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mirjam
Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246
Auckland, New Zealand

0 posted 1999-12-01 03:02 AM


Well this isn't so much a thank you for the poem Severn wrote me, but a poem about her
which her poem inspired me to write - I hope
to capture the amazement i find in her strenth and endurance.

I thought she'd arrive
in a parcel marked FRAGILE
- the box had been kicked around a bit -
but the signage was misleading - the
contents secure and in place.

I thought she'd
want to lie down and sleep,
- surely she'd be weary after these troubled weeks -
but she said so carefree no I'll be fine -
I can still run another mile
and I looked in wonder at her brave smile.

I thought she'd
give up and loose all hope
- surely it was all too much -
but no she said I've still got 2% coping
mechanism left - laughed and simply
worked on increasing that figure.

I thought she'd
need time to think of just herself
- surely there'd be no room for anything else
but how are YOU she persisted to ask
and I stared in awe at her servant's heart.

I think of her
and smile, for she too is a blessed light
that shines my way, with friendship, love
and joy - a heart at times covered in
despair, but also
courage-coated
hope-haloed
endurance-endowed
strength-saturated
& love-lined.

(K have you read 'footprints?' if you haven't
remind me to get you a copy).
PS Ditto to the last 3 lines of 'mirjam' my friend.


[This message has been edited by mirjam (edited 12-01-1999).]

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Severn
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704

1 posted 1999-12-01 05:08 AM


Oh wow.
And you thought I made you cry?
Hon - this is so lovely, and so humbling.
What can I do to thank you? I'll give you a squishy hug when I next see you - if you can fit me in between your 3 jobs!!!! This just means so much and that you see all that in me is just...amazing!!!!!
Love you Mirjam.
Your friend Kamla.

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
2 posted 1999-12-01 10:37 AM


Friends like you guys are a true blessing indeed! Amazing the things others can see in us, that we don't see in ourselves. And I bet that everything she's said here holds to be very true!
Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
3 posted 1999-12-01 02:00 PM


I echo WhtDove, here... it is amazing the effect we gave on others, even if we don't see it in ourselves. May god bless you both.

Michael

Echo Rhayne
Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495
Canyon Country, CA
4 posted 1999-12-01 05:10 PM


*sniff* me cry too...There are very few friendships like this, so when you find one, it is always wonderful to know each other is appreciated. These poems have given me a new light into being more thankful for the friends I do have, thank you!


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~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~



mirjam
Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246
Auckland, New Zealand
5 posted 1999-12-02 11:51 PM


Severn - you definately owe me a squishy hug - i definately will find time for you - you don't need to thank me - and i'm just sorry i couldn't fit in everything i wanted to write about you in one tiny poem - perhaps i'll just have to write another few whenever i get inspired next!!! Glad you liked it.
Luv ya back.

Wtdove - you're absolutely right!! It is amazing the things others see in you - and often you don't see it in yourself and find it hard to accept - i'm humbled that kamla has.

Michael - you're also absolutely right. Thank you for the blessing you guys all are too!!!

Echo - glad we could bring out your feelings of appreciation - i think it's so easy to take for granted the blessing friendship can be, and yes it is nice to know how much a friend can mean - gives you such warm fuzzies doesn't it - big thanks again K.
And you guys!

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