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Between Conception and a Daughter's Face
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Between Conception and a Daughter's Face |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Between Conception and a Daughter's Face (in loving memory of Michelle) I must say the words that trip my heart for Michelle you taught me about the art the magnitude of the open space between conception and a daughter's face The swell is rare like someplace else that childhood captured up a tree and flew with breeze in kite believe a place of smooth sea glass and folded maps With foot no bigger then a finger and startled slippery embrace of air I see you there within my heart as if you had been there from the start a piece of me just waiting on my whim wrapped in cloth right now I feel I am still holding you in time backwards my lock of hair I see you still keep within your fingers past my weep Somehow you knew that I was wounded in my flight and heard the tears within my night for you could see past fact of infancy into the better place in me with just your head upon my shoulder yes you were the one that taught me how to be your mother Breast's swelling rich and true is gift I see not wrapped or bought but passed on free like milk's first drop when cry opens a place because of you I knew again my mother’s first embrace [This message has been edited by Martie (05-05-2003 09:16 PM).] |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
touching thoughts nicely expressed It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No hanky alert? Ah...in only that, I forgive you for reducing me to a puddle... the ache is too apparently fresh... hugs... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
...  ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
that mother love is really all about the magnitude of the open space between conception and a daughter face  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
You said this might be one that was best read with kleenex nearby....you were right. Amid the pain, there's a knowing thankfulness for what was given, what you were able to have; and a mother's acceptance, insofar as such an acceptance can be possible for a mother. Your Michelle poems are so hard to read, and they give so much....maybe because they give so much. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ [This message has been edited by Ratleader (05-05-2003 04:08 PM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I see you there within my heart as if you had been there from the start a piece of me just waiting on my whim wrapped in cloth right now I feel I am still holding you in time backwards my lock of hair I see you still keep within your fingers past my weep Somehow you knew that I was wounded in my flight and heard the tears within my night for you could see past fact of infancy into the better place in me with just your head upon my shoulder yes you were the one that taught me how to be your mother ======================== I always take a deep breath and hold it when reading your poetry for Michelle .. when I exhale...its like Im breathing lighter than before...or I should say enlightened. this is so beautiful   |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Each and every poem you write for Michelle brings a sad but warm motherly smile to my heart. You were blessed with a wondrous child - She was blessed with a wondrous mom... What a lovely relationship... God Bless...  |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
A beautiful tribute. Eric |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie, from so much pain, has come so much beauty. You write like an angel--and that is understandable, for you have one sitting on your shoulder... Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - it is so special to share Michelle with you - you show us seams in your heart and weave love thoughts through our minds - this is wonderful - Paul |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
my lock of hair I see you still keep within your fingers past my weep Your words stir a knowing... even in those of us who've never known. Tender, touching, aching excellence. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nothing I could say would do justice to the emotions and the talent... hugs again... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
That bond can never be broken. Tenderly touching, Martie. (((HUGS))) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, you have the heart of a very loving and true mother and you will always make your Michelle blessed she had you as her mother as she will always be guiding you from up above with her spring smile! (wipes tears) I send extra special friendship angel hugs to you for this wonderful write and for being you, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ I am without words ... so hoping *hugs* will do~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, nothing I could say would adequately express the feelings I feel. Your poetry about your precious little angel, Michelle, are beautiful beyond words. There ae so many emotions they make me feel, that I just can't tell you. All I know to say is.......  Heart Hugs to you from me Ethel |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie Excellent as always, |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
 Happy Mother's Day Martie |
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