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PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
Contributed by
lovingcritters
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Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 12:23:24 PM in AEST
Topic:
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"PLEASE TAKE MY HAND"
When I was three, you took my hand.
Lifting me from the sandbox, helped
me to stand.
When five rolled around, I waited for you.
You took my hand, and walked me to school.
I'll never forget Junior High, it was so new.
"Take my hand," you said, "I'll get you through."
Great big halls, lockers with locks, I got lost.
Older classmates shoved me, and bossed.
I'd have given completely up if you
hadn't been near.
You'd say, "Take my hand in yours,
have no fear."
Graduation, wobbling high heels, nylons
first time worn.
You helped me across the stage, I felt like
a newborn!
Moved to a different town for High School.
I didn't want to move, my heart was blue.......
"How will I ever pull this one off?" I asked you.
"Please just take my hand, with you,
I'll move too!"
Piano recitals, scared stiff, fingers frozen,
wouldn't move.
"What if I forget in the middle, they won't approve?"
"I can't hold your hand while you play, but, I
can guide your mind.
Relax, now, I'll help you not to forget, I'm
loving and kind."
My wedding day, scary, unsure,
am I doing right?
"Please take my hand dear, no need
to be contrite."
"I've never had a baby before, what am
I going to do?"
"Hold tightly to my hand, an experience
you'll value!"
"Are you sure I deserve this much love,
and happiness?"
"Of course you do, I want all mankind to be happy, without pain, goodness!"
"Oh My God, I think he's going to die, leave
me behind!"
"He's very ill, I don't take loved ones, life is not
promised on this side, nor assigned."
Three little kids all alone, this is utter
madness, no family.
I can't do this, I'm too weak, not
self-assured, lamely.
"I'm going to grab both hands now,
are you ready?"
I'll pull you to your feet, I'll guide you wisely."
And so You did My Close, Dear,
and Loving Friend.
My hands with enlarged knuckles,
twisted....extend.
"I'm called "Ancient of Days." I'm much
older than you,
It's your heart I see not your hand!"
"Your heart entwined with mine, you weren't
left all alone, I'll care for you firsthand!"
I was 33 when he died, and now he has been gone for 33 years, during all those 33
years, He's never once left me alone, but continues each day to dry my tears.
Created by
Cheri Cam LeBren
March 10, 1971
In memory of my loving husband
Bob who died March 10, 1971
Taken from the Bible
Isaiah 41: 10-13
"Take my hand do not be afraid."
Copyright ©
lovingcritters
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2004-03-07 12:23:24]
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by ladyfawn on
Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 01:54:31 PM AEST
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awwww, dearest connie, i can completely identify with you sweetie, what a loving heartfelt tribute to bob, i think your hubby and mine both watch over us, loosing a mate like that is something you have to go through to understand, like it gives us more compassion for the living, i know he would love this beautiful poem and be so proud of you, your poetry a gift to the world, my eyes are wet cant type more, this poem really touched me, big hugs, love you, always your friend nessa x
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by Joan on
Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 02:17:13 PM AEST
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| Beautiful poem written for him, I'm sure he was watching you from Heaven.Bless you! |
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 02:45:09 PM AEST
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Connie, my friend, this is such a beautiful piece. What a loving man Bob must have been. This tribute to the man who has carried you through the loss is one of your finest. He is with us through all hard times. God is good and never fails us.
Love always,
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by shelby on
Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 02:56:24 PM AEST
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lovely tribute
michelle |
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by Rakerman1999 on
Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 04:11:37 PM AEST
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Few can put their thoughts and emotions into words as you my friend. This is such a beautiful way of expressing a love that can never die or be forgotten.
Very well done
Roses
Larry |
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by loveisendless on
Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 10:13:50 PM AEST
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SOUNDS LIKE HE'S JUST AS SPECIAL AS YOUR POETRY! LOOKS LIKE HE GAVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU WANTED,& YOU GAVE TO HIM IN RETURN!! ALTHOUGH HE'S UP IN HEAVEN,YOU TWO STILL SOUND LIKE YOU HAVE A LOVE THAT STILL BURNS!!! IT
WAS A BEAUTIFUL POEM,ABOUT A VERY
SPECIAL PERSON-WRITTEN BY A VERY LOVING & CARING PERSON!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
LOL-DAN!!!!!! |
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by Kie on
Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 10:49:35 PM AEST
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| This touched my heart so much ConSue. I just am at a loss for words. It really touched me to my core. You know if you ever need a shoulder send out a holler okay? Kie |
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by LOWMAN613 on
Sunday, 7th March 2004 @ 10:51:32 PM AEST
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| Well you left me in tears again on this one! It touched me in so many ways,my heart goes out to you! Christina |
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by Stitch on
Monday, 8th March 2004 @ 01:47:05 PM AEST
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Your strength gives me so much encouragement. Thank you.
Stitch |
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by emystar on
Monday, 8th March 2004 @ 10:44:52 PM AEST
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Wow!
a Masterpeice and awesome legasy of luv.
Beautifull, touching!
luv, huggs,
emy |
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Re: PLEASE TAKE MY HAND
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 9th March 2004 @ 10:58:11 PM AEST
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| Sniff Sniff.....This brought tears to my eyes too. This one made me cry too. Your hubby seems like a great man too. You have a gift of writing and you sure use it good. I enjoy your poems and I thank you for what you have wrote for me. |
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