was another AP admirer of your work who, being a very private person, insisted on remaining anonymous and who first asked me to write
    that prayer for you and to start reading your writings. I still consider it a God-sent piece of His Will that this friend who I could easily never have known, should choose ME out of all AP people, to do this work which I am renewing, with undiminished vigour, today. I am now so proud to call you "Buddy" and I wish you and pray for a completely successful operation. Thanks for this and all updates.
    Love, hugs and regards, Hugh.


  • June 25, 2004
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    gregg...i stole your hunney
    and you stole my heart
    we betty booped together
    we hurt together
    we cried
    commented
    applauded
    ap is a better place because of you
    heck, the world is better because of you
    and i thank you because i am better
    because of you.
    will continue to keep you in prayers and thoughts
    you have overcome many hurdles in your lifetime
    still have some more to go, my friend
    but you will conquer this jump too.
    with love and respect
    (and a pooh bear hug)
    ~liz


  • June 25, 2004
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    that's all I can say


  • Ava Noire silver member
    June 25, 2004
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    This is a beautiful, poetic way to let the people you care about, and they care about you, to know you appreciate all their efforts. I hope your journey is filled with happiness, whatever may stand in your way, I am sure you can find the inner stregnth to pull through Gregg. I haven't 'known' you very long, but I was instantly drawn to you from the start because you have such a passionate soul. Not everyone possesses that. hugs &

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