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These Three and Me
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These Three and Me |
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Martie
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Posts 28049California 
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These Three and Me In the mourning dove’s lament across the line of sky where time stops, in the bend to light of tulip face, I feel embrace of love not stab or wounded wide in cry, no, at peace from misery’s last sigh and hallowed by the places it has been. A mother's grace of smile to child in open arms now warmth displays to little me, so fragile strong in run across the lawn of time to grasp her skirt again and feel some safety there at last from past. And father young and captured in the sandy beaches of my heart, still ebbs, is gone yet flows to teach the steps to take past fear with open arms the beacon, into the depth so lit, to experience beyond the fear, the joy. Even winter with love just broken and child by death newly taken from me, I knew the white light around the place, this corner of grace was where to go to hold myself within my arms and know even past my sight that everything would be all right. And so those three with some of me have stayed in places they knew not, to break the chain that held me tight so I could fly within the mourning dove’s lament across the line of sky where time stops to meet them once again. ----------- 5-26-02 (In memory of my mother, Marian; my father, Vincent, and my daughter, Michelle) [This message has been edited by Martie (05-31-2010 12:49 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I reach out to hug you, dear Martie, you have written an overwhelmingly touching piece of poetry in memory of your loved ones. I feel like tip-toeing in respect of this sacred space of heart. Love, Margherita  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Sadly beautiful. Understanding your heart. latearrival |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
You are the mourning dove, sweet Martie. It takes your golden thread to stitch shut the wounds of night into morning; trap the light, shine it unto lost faces. Incredibly vivid writing, Martie! ...so much pain...sigh Jeff |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A deep, memorial gift of understanding... I cry with you new tears of past times... and breathe in new air of old pain... My sis...my heart... stands still with you. And then we leap...that life still is. Hugs for the grandchildren in your midst... for they are....wonderful! |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
You are an angel dear Martie. Blessings to you. Richard xx |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Tender, poignant writing.. had lump in my throat, and I don`t even know you. That`s how lovingly, how perfectly you portrayed them, portrayed your heart. May God bless you with comfort. ~Amaryllis |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You have the ability to let us see right into your heart, as if you were made of the finest crystal. A beautiful memorial poem Martie. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Martie,these are pure lines with deep sadness, thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. regards yann |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Very good (sis) Martie... and I believe we shall... dale... Speaking of ghosts, wouldn't you know here comes mine again... ~Rosemary J. Gwaltney~ [This message has been edited by lucky (06-02-2010 03:09 PM).] |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
dear Martie fluent heartspeak lies within your memorials always |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Martie...ya done good gal. I enjoyed this write |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your poetry is so full of grace and ever so lovely, and you never ever fail to tug at my heart strings. Bless you sweet, Martie girl~ |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful Martie ... this was truly a heartfelt and wonderful read.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thanking you so much, poet friends, for stopping to read this.  |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Very nice Martie - as usual - we know them well through the pictures and feelings of your poems! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
hugs my friend.... if I may still call you that after such long absence... |
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