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michaelboyI'm supposed to start volunteering in the ER by late July. Honestly, I'm excited but also a little nervous. It has been almost eight years since I've been in that environment and being a bit older makes me a little unsure of myself. Oddly enough, I especially want to make those who are gone from my life, proud of me. I guess it is a way of honoring them (since words are no longer possible) by doing my very best.
This simple little tune in its words -- reminds me and describes love lost, love kept, my weaknesses, my fears, hopes and failures and so many things I tried to be but couldn't or didn't always. It is both good and very hard for me.
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Gardening Tips
In each unspoken sound and every unwritten word
the preponderance of unreckoned silence is deafening
I may not see the shadows that encumber your heart
(during your everyday life)
or a grow a garden tomato from one of your vines
yet the same sun that brings such consternation,
equally brings warmth, desire, joy and hope.
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Remember, Red. Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies. I will be hoping that this letter finds you, and finds you well. Your friend, Andy.
~ From: Shawshank Redemption, excerpt from "Andy's" letter to "Red"
This simple little tune in its words -- reminds me and describes love lost, love kept, my weaknesses, my fears, hopes and failures and so many things I tried to be but couldn't or didn't always. It is both good and very hard for me.
* * *
Gardening Tips
In each unspoken sound and every unwritten word
the preponderance of unreckoned silence is deafening
I may not see the shadows that encumber your heart
(during your everyday life)
or a grow a garden tomato from one of your vines
yet the same sun that brings such consternation,
equally brings warmth, desire, joy and hope.
* * *
Remember, Red. Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies. I will be hoping that this letter finds you, and finds you well. Your friend, Andy.
~ From: Shawshank Redemption, excerpt from "Andy's" letter to "Red"
