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First Anniversary ...a prose poem
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First Anniversary ...a prose poem |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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I am a load of minutes, heavy with wonder at the clarity of just one. Perhaps it comes at noon, on a day just as lunch sounds good and the birds are snoozing from morning's song. Perhaps it moves along the sidewalk, leashed and exuberant, wanting to be unchained; jumping and wild ... a rabid thing gone to joy. I see how the load is less and the forgotten cast off, as dust performs a miracle and covers the unused things until they don't matter. Sudden insights insist ... listen to me; softly the appreciation of little things grab hold and give to movement, meaning ... so many times now that the spirit comes from behind the silent silk of time and takes a bow. I've known the power of listening and now see the wonder of being understood. What is this willful character of celebration? It is dressed in wildflowers and recalls the grace of wind. It is a blade of grass gone green from spring, and the turbulence of snow-melt racing summer to the sea. It is hills of yellow mustard, curved like breasts in the morning sun. It is me. ------------ I know I haven't been around as much as before, but please know that I appreciate still, all the love and support given to me by my pip friends and family during my seizure and brain surgery. I hope that you will celebrate life with me!  Much love to all!  [This message has been edited by Martie (04-24-2007 08:51 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhDearMartieSis~ 'softly the appreciations of little things grab hold and give the movement meaning. Told, so many times now that the spirit comes from behind the silent silk of time and takes a bow.' Curtain call my dearest one~ AND ... we all give prayerful thanks for the light that brought you home~ LOVE YOU ... dang, I do~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*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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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm so glad you shared this with me earlier, Martie. It is indeed a very special day. You are blessed...as are we! |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
The way you celebrate it is so beautiful how can we resist...Your vision of life fills me with joy...Well done...I am so glad you posted it...*Big Hugs* |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Count me in Martie, as I am a #1 fan of yours in poetry, and person  A lovely anniversary posting, and here to many more. I am not here either much (being pulled in many directions these days,) but I do read. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I'm here to celebrate life with you Martie, and what better way than with your magnificent words? This anniversary poem is wonderful! Hugs... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
you are but a precious treasure in the seas of these blue pages, stamped on our hearts and minds... this was a greatness of creativity, as you spring into a message of love.... wonderful and thank you |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
you are a treasure to all who know you Martie - Paul |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie LOVE IS A METAPHOR take one every morning with a little dew and you will be you.  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
By chance I saw this poem the moment it was posted....and responded in a rather personal way. Instead of writing something here, I copied it, printed it, and hung it on a wall where I would (and still do) see it every day. I did that because you wrote yourself beautifully in this, but also -- without intending to, I'm sure -- you wrote me. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Thank you Ed for bringing this up. Martie, I missed it then. And I so appreciate it now. I have had a soft life compared to some I know, but have always appreciated that. I see life as a gift to be always thankful for and so appreciate this blessing. sincerely martyjo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"I've known the power of listening and now see the wonder of being understood" Profound poetry, Martie. Your words always touch the heart of me. |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
Nice poem, Marty...I always enjoy! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
glad this came back up I had missed it before so glad you are here Martie |
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