DeanCarl Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 The Path c Dean C. Shaffer March 2004 Come walk with me if you would, This lonely path I travel on. Though many others walk with me, Few words are ever spoken here. And this is such a lovely path. With roses brilliant pink and red. Grass growing soft beneath the feet., A carpet there of emerald green. Trees with wondrous branches spread, Over those who pass this way. And cool the shade provided here To shield us from the summer sun, But oh so few who walk this path, Do so with joyful willing hearts. Nor, truth be told, would I be here, Had I the choice to choose my way. For it is not the path itself, That brings so many tears to fall, From those to whom fate as decreed, Must set their feet upon this ground. No, not the path, but where it leads. A gate of iron set in stone. And mist that hides what lies beyond, From eyes with questions deep within. A gate through which we all must pass. A journey ended, now begun. One we never planned to take, And no map to guide our way. So walk with me this road I take Though not your time to tread it yet. And do not fear the gate you see, For only I will pass it now. And speak to me with voice of cheer To take my mind from journey’s end. And when that end has come to pass, Then raise a glass to life well lived! pixter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Dean, I am really, really trying to smile beneath my tears on this one. It is beautiful. I always wanted to be as centered as you are when I grew up. I better get started, huh? LOL. Cheers! Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Beautiful, Dean.... just beautiful. I hope you're compiling all these poems in a safe place, so maybe someday a small volume could be published.It would be very nice for gay, and others of us to have, and you could assign the profits to whatever worthy cause you choose. You are more of a master wordsmith than Ihad realized, Dean. God bless and keep you. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 I can only come up with "breathtaking" . as inadeguate as that sounds. thank you Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 You "SHINE" Dean. Beautiful poetry is so hard to master....yet the words flow so easily for you. Keep the poems coming. They are enjoyed. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Dean.........that was so beautiful. Your have such a way with words. I wish I had your talent. Thanks for sharing! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z_Pacific Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Hi Dean, From your photo I knew you were a poet Your feet show it - because they are Longfellows! God Bless, Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Lovely. thanks for sharing so much of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Dean, You have quite a talent. Do you mind if we share this with others? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Dean, You help so many people with your words and genuine spirit. Thank you for sharing. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Dean - What a beautiful poem. I am printing it out and putting it in a safe place. You are so very talented. Thank you for being you. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Dean, That is just wonderful. It is making me cry and smile at the same time. You really should publish (this needs to be read by many). Sounds like you have written other poetry - I have not had the priviledge to read it. You are such a tower of wisdom, please keep the poems coming. Take care, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Should you go before me, I will raise that glass to you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Just wanted to bring this back to the top. Reading thru some of Deans posts. What an AMAZING, caring person. I lift my glass to you DeanCarl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Thank you for bumping this back up so we could all read it again. I'll be finding an appropriate beverage to lift in Dean's honor this day. It has been such an honor to know him and Gay. My heart goes out to her. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Gay told me last night she wanted to post this in honor of Dean so its great you found it and bumped it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Thank you for re-posting this.... I am sure Dean is through the gates and at peace.... Here's to you my friend... I raise my glass high although try as I might not to... a tear does fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrell Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 wow, i really appreciated this poem because when my dad was ill, he never really was able to express what he wanted to say. maybe he didn't want to say anything, as few words are spoken during this trip. thanks deancarl. i am thinking of you and feeling with you all during your journey. mirrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Another great poem!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Bump again............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 food for the soul ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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