A Simple Gift

Comments: 19

Heather C. Dec 21, 2007, 12:23am EST

Good poem.... but I have a feeling it is (Too late for Goodbyes-Julian Lennon) good song

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Jan S. Dec 21, 2007, 12:32am EST

A face to face goodbye is hard to do, but necessary for closure.

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Chuck M. Dec 21, 2007, 12:32am EST

Kind of a sad poem. But, it's good!

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samantha b. Dec 21, 2007, 1:19am EST

This poem actually brought a lump to my throat!

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Member Photog Dec 21, 2007, 1:31am EST

whoa! quite the impact with so few words....

thx for stopping by my troops greetings photo....have a cool yule,lady!

cheers,gayle

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Kathy W. Dec 21, 2007, 3:45am EST

Tracey.
Soulful and touching.
Wilka

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth Dec 21, 2007, 8:23am EST

Sometimes just a few words can trigger a whole history of memories. Fantastic poem. Thanks for sharing.

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A. F. Stewart Dec 21, 2007, 10:06am EST

An emotive poem, with just a touch of wistfulness.

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Bill W. Dec 21, 2007, 2:24pm EST

That needs wide publication. Bravo!!!!

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Alison Pearce Dec 21, 2007, 3:49pm EST

Very beautiful!

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 21, 2007, 4:04pm EST

impressive and sensitive...

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Marie J. R. Dec 21, 2007, 4:33pm EST

I never got to say good by to my Daughter when she left and she was killed right after,,, it's important to say good by, even if your upset,,,Sorry ,,, this little writing triggered this response from me,,,
Bless you,,, safe holidays my dear,,,

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Austin Cushing Dec 21, 2007, 4:43pm EST

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Linda B. Dec 22, 2007, 12:12pm EST

such a simple gift to ask for.... but really needed at times

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Dec 22, 2007, 7:10pm EST

OMG at this poem it left me speechless

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Lydia aka Freedom's Daughter Dec 23, 2007, 11:21pm EST

My first reaction was oh wow, it's so short and the words are so well chosen, it stung my eyes, I can't lie. I know this feeling. Really wonderful Tracey.

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