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A Heart Of Stone (For Marilyn)
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A Heart Of Stone (For Marilyn) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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(This is for Marilyn, one of the sweetest people I've had the priveledge of meeting. Marilyn, it will get better...my thoughts are with you. Hugs  Ruth)Heart Of Stone She said she had a “heart of stone” “Incapable of feeling” But I looked and saw a heart of gold Scarred and slowly healing “Incapable of love,” she said This wondrous caring soul I simply saw a broken life Struggling to be whole “How could he take this all from me?” She says with teary eyes A love once freely given Now disabled by his lies I look at her and I can see My life not long ago Before I learned to take a risk And let my feelings show A heart of stone? Oh maybe so On this I’ll call her bluff Her heart, indeed, it is a stone A diamond in the rough ------------------ This is courage...to bear unflinchingly what heaven sends. ~Eurpides [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 10-29-1999).] |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
To bear the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.... Some of us have hardened our hearts and some of us have simply lain dormant for so long that we have forgotten how to grow. ------------------ Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
RE....I don't believe any heart incapable of growing giving the right nourishment. Mine lay dormant for over 15 years and now prospers |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Beautiful! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ruth my friend. This brought tears to my eyes. Truth ring from every line. I want to move forward but do not know how to let go of the fears. To risk is to live but to find the strength to risk..that is my struggle. |
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Blue Eyed Wanderer Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 84Rhode Island, US |
I never thought it was possible to have feelings, thanks to my screwed up life. But within the past few weeks, I've taken my first chance. Even though it is scary, it's so much better than I could have ever imagined before. This one got me all teary eyed, but I loved it so much.  ) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Hoot: This is beautiful... and I hope she soon shines brightly! |
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Patrick B Member
since 1999-10-28
Posts 58uk |
I loved it |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Hoot: The price of experience as paid for this poem, but you have crafted this gem most beautifully. Marilyn... heed this Lady well. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
mazar, suthern, Patric and Watcher...thank you all very much. I had great inspiration for this piece Blue eyed....I'm so happy you were able to get past the pain and misfortion to trust again. Yes, it is scary, one of the most frightening things anyone can do is to trust again after having your trust betrayed, but to live again, to love again, we must learn how. It's not easy, no one said it would be. Is it worth it though? I certainly hope so and truly believe so Marilyn...I am sorry for the tears, that was not my intent. It will come. Time heals all wounds, some just take longer to heal than others. My thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you. I will help you along the way in any way I can my dear friend Sir Andrew...yes, I have paid my share of dues, but in turn I do not regret what life has thrown my way. I would not wish what I have lived through on anyone, but it has made me who I am and I have grown to like that person very much |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Hoot, how wonderful to write this for Marilyn. It proves once more what a beautiful person you are. Marilyn, you are in my thoughts and I hope you'll find the strength somehow to take the risk some day. : ) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Great job Hoot Owl such beautiful thoughts and sentiments Marilyn we discussed what you are going through, and I know how hard it will be at times, but be calm in knowing you have lots of people who love you and are thinking of you here. Time heals all eventually. ------------------ Cast your eyes on the ocean, Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away... ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Hoot. you are a wonderful friend indeed.. Marilyn, As hoot spoke of her past.. not being able to let go and trust... speaking to you she speaks to many.. Don't look so hard for the strength.. it will come when you least expect it.. its like holding off to have kids till you can afford them.. LOL, You never can ... it just happnes... And its wonderful.. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
Ruth, through my tears I say "I love you." ------------------ if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is beautiful Hoot! What a treasure! ------------------ Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh Hoot! This was truly beautiful. But then it comes from a truly beautiful person! You are a good friend to have! |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Thankyou all for your replies to Ruth's poem. I am touched by all of your thoughts and your well wishes. Ruth is simply a wonderful woman and someone I am proud to call my friend. She is helping me deal with something I thought I would never have to deal with. God bless you hoot_owl for you are an angel. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Munda, Isis, Denise, Tori and Whtdove....thank you all for the coments both to myself and to Marilyn. RobertB...how sweet, thank you kind sir Marilyn...you are so deserving of all these wonderful comments. I am glad to call you my friend. Thanks for being an inspiration to this piece and thanks for being the dear soul that you are |
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