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February 21, Every Year
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February 21, Every Year |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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 February 21, Every Year Today you emerged from hibernation. I felt you tapping the shoulder of my memory. "Look," you said, "I am swept under the heartbeat of memory, sleeping, covered by hours, then by days, finally by years, until my laughter fades from memory and the sound of my voice is lost." "I am only noticed when February cuts into your heart or in my picture, one sided and posed." "You look for me across the mountain top as if my ashes are what seed the ground. I can feel the pilgrimage of your feet upon my soul." "I want you to know, that your heart beat is me, and the ache in womb, the full blue-veined breast of remembering is where you can find me, and I will always be there." "Trust your tears." ----------- In loving memory of Michelle and with the knowledge that she would want this day to be one filled with the joy of her memory, not of her loss. Today I will turn my feelings in a positive direction, for her, and for my beloved husband, Taylor, who will be getting his heart fixed today. /pip/Forum3/HTML/004427-2.html#35 [This message has been edited by Martie (02-21-2008 11:30 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And here I am, hugging the three of you.  |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Martie, Please know I am thinking of you on this day as you remember Michelle, I hope everything works out with Taylor also, it may help to know my brother recently underwent 5 bypasses in LA ( January 16) and is doing remarkably well.. Best John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ God knows that I have come to know and love your Michelle~ This is the anticipated reminder of how very important she is~ May the spirit of her little angelic self be with Taylor as he gets that heart fixed like new~ My prayers are with you all~ *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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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Martie- Its good that you are thinking postive at a time like this. It must be really hard to stay focus and to think postive. But you hang on there.  Lossing someone that close, Your own Child must be Horrible, And its good that you can think postive in such a horrible tragic time of the year. And the fact that your husband is having heart surgery today makes it harder, But you are very strong, I respect that a lot  I have to say though, The backround in your photo was very beautiful,  Sets the tone of spiritualness Kind of thing!-- Anyways, I hope that you will fight through this day...Hope you day is filled with happiness, Your in my prayers!  ARCTIC WIND |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hiya Martie it is so so good to read you...your poetry is so comforting, and really genuine...you have the ability to hijack the reader into your world...and it's a great place to be.... hugs Lee J. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I am here also... Prayers - dale |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Martie, Your lovely poem made me cry. I have lost two chlildren so it really hit home. My late daughter"s birthday is Feb, 17th so this is an emotional time for me also. Know that I am thinking of you and hope that everything turns out well for you and your husband. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lighting a candle that you may peace in your heart, and hugging you all with my heart. Lovely Martie. |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
What a beautiful tribute, thank you for sharing it! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Oh Martie that is such a loving verse in memory of your beautiful Michelle. my heart goes out to you at this sad time. I wish your dear husband a speedy recovery, my prayers are with you. Lindsay |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
reading these are always so hard on my heart...this one touches...as they all do. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
All love to you and your family Martie |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
{{{hugs}}} |
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Falling rain
since 2008-01-31
Posts 2178Small town, Illinois |
Poetry is a great way to express and get over some feelings. and this is a good way to think positve. the poem is really good! ~Zach~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A very emotional day for you, to be sure. Wrapping my arms around you. I trust that all went well with Taylor's heart surgery. I pray for a complete and speedy recovery. I have a feeling that Michelle is looking over her Daddy ~ and Mommy.  Loving, compassionate hug, Linda |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine 'penning!' |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Martie, Your yearly poem is so touching. We all seem to have a reason to be sharing your feelings. With me... our Joanne left us on Feb.16 1994 which seems a long time ago. She is always with us too. sincerely "late" |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Oh, Martie, your words really hold overwhelming beauty. Holding you close within my heartprayers, together with Taylor. love Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I'm Am hoping all went well Martie! ARCTIC WIND |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful writeI send my prayers |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
beautiful heartwords Martie... hugs to you my friend... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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