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You Leave Me With Permanence__
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You Leave Me With Permanence__ |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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You Leave Me With Permanence Did you see that clear line following the curve of the mountain where the sky touched? It whistled to me. I could hear it ‘round the house as the leaves danced to get my attention. And so I bundled my shoulders in flannel and turned my heart to the north and saw you there dressed in those long stockings and black leather shoes, you were wearing the red velvet dress even though I could have sworn that I covered it, wrapped it tight with tissue and snuggled it next to my wedding dress. You must know how hard it is to touch, because fabric lives and lives while people die, for you were wise even then, and now that you know the answers to all the questions that I have asked, there you are not a shadow, no, but torched in bright beguile galloping across the mountain where your ashes feathered and fell so many years ago. I want you to know that you have taught me about listening and patience, you were never good at either then, and as I watch you blow out like a candle flame you leave me with permanence. ______ reposted because I needed to |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, First read for me and I enjoyed it very much. |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, Martie,,very gentle smile to a dear friend...the truth of the matter is, when you lose your mother, you also lose your best friend..my thoughts are with you, but always be glad that she was YOURS...very gentle smile |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetFriend~ She dances in the leaves~ Swirling twirling those memories 'round~ Beautiful ... and in her permanence she dances your thoughts~ Biggest *Hugs* ! ! Love you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I remember, Martie....and it is as heart-touching as always.... |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
First time I've read it Martie, and it's beautiful. |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Martie, the all of me remembers this, and it touches me now as silkily as it did the first time, and perhaps... perhaps... I need to repeat something too... seems to be the time for it.... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
you do continue to impress and amaze me with your words.... a pleasure always... great work here.. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, This is a very nice poem about, Michelle. I'm glad to see you posting it, my friend. (((hugs))) to you. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Once touched, we have our feelings forever.. indeed.. Very nice, Martie...  |
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