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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought 
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Seems words here are always the same lamentations; sad hearts, gray deaths, yesterday... I'm a fake writer; no quill or even ballpoint pen. It's WordPad and words repeated. The truth is I like flowers; photograph them and stare all day. Bubbling with joy, so deep and so whole that sometimes I avoid it's face, afraid to touch it, afraid it will make grief artificial. I watch movies on weekends, laugh with friends. And bad health or not, I grin and blush and dream about a future, not perfect but perfectly filling, saturated by love. Yes, death screams in my past. And I miss her, and her, and him, and him; the rest, as well... but their lives speak more than those sad, decisive moments. The truth is, they made times brighter. Teaching me how to give with wide open hands, love with a wide open heart. My family lacks much; their love swaggers, falls. We disappoint each other and nights are tear-filled, harsh and alone. But I've been given a lot, taught more than most, loved completely. Joy is everyday, eternal. And the flowers in my photos never fade. Hupomeno. |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia |
GC, this really speaks to me and I absolutely love it. I write my poems on Notepad.. but I think the words are just as true and heartfelt than if they'd flowed from pen or quill. The last stanza was my favourite; one for my library where your words will not fade either. The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Dear Alyssa Your words are always so obviously written from your heart and this was a perfect example of that. I also share your love of flowers and have taken many photos of such. I'd love to see some of your pictures. You can find mine here : http://community.webshots.com/user/suetang1 Take care..........Sue I am in motion |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"But I've been given a lot, taught more than most, loved completely. Joy is everyday, eternal. And the flowers in my photos never fade."      Loveya, Golden Girl! |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
 excellantMy spirit will rise |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"My family lacks much; their love swaggers, falls" So poignant... is it true of all families? This is a beautiful poem. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
GG, my darlin', this is one of the finest poems I've read for a long time. You are such a talented writer...what a gift to be able to communicate so clearly and beautifully the loving heart inside you. Thanks for sharing this uplifting piece with us.  ....jo |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Dear Alyssa Lee, So good to see you posting and what a beautiful poem to come back with! You are so true in your words, not an artificial or mean word ever comes from you. I so admire you. As a young woman who has had so much to bear so young, you strike me as a positive winner. You will do well, and so far have learned so much more than others, that thinking only of oneself brings on more sadness and unhappy thoughts. You have shared your goodness and not just the sadness. Keep writing, keep up with your photograpy and keep posting, as I am being selfish here and wish to read more of your thoughts. I love how you are growing, so positive and so much caring in your soul. It shows. love you dear on, martyjo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
GG where in the heck have you been, I've sorely missed you...you have covered a lot of ground in these your words... this was not only lovely but wise.... The truth is, they made times brighter. Teaching me how to give with wide open hands, love with a wide open heart. and this... My family lacks much; their love swaggers, falls. We disappoint each other and nights are tear-filled, harsh and alone. But I've been given a lot, taught more than most, loved completely. Joy is everyday, eternal. And the flowers in my photos never fade. GG, love is not only goodness and satisfaction, but disappointment as well, since we're only human beings...and I like the way you so maturely understand that...sadly, some people run away from love, upon being disappointed... stand tall girl, you've got so so much to be proud of...and most of all, I'm so proud to have had the chance to read your words again... don't stay away so long next time, if possible. Love to ya girl... Me |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Hey you, seems to me that those who have gone before you hold your hand . . . a most beautiful gift in this crazy world. This reminded me too of that part in American Beauty, the boy - who said sometimes he cannot stand to look at beauty in the simplest form because it makes him cry, the beauty and that pain and death are much easier to deal with, although he also saw beauty in death. Have to watch that again . . . You are far from a wordpad writer, Alyssa. silly. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Alyssa!! It's good to see you! This is such a touching poem, Sweetie. Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us. This ending especially touched me.... But I've been given a lot, taught more than most, loved completely. Joy is everyday, eternal. And the flowers in my photos never fade. With hugs and love, Ethel |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
But I've been given a lot, taught more than most, loved completely. Joy is everyday, eternal. And the flowers in my photos never fade I have so much to learn from you, Cutie! You touch me with everything you write! It's good to see your poetry again!!! luv you! cathy |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
rainbowdust, thank you! It may be crazy, but I've just always marveled at people who could manage to write their poems on paper instead of the computer. Makes no sense, does it? Glad to know I'm not the only one who just uses the computer. Best to you! Suetang, I was all set to bring a disc from home with a couple photos on it so I could post them here, but I forgot the disc, whoops. I'll try to remember again next time. Your photos are excellent! Very beautiful.  it's great to hear from you.Always, Alyssa Hupomeno. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
EA, hey you!Thank you, thank you, thank you. Made me smile MGROVES, thank ya Always, Alyssa Hupomeno. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
The Lady, Sadly, I'm afraid it may be. Thank you much for your reply martyjo, gosh, wow... how do I respond to that? Thank you so much. Trust me, I have my artificial and mean moments just like everyone else. I wish so much that I could be here more, I miss you and the goodness you share. to you. Take care, and thank you again.Always, Alyssa Hupomeno. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
LeeJ, I've missed you, too! No computer at home since I moved out, and I can't make it here to the library too often, and when I do only have an hour and can hardly make it to the beloved pip home. Your words mean so much to me, thank you for them. You say I am wise, but in your words I can see that you are. Take care Sue, you're right, they do, and it is definitely a beautiful gift... I'm thankful beyond measure, despite my grief and complaints. I don't think I've seen that movie, but maybe I oughtta check it out. ohh I've missed you, m'dear. Thank you so much for all your kind words.Always, Alyssa Hupomeno. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Jo! How in the world did I miss you up there? My minutes are running up so I'm in a hurry, but trust me, I didn't miss your reply because it doesn't mean much to me! It's hard for me to get an uplifting piece done, but what I love about yours is they always seem to be uplifiting and it appears to just flow so freely from you. I miss ya! Take care.Always, Alyssa Hupomeno. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Ethel, heya! Have to type fast here, but thank you so much for your reply, I've missed hearing from you. And Happy Valentines day to you and Gary hugs!Cathy, you make me blush, thank you. I'm positive that there is much I can learn from you. Hey, hang in there Luvya.Always, Alyssa Hupomeno. |
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