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Interstate Sacrifice
Contributed by
deadheadpoet
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Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 01:30:43 AM in AEST
Topic:
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~~After months of working on what I wanted to say about a very good friend
Ted Conrad, I finally put this together. Ted was part-owner of a industrial painting
company my husband worked for. Ted lost his life. June 30, 2006.~~
Teddy, my friend
You know we miss you
I'm sure you feel us where
ever you may be
We miss you, man
(felt the need to say it again)
Friend
It wasn't you dude
that made us stray
Lots of false promises
made news
on a few days
We knew you were pressured
lost up in the business craze
the money haze
(found out about the oxys, man)
How could you have been such a fool
to trust in Rusty
Who now has grown old, and aged
before he hits 40
Sad what drugs will do
when they're abused
Took your say-so away
made you turn to the corner
Oak and Cleo tearing down
what you tried to build
You'd just started to win back
control
kicked that Oxy habit
thinking much more clearly
you know
things turning and changing
Did I say man, we miss you?
What were you thinking
on that beautiful....turned tragic, day
cruising down the interstate
(veins that have led all of us somewhere)
No seatbelt
***
(do you feel me shaking the hell out of you?)
You know man,
I see you
riding in the cage
talking on the phone
trying to get the jobs lined up
or were ya just...
just
day dreaming,dude?
One single moment in time
You look up
traffic stopped
veins and arteries clog
Madness on the concrete
as you faithfully swerve
your weapon into the barrier
Your last thought not to
slam into the car in front
no....man, you took the wall
ejection on conrete
death
a tragedy
What a brother you were
I missed the chance to say good-bye
I cried
I remember
Your kind words to my family
The way you treated Damon
You were an honorable man
Teddy
I'll not soon forget
Peace on your journey, Ted
Laura Horner
Written 8/29/06
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 01:49:25 AM AEST
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This saddens me, greatly.
And i am sorry for your loss.
This piece paints a tragedy, that should not have taken place.
Your expression is honest and clear... there is a story that exists, here, and you have worded it in a fashion that is unique.
I adore this:
"(veins that have led all of us somewhere)".
Yes. I cannot tell you how sorry I am.
Take care,
Natalie X
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by OzChick on
Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 03:55:03 AM AEST
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Great poem Laura, must have been hard to write but I think you did an excellent job of it.
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by OceanZ on
Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 05:51:04 AM AEST
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Oh, dear...
i am really sorry for your lost,, i know how hard is it.. u have expressed it in a great way, it made me taer ... |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by lillyjane on
Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 07:39:41 AM AEST
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| So sad, a lovely tribute to him.. Sorry for your loss he sounded a great person.. xxx |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by ever1der on
Friday, 15th September 2006 @ 11:16:49 PM AEST
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| awww.. so sorry. What a wonderful tribute to your friend. I know he's reading it whereever he is..your poetry is always meaningful..I really like it ALL. |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by Oneir8dude on
Saturday, 16th September 2006 @ 02:48:56 PM AEST
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Laura,
"What a brother you were
I missed the chance to say good-bye"
I think You just did....
Thank You
Bill |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by LonelyPoet on
Monday, 18th September 2006 @ 06:09:53 PM AEST
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| such a beautiful tribute |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 20th September 2006 @ 11:39:14 PM AEST
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Oh, sis .. this was raw-
So much pain and anguished remembrance, hun.
I'm so sorry for your loss. (here for you if you need me)
This was an excellent tribute, (and yes) good bye to
Teddy. Though painful, it was beautiful throughout.
You are a glorious woman, my friend. Truly one of
the very best angels~
*hugs*
~MG |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 25th September 2006 @ 10:06:33 PM AEST
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This piece had me respecting, endearing, anguishing, scolding, honoring, and missing a man I've never met ...
'til now, through you. This was a magnificent sister-like friendship tribute, Laura. My thoughts of sadness are with you for your and Damon loss of such a friend.
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by brave_celt on
Wednesday, 27th September 2006 @ 05:49:37 AM AEST
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| great write. i love to experience raw feeling and emotion. |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by Willofree on
Wednesday, 27th September 2006 @ 10:56:28 AM AEST
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A heart felt tribute to the loss of a friend. Your focus on the loss and lack of opportunity to say goodbye is very sad. A beautifully composed poem, that does seem to say goodbye.
Thanks for sharing Laura,
Will |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by Ruby2sdy on
Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 11:44:09 AM AEST
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so sorry for your loss, a very moving, and heartfelt tribute,
2sdy x
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by emystar on
Sunday, 1st October 2006 @ 09:53:59 PM AEST
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Wow, friend,
this isncredible writing, as always.
It's sad but still there's not this many legends like this one.
My best friend crashed his moter cycle over a year ago to keep from crashing into them but he's still with us, thank God.
I'm so sorry for your loss friend, I've had to deal with many losses in my family for sometime now and those dear to me out side the family.
Hang tuff, my friend as you have turned his passing into a lifelong legacy.
Good work.
Luv, big huggs,
emy |
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Re: Interstate Sacrifice
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by Vampirequeen on
Monday, 2nd October 2006 @ 05:10:54 AM AEST
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Laurabean my friend you have written a great tribute to your friend.awsome job sis
love and hugs |
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