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Fireworks Of The Heart |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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  Fireworks Of The Heart  ~*Marge Tindal*~ Baby brother of mine, such a cute little tyke. Gosh I love this kid, the boy we call Mike. Much too quickly from tot to teen grown. Off to the service far from home. Impish grin in a photo with a girl by his side ... wanted to bring her home to be his bride. He returned empty handed and empty hearted within. She couldn't come from Germany to be with him. Settled into life a grown up man ... took another for his bride placed a ring on her hand. Finally life became a victory won. In his arms they placed his baby son. Daddy's on the road coming home to share the Fourth of July with his baby boy there. Abandoned on the highway, a truck in the dark. No flares to mark the site the tires leave their mark. Mike didn't make it home to his baby son he lost his life on this July run. Off in the distance, twenty years gone by, The Fourth of July fireworks will again light up the sky. We will stand at the dusk in silent salute. The fireworks bring a tear to our eyes. Mike always loved the fireworks. Memories will light up the sky. With loving remembrance David Michael Cowart June 20, 1946 - July 2, 1980 |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Marge, this is a beautifully touching tribute to your brother. I'm sure he's smiling down on you. HUGS Denise |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Marge~ A beautiful tribute, and a great presentation, I see that you named your son after your brother. What a lovely heart you have. Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
A very loving tribute this is, Marge. There's always a void that is never filled, when someone we love passes. Memories always live on... Take care my friend, Marie~ |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Marge, this is beautiful! My brother is my best friend in the whole world and that would be a loss I would never recover from. My heart goes out to you. This is a lovely tribute! --You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Marge~ this brought tears to my eyes, my brother is here visiting from Korea......I can't imagine loosing him. This is a beautiful poem.  Hugs for you sweet lady -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Melissa~ Mariee~ TennesseeAngel~ SEA~ Thank you, my friends. Each of you has touched me with your tenderness. It is never easy and the remembering is so essential ... I still miss his flashing smile and quick humor. Love you ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marge....I have no words...this really touched me. I bless you. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Thank you, my friend. ~*Me*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Marge, What a sad yet eloquent tribute. You've seen to it that he is well remembered. fh |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Marge- What a wonderful tribute to your brother's sweet memory. It brought tears to my eyes. ~Kelly Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Marge, This is a beautifully expressed tribute... I am so touched by the emotions flowing in this one, that I can't describe the way I feel in words... Can I just say Simply BEAUTIFUL? regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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~Enigma~ Junior Member
since 2000-07-03
Posts 44St Cloud, MN |
Some words have to the power to be more then mere words. You have captured that power with grace. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Oh Marge, this sent shivers down my spine and brought tears to my eyes. Peace in your heart, my friend. Corinne |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
FredHobbs~ I appreciate your reply. KellSue~ Thank you for the 'tears' of sharing. Sudhir~ Yes, you can and I thank you. Enigma~ Thank you. Corinne~ Thank you for the 'peace' my friend. Mike was a wonderful brother and I am proud to remember him with love. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge, this is so touching and it is hard for me to say just how it hurt me to hear of this loss...and the day that brings it back again and again...my love to you and your family...you have written a beautiful poem to the memory of your brother. Hugs! |
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Enotneicna Member
since 1999-06-06
Posts 340Oakland, Or, USA |
Marge, Such a wonderful tribute! I am not as close to my brother we are a continent apart. I lost my cousin Tony in 1990, he was my very best friend! I offer this in loving memory of our loved ones who have crossed over, be they young or old. Many blessings always! The Guardians Watch There is a youthful spirit inside this ancient shell Crying for release from the guardians watch The iron has softened And the water has quenched the thirst of this parched existence Languor has wrestled it’s way through muscle and sinew Hunched a once strong and powerful being To this form before you now But the Spirit is as vital and powerful as ever And will be reborn anew as surely As the pheonix rises from the flame Celebrate in the newness that awaits For I shall rise upon fresh wings To soar through the heavens And to you I relinquish guardianship Enotneicna SLR 5-17-00 < !signature--> Words are my medicine. Read and live and love and heal! [This message has been edited by Enotneicna (edited 07-04-2000).] |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Marge, such a beautiful and tender tribute to your brother. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Thank you, my sweet friend. I needed the hug ! Enotneicna~ What a wonderful offering of compassion. I appreciate your thoughts. Eloise~ I do so appreciate your caring thoughts, dear lady. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Marge I am sorry...this is a beautiful poetic rememberance of your brother Mike...James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
James~ My heart thanks you. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
The words escape me right now so please for now accept that I was moved and will have to let this touch down. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ Thank you. What a thoughtful comment. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Marge this was so sad, I am sorry for your pain of loss, My heart goes out to you, I know how much this person meant to you, all my love, Heart PS ...This should be in the Passions book![This message has been edited by A Romantic Heart (edited 07-05-2000).] |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Marge...how I missed this one I do not know. I know how this tradgedy hurts you. This is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person...may his memory always live on in your heart and make you smile as he smiles down at you from heaven above. God chose him to fill a special place in Heaven, to be an angel. I know they both look down at you daily and let their love and smiles travel to you upon a sunbeam. I love you. Love and hugs, Your Lil' Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Marge, this is so beautifully written and so sad. Tears fill my eyes and I'm at a loss for words. I truly am sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute you have written for your brother here. God! I'm at such a loss for words. This one really touched me beyond compare. Thank-you for sharing this beautiful piece with us. kat |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RomanticHeart~ Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Lil' Lizzie~ Honey, I know that you know how I feel about Mike's death. Your compassionate thoughts are taken to my heart. Kat~ I do understand and appreciate your heart-felt thoughts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Erin Member Elite
since 2000-06-15
Posts 2527~Chicago~ |
there was a poem that i was just looking for by you. it was also a tribute to your brother but i just cant find it yet. this is a very touching poem. it also makes me think though. my best friends brother is in the army. on the way back from here to georgia he crashed his car. and you made me think that hopefully on his way back home nothing bad will happen. ~IF YOU WANT SOMETHING VERY BADLY~SET IT FREE~IF IT COMES BACK TO YOU~ITS YOURS FOREVER~IF IT DOESNT IT WAS NEVER YOURS TO BEGIN WITH~ |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I need tissue now. Marge, this is such a beautiful tribute to your brother and what a wonderful way to remember him. ~Sheri |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Erin~ Thank you for your tender thoughts. Irie~ Each day I honor having known his love - each year becomes a lifetime of missing that love. *My tenderest thoughts to all who responded. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Holly Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 127Arkansas |
Such a sweetly touching poem. I love it. How proud your brother must have been and still is to have a sister that loves as much as you. Sorry to hear of your loss, I know my little brother means the world to me. love & all, -Holly |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Letting my heart share Mike with you all~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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