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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
She dances out of the way of painful memories and neglect. The dance keeps her warm when she feels the chill of rejection. She dances on... gaining strength from other sources. She is beginning to realize that she is not alone. She dances on. Ida Werrett [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (08-07-2010 11:12 PM).] |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
dance on !! |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I do understand this Ida. When one is feeling all these things it is easy to think we are all alone. But once we share those feelings we find out we aren't the only ones. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is for my granddaughter Crystal's 21st birthday. Happy Birthday, Crystal. Love, Grandma [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (08-09-2010 02:32 PM).] |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
In this respect life itself is a dance of artistic doing and being. Neglected, it often finds a way through. When foully persecuted, somehow in the larger sense an adaptation is made. Lovely write here. A very happy birthday to your granddaughter! |
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Donovan Callinan Junior Member
since 2010-08-01
Posts 37Omaha, Nebraska U.S. |
I've always thought of poetry and dance as related arts. Liked this one. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
May your granddaughter always dance through life, Ida, in the knowledge that she isn't alone - and happy birthday to her. Helen |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you, Helen. My daughter died when she was 10 and her father isn't much of a father. (new family-new life) but she has begun to realize that there are others on both sides of her family who make up for the lack of a father. Ida [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (08-09-2010 02:31 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching piece Ida |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I'm so very sorry to hear about your daughter, Ida, but so glad that you and others are there for your granddaughter and that she now truly knows it. Growing up isn't easy no matter the circumstances - gosh, I hope I don't have to do it all over again like in another life but, of course, I wouldn't even know it anyway so no problem I guess. Helen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Beautiful and deeply poignant, dear Ida! I am sure you represent gold for your granddaughter, may she dance and bloom along the path of her life in the awareness of never being alone. Love, Margherita  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ida, this is an exceptionally lovely gift of poetry (and spirit) for your granddaughter, Crystal. May she forever dance on as has her loving grandmother! God bless you both! Love and hugs, Linda |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Dear Ida, may your grandaughter, Crystal, always salsa to the beat of a different bongo. This was fantastic! Richard xx |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Linda. Is that you? I can't believe it. I'm just soooo happy to see you here. I have missed you. Thank you for the comment. My granddaughter is blessed in many ways. She is an exceptional dancer, has many friends and just as a bonus, she is very beautiful. Best of all, she is a kind and thoughtful person, A Leo like yourself. Love, iDA |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I'm sure she will, Rich. She loves to dance and has a mind of her own. Thank you. Ida |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Dear Margherita, I'm so glad you are back too. I have missed your beautiful poetry and lovely comments. Love, Ida |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you so much, Dixie. Ida |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for reading. I appreciate all of your very nice comments. Thank you. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Awww, that was so sweet of you to say, my dear Ida Belle. As for Crystal, it appears to me that the petal did not fall far from the magnolia.  xo Linda |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Ida, just to talk you about caipirinha, don't try with kids, cachaca is an alcohol like rhum or whisky, sorry it was confusing. have a nice day yann |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
What a lovely tribute to a strong, nimble spirit! You have gifted her graciously with this wonderful poem.. great writing  ~Amaryllis |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Hi yann. I meant the kids who are over 21. They are still kids to me. Ida |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Ok Ida, I didn't know it was humor,I thought it could be but I was a little bit anxious...That's now Ok for kids... have a nice day yann |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Love these comforting thoughts and how they moved me. You've got so much style, and I so enjoy reading you. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
So sweet of you to write this for your granddaughter's birhday.I am sure she will cherish it. best to you Ida, jo Perry |
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