A Gift My Friends
 

Sometimes I have a way with words. Words are my gift to you. This poem is a thank-you gift dear friends.
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When I told my story, you listened with your heart.

When I cry, you let me cry, you touch me, and I am safe.
While melting into a puddle of strange emotion, you contain me.
You tell and show me I can expose sharp terror, and it is OK when you are with me.
When a demon from before that will not die, screamed at me,
Judged me, condemned and blames me forever it seems,
Your caring chases it away for now.

I hurt more than ever I have.
I am confused, and scared, and very small inside.
I see you in the threads and read your joyful posts, and I smile,
You let me know somehow that it is all right for me to be here.
You remind me to live.
I can be small inside with you. After all the years, I can be small.
I can cry.

I don’t know what is happening, why, or why now.
At any time, at or away from work, for no reason, my eyes water,
My body gets tight; I feel sadness and sorrow overwhelming.
And I cry.
Still, I don’t know why. I don’t know why!
I do know that I am safe here. I am safe with you. I am safe.
And I can cry.

I may come together next week or blow apart tomorrow.
One of the best feelings I have now results from knowing that whatever
Happens, can happen here, with you, no more hiding, no pretend.

When I thought I had no friends, you reached me so quick and easy,
Without hesitation or reservation, completely open.
You showed compassion and gave sound advice, but more than that,
And most of all, I appreciate and cherish that you gave your heart and
Yourself immediately, right now, no questions asked.
I thank you so much for that.

I love you.

LarryL, I love ya! You are such an amazing person and I am so glad you're my friend. I thank God for you, which I remind you all the time. You've brought a million smiles to my face in a few months and lots of tears of joy too. I won't trade one single thing.

I wish I could give you the biggest hug ever.

I am always here for you....24/7

Love always

Larry dear, :x:

It was you and your words that first drew me into the Pixie family. You turned me on with your fliratious post to me, you made me laugh and you touched my heart with your openess.

Don't leave us Larry. You are such an important part of Pixies to me and so many others.

You certainly are gifted, Larry. :) I love to read your posts. Thank you for sharing. :)

A lot of us find it hard to put this place into words. I think you did it brilliantly.

Thank you.

Beautiful poem! Thanks for sharing a bit of yourself with all of us! :)

Thank you for the poem, it is beautiful.

You are correct, you do have a way with words.

Please continue to share with us. :) :)

As Teddy Bear said, the poem is beautiful and you have quite a talent. Use that talent ... it's truly a gift that you can share with us and others. Most of all, stay with us.

beautiful and touching words Larry....

you know where your talent lies... its a talent you should use often. you may find it to be very theraputic in the days ahead.

Thank you for that gift Larry, it is a gift having you at Pixies as well.

Thinking of you buddy

Wonderful words LarryL ... just keep remembering that we love you too!!!! :)

You sure do have a way of painting a picture with your words!

Good morning LarryL!

Touch base with us! Let us know how you're day is going!

Love ya

LarryL We love you unconditionally. Thank you for the beautiful heartfelt poem. And yeah, It IS ok for men to cry. It shows they have a heart.
And YOU my friend have a GREAT BIG ONE! :)