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A High Touch Moment
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A High Touch Moment |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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A high touch moment facilitated by high tech; the cordless portable telephone you always had trouble using, preferring the old Ma Bell handset. That final moment came suddenly, a last breath exhaled peacefully seemingly without regret, knowing you had done all you were meant to do on this earthly plane. You smiled as your sister-in-law whispered words you needed to hear, giving you a loved one's permission to let go... to take the next step on your personal path. I held the phone close to your ear, brushed a wisp of gray hair from your damp forehead, and repeated the words she spoke that gave you your final smile. Now you are free to see all the loved ones you have been missing for so long. RIP Gina |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
This is such a soft and loving piece - I wish all partings could be like that. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
beautiful.Shows the love and understanding this person recieved from you at her last days. "late. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
This is some powerful writing Midnitesun. I'm so happy to know you were there for her. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This is making my tears course down my cheeks, but yes, it is beautiful and good in all ways. - Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Gentle. soothing, beautiful. Ida |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Gentle. soothing, beautiful. Ida |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Wonderful, and Beautiful ARCTIC WIND |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Whispering thank you. |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
Revisiting with a friend and sharing this poem/experience, which we both find poignant, moving, tender. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A genuinely heart touching poem Ida, written with great feeling, thank you. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Gina please accept my appology for calling you Ida, I felt such an idiot when I realized my mistake, very sorry LindsayP |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ah Kacy, so very touching. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Not to worry Lindsay. Gina was 92, and passed in bed peacefully, with a smile. Thanks everyone...for taking time to read and reply. Kacy |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hello Kacy........It is a special priviledge to be able to be part of this time in someone's life.  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
wonderfully said, Ms. 'Midnitesun'! I could never achieve a 'write' like this; and, for many 'personal reasons' cannot even begin to form the words to adequately comment on it... just, simply superb! |
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ameteurpoet101 Junior Member
since 2007-09-24
Posts 18The island of sunshine, Jamaica |
its a very special thing when your able to share moments like this in writting and with other peolple... |
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