In Every Living Space

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    (Dedicated to all who have lost a loved one)

    In Loving Memory of

    Family and Friend

     Jeffrey Franklin Chinn


    My friend loved the ocean and all that the coastal life had to offer. He left this world in his early 30's due to a diving accident. Though a heavenly being now, his heart remains here with all those who still keep him alive in our hearts.

    In Every Living Space
    In Every Living Space

     

    In one hand I hold a fistful of sand

    And in the other, my palm is closed tight around the wind

     If I cross my wrists and pull my arms to my chest I can

              seize a ray of light

     

    As I lay upon the ground I close my eyes to capture the

    twinkle of a distant star

               I breathe in deep to catch a breath of the earth and sky

                  And with lips pursed, I can taste the hues of the ocean and sea

     

    This all helps to keep the memory of you in me

     

    You left your immortality carved deep into the foundation of this world

     

    Though you have found a better place, I am thankful that you have left a part of yourself behind

     

    Now I but have to look into every living space to behold the beauty of your loving face

     

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    MarionYost commented on In Every Living Space

    02-25-2010

    This poem is Beautifully written, Sorry for your loss. All the best -Marion-
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    soulwriter

    02/25/2010

    Thank you and thank you... Ur the Bst!

    earthly commented on In Every Living Space

    02-24-2010

    It is reassuring to believe that the departed are still part of our existing surroundings-comforting as well...Earthly
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    soulwriter

    02/24/2010

    Reassuring it is! Thank you for your sincerity

    Maleficent commented on In Every Living Space

    01-31-2010

    what a warm way to honor your friend... lots of emotion poured out and I can tell your friend is missed, but remembered well... write on!
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    soulwriter

    01/31/2010

    THANK YOU SINCERELY!

    Marsink commented on In Every Living Space

    01-11-2010

    Powerfully stirring the varied ingredients that were composite of those we loved and saw leave this present life. A craft of words to honor these who have crossed a great chasm before us
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    cmlestrade commented on In Every Living Space

    01-02-2010

    What a beautiful poem. I believe I read it before but if this is a 2nd read it hold more beauty this time around. A very nice tribute that you wrote with your friend in mind.
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