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The Lady Who Comes On Thursday
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The Lady Who Comes On Thursday |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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~* Thank You To Lady In White *~ This is for Lady In White who authorized use of her 12 part series "The Letter" to be used as a reading at a Senior's Extended Care Facility. The link to her series is below for your convenience.  ~*~The Lady Who Comes On Thursdays ~*~ by Mysteria 11/2001 © There they sit like people in an autumn park, Waiting for the concert to begin. Impatiently waiting, for today they hear the ending! Such blank faces like ancient newborns. Gone are all traces of jealousy, hate, anger, It has floated down drains with soap and disinfectant. I know that same drain holds all traces of there Accomplishments, success, dignity, With bits and pieces of their past hopes and dreams. Time has stolen their pleasure and hidden It so far out of reach, that even if they could Find the door, they don’t have the key. There one sits, tied to his chair, like The threads of love that tie his family to him, In despair, hatred or both. As I start to read the ending of Lady’s series, Their faces open wide like old leather purses, As one remembered I was supposed to re-read The last chapter in part to tie in the ending. They all chatter wondering if they know What lies ahead in the reading today. I get through it, my mouth shaky, My blue eyes brim in puddles of love, For them, for poetry, and what today has done For 12 people who love the use of words. With sparkling eyes and the chatter of a Flock of migrating birds, they start to discuss The ending, and how wonderful the poet was, How clever as she surprised them all, then... Laughter so unfamiliar echoed in that sterile, Disinfected, and cold lounge bringing warmth. As I packed up my things to leave I turned, And two people were for the first time having a Real conversation about poetry, And the "Lady" who always comes on Thursdays. Here is the link to the series, "The Letter", which is excellent reading: /pip/Forum51/HTML/002380.html Music: Joseph Hayden ~Capriccio~ Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie Art: Charles P. Perugini ~Girl Reading~ 1878 ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 11-07-2001).] |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Bravo! This is exquisite. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh Sharon..what sweet inspiration..this gave me goosebumps...so lovely is your heart and the gift you have given. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, I believe I know one Lady who will be delighted to know that she inspired such anticipation... an excellent write...make sure you share this with your 12 listeners, as well.... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lady of Shallot ~ Oh thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Martie ~ I gave YOU goosebumps, goodness girl but your every penned word can send shivers up a person's spine more than anyone, so thank you. Sunshine ~ Yes, it was the anticipation, and the fact they even remembered from one Thursday to the next, and had the first 11 down pat! I shall share this on Thursday with another two of the Lady's poems, and thanks for commenting. ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
A selfless act, a class act. |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Sharon you are a ray of sunshine in the hearts of these whithered flowers. You are like a spring rain on parched memories. You quench their thirst with your compassion. Your poetry is like a vivid images on lifes canvas. How very special you are! Love and peace Maggie ((~.~)) |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
absolutely fantastic.............. this woman's soul drowned in the shallow waters of a man's heart. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) I agree with Flutterwings, you are such a sweet, loving, and compassionate friend to us all, and we all love you so very much! Your words always shine with pure love and are a treasure to read! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend! (sigh) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"My blue eyes brim in puddles of love, For them, for poetry, and what today has done" this is wonderful  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
~* Thank You ~* I sure appreciate your wonderful words, but the thanks really goes to Lady in White, for it was her poetry that kept them glued to their chairs every Thursday for 6 weeks. I guess I need another series from her? Thank you again for your kind words. |
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Katherine Chandler Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 280Florida, USA |
I agree with Richard~ this is a selfless act, a class act. You are an angel to those folks and what a blessing this has to be to the hearts of those old people. I was so touched by both your poems today Sharon. Love, Kate Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
The credit goes to you, Sharon, for your selfless actions. This little series could have sat here in the blue pages, read just among the poets that like such type of work. No one asked you to pick it up and take it out to share. But you saw something in it, apparently, which you inherently knew would please the hearts of those you visit, each and every week. It will be my honor to work on another series... and I will do my best to keep your listeners "on the edge of their seats." You do me, and Passions, very proud. Thank you. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Kate ~ I know a lovely lady in Florida that does this every single day - YOU! Glad you liked them and here's a big Canadian HUG! Lady In White ~ They adored your work, and people here should know I emailed our Lady In White the comments each week from the folks. She had a darn hard time coming up with an ending for her series they had not already dreamed up, so I applaud you in succeeding, as they sat there with mouths wide open! And...so did I, lol. Thank you for being the fine poet you are and sharing your craft. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I enjoyed reading of all these thoughts and actions...James |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
I had such fun reading her series. It kept me on the edge of my seat. This is a wonderful poem that had me in tears. You have such a talent for touching people very deeply. This is a magnificent poem. A keeper for sure. BRAVO!!!!STANDING OVATION!!! Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Mysteria I have been to many old peoples homes and I find them so depressing, there are so many lost souls there who just crave companionship and a little happiness in their lives, surely not too much to ask. This was so wonderfully written and the imagery was outstanding. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you one and all for your comments, and rightfully the credit is for our Lady In White, and with that I shall say she is the one who kept their interest and that is a tough thing to do with seniors who have had strokes, but she did! Bye all, off to play Gramma, my new granddaughter is being born tonight and I am so excited I can't sit! LOL Bye. |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
What a precious gift you give to those dear people who sit and await a reason to smile...and such a lovely contribution your poetess friend so graciously extends you to share with them ~ for a moment they "feel" again...and if even one smile comes from it all...it is a beautiful victory. This gift of love that you so freely give to them will be forever engraved upon the walls of their hearts ~ and become new memories for them to hold onto. Very lovely, my friend! Hugs and much love to you, always, ~*~dawn~*~ |
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