I have had you on my mind for the last week. I really miss you and your friendship. I can not believe you have been gone for 8 months. I am just sending this song to you because I know you liked it. One of the few songs we could agree upon. LOL, I love and miss you. Please save a spot for me in heaven with lots of bees!
Nekkid Chicken
Yet, I Still Breathe
Posted Aug-25-08 13:38:14 PDT Updated Aug-25-08 14:01:03 PDT
Sometimes the breath stops in my chest
With such force time stills--until I hear my heartbeat
You’ve been gone awhile, with no returning
A simple thing can set off my tears
A buzzing bee, a whiff of smoke, straw condoms
A silent thief, stealing with vengeance
Dust mote memories; jagged scars left behind
Calloused your hardened hands, a mechanic
Blue collared and hard bent on raising hell
Walking the path less travelled
Peals of laughter; sun crinkles in time-marked face
Pain followed your every step
You were my strength; with valor
So much courage in a young heart
Some are born old leaving behind wisdom
Others are left wrung out by their fading light
Yet, I still breathe
Ode to Jo Jo
August 25, 2008
Nekkid Chicken
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ironchassis ( 65) View seller's items View Blog
Beautiful Mal.
Aug-25-08 13:42:54 PDT Delete Report this comment
pretty_blue_eyes0 ( 3328) View seller's items View Blog
( hugs buddie))) and more hugs sniff, sorry.
Aug-25-08 13:45:00 PDT Delete Report this comment
msxfrgkssr ( 0 ) View seller's items View Blog
((((HUGS)))
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pretty_blue_eyes0 ( 3328) View seller's items View Blog
sometimes its hard not to think of our loved ones. its very hard. they say time heals, but I dont think so.
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pretty_blue_eyes0 ( 3328) View seller's items View Blog
you want me to email you buddie and talk? she must be on your mind today, if you want to talk, I will. hugs
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2woofers ( 491) View seller's items View Blog
sorry mal, still trying to get past the straw condoms part......
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2woofers ( 491) View seller's items View Blog
wasn't meant to be unfeeling
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sweet_rose_treasures ( 2747) View seller's items View Blog
Mal...My Gran told me this, upon losing a dear friend: She has walked but a short few steps up that path and pauses to wait for you. When the time is right, you will continue the journey together. ((hugs)) *Goth*
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
She always made fun of me woofers. Because I would leave the paper on the sipping end of straws. Because of flies, keeps their bacteria from entering your mouth. She called them: STRAW CONDOMS.
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shartey ( 2956) View seller's items View Blog
((((hugs)))) ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
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shartey ( 2956) View seller's items View Blog
lol...and I knew what they were, not the why....(((hugs)))
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ironchassis ( 65) View seller's items View Blog
:D at the straw condoms Mal. Have you had a virtual wake for JoJo Mal? Get drunker n drunk (not really just virtually) and tell every funny thing about JOJO that can bring a smile to your face. Conjure up the happy memories to hug the sad?
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faerylure ( 1595) View seller's items View Blog
Beautiful ode to Jojo, Mal.
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bodyjewelry_fixation ( 54) View seller's items View Blog
{{{{hugs}}}}}} I weep with you, Mal, that was a beautiful poem. Kat
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{{{{Hugs from my other id}}}}}} Kat
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ironchassis ( 65) View seller's items View Blog
This was written by Bengal55. "...From Bengal55 "...when we 'loose' someone ; they are as close as before, form may be different , but love and care are of God, He never changes. i believe all stay within His hands and a circle - albeit one we do not now see is added to. Remember the good... it cannot ever leave , but grows as you pass along what you have learned from the encounter. Peace to you and your Spirit." Hugs.
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Ann, Straw Condoms for all!
Posted Aug-25-08 15:56:23 PDT Updated Aug-25-08 16:21:29 PDT
What set off my sadness today was cleaning the desk I 'bought' from her. As I was preparing the piece of furniture for repair and refinishing. The thought of 'her finger prints' missing forever from the desk--just made me cry. grieve and feel sad.
'Straw Condoms' are the pieces of paper I left on drinking straws because I can't stomach the thought of flies on my straws. Too many years in the military in foreign countries.
Jo Jo used to tease the absolute crap out me because I was germ cautious. Thanks Ann, you made me smile and cry-but in a good way!
http://blogs.ebay.com/ironchassis/entry/Two-things/_W0QQidZ567732015
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artman07 ( 570) View seller's items View Blog
((((((hugs honey)))))) No more be sad.......
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(((((HUGS))))) ☺
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tjsttng ( 2610) View seller's items View Blog
Hi saenz - I passed my Hearing Impaired K-12 Teacher Exam!!!! BTW - DOes your son have website of his painting??
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bengaltiger55 ( 567) View seller's items View Blog
sorry saenz ...
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neverbrandedneverbroke ( 983) View seller's items View Blog
Awwww Saenz she isn't with the desk, she is right next to you over your shoulder :)
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adalina04 ( 406) View seller's items View Blog
awww saenz im thinking may e jojo gave you a little reminder :O) hugs my flower always here for you but you know that right? as you know im going through it right now with my best buddy and aunt pat has her cancer back and only a few months left here with us. sending you a big kiss and cuddles xxx
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2woofers ( 491) View seller's items View Blog
saenzmom, our thoughts are with you tonight. It seems you've been blessed with someone special, and loss is never easy no matter the amount of time that goes by. You are in our prayers tonight.
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adalina04 ( 406) View seller's items View Blog
and yes branded is so right , shes with you always hun xxx
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tjsttng ( 2610) View seller's items View Blog
Is that your friend who you did charity auction in her name?? I am sorry! I didn't know!
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hugs sweetie. idea leave one spot on the back or in a drawer untouched. that way jojo's fingerprints will alway be near
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ironchassis ( 65) View seller's items View Blog
Hey Mal Bengal55 Wrote this "...when we 'loose' someone ; they are as close as before, form may be different , but love and care are of God, He never changes. i believe all stay within His hands and a circle - albeit one we do not now see is added to. Remember the good... it cannot ever leave , but grows as you pass along what you have learned from the encounter. Peace to you and your Spirit..." Hugs. Nothing wrong with crying. Especially not when you've lost someone so close. My email is currently out to lunch or would have emailed. I'm going to link your poem to my blog. It was just beautiful. Lots of folks thinking of you. Ann.
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