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Seymour Tabin
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0 posted 2000-03-04 02:51 PM


       The stone of Late

This day I knelt on fresh turned sod,
With head bent low in prayer.
And numbness held the pain at bay,
As words dissolved in air.

Her face appeared each crystal tear,
That fell beneath my eyes.
And each one brought a different thought,
Negating her demise.

I did not wish to understand,
A reason for this fate.
I only wished to compensate,
This tragedy of late.

There was one thought that passed my mind,
But one of some dismay.
This gift of pain although unkind,
Will some day drift away.

And I cursed my mind, the time and state,
As my eyes burned on the stone and date.

© Copyright 2000 Seymour Tabin - All Rights Reserved
Martie
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1 posted 2000-03-04 04:08 PM


To let go of the pain is not to let go of the love...that is forever.  Your poem inspired me Sy, but then, they always do.
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2 posted 2000-03-04 05:14 PM


Seymour~
My tears fall in easy-remembering
with the poignancy of this piece.

'Her face appeared each crystal tear,
That fell beneath my eyes.
And each one brought a different thought,
Negating her demise.'

Not ready to let it drift away ...
my heart just doesn't want to, yet.
Thank you, darling man, for something
that has significantly touched me
on this day.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2000-03-04 06:06 PM


Martie,
Thank you my gentle echo. *L*

Marge,
You are also a sweet and gentle echo and I thank you. *L*

Elizabeth Santos
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4 posted 2000-03-04 06:11 PM


Goodness, Sy, How superb your poetry, and so sad. I can't think of any other poet to pen this beautiful a piece. Your verses seem to get better, yet how can they. I am in awe.
Love ya
Liz

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5 posted 2000-03-04 06:35 PM


Sy, this one is a real keeper. "Negating her demise" are three of the best words I have seen in a poem. Very nice job.


ALso, I'm envious of anything that can significantly touch Marge.

Denise
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6 posted 2000-03-04 06:47 PM


This one touched me to my core, Sy. I join you in your tears.

Denise

Seymour Tabin
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7 posted 2000-03-04 06:48 PM


Elizabeth,
Your words do sooth the savage soul
And to write as well as you my goal.
Love Sy

Balladeer,
From our poet laureate this is a true compliment.

HelmutB
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8 posted 2000-03-04 07:40 PM


Sad it is i can see this
A memory although it can be bliss
Not forgotten means still there
I'm gald that memories are there to share

A nice and deep piece of poerty

 The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.


hoot_owl_rn
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9 posted 2000-03-05 09:02 AM


Oh how sad  
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10 posted 2000-03-05 09:06 AM


Seymour: This is heartbreaking in its beauty.
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11 posted 2000-03-05 09:51 AM


Sad one Sy! But so good...thank you for sharing your wonderful words with us.
Seymour Tabin
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12 posted 2000-03-05 10:31 AM


Denise, Thank you so much you are sweet. *L*

Helmut, Thank you my friend, I enjoy your comments.

Hoot, A sad thank you. *L*

Suthern, Your comment warms my heart. *L*

PoetdeVine, My young old friend, thank you for the read and comment. *L*

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