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Skyfyre
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since 1999-08-15
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Sitting in Michael's Lap

0 posted 2000-02-17 01:11 AM


Hush, now, little angels; the morning comes soon
To chase the silver shadows that follow the moon;
Let your dreaming fill you, your wonder take flight,
And soft wings spun of lullabies will lift you this night.

Sleep, now, little princess, and close your sweet eyes
And dream of bright tomorrows and turquoise blue skies;
Dream of fairies dancing on gossamer wings,
And hear their voices whispering the song that I sing ...

Dream, now, child of my heart, my darling young boy,
Of sunlight and of laughter, the purest of joy;
Let my song remind you, in slumbering ear,
That though I may be far away, in dreams I am here ...

Hush, now, little angels; to dreams gently go;
Remember that I love you more than you'll ever know.
Though I cannot greet you when the dawn wakes your eye,
I'll sing to you every night in my heart's lullaby.

This poem was written as a sort of farewell to my lovely children, Kahlan (4) and Damian (3), who will be moving to their father's house some 1500 miles away due to the fact that I will be going to school more than full time and will be unable to care for them.  They are, and will always be, the only lights in my life.


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 Full fathom five thy father lies,
Of his bones are coral made,
Those are pearls that were his eyes;
Nothing of him that doth fade
But doth suffer a sea-change
Into something rich and strange...


--William Shakespeare, from The Tempest





[This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 02-17-2000).]

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wayoutwalt
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since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)
1 posted 2000-02-17 11:06 AM


blimey how did anybody miss this from esteemed kess woops i guess i did too..its great writing plus it packs a punch at the end with the note o man sad for yuh skye great read tho
Fred Hobbs
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since 1999-06-08
Posts 329
Tallahassee, Florida, US
2 posted 2000-02-17 11:25 AM


Skyfyre,

These are beautiful thoughts, wonderfully expressed for a very sad occasion.  Thanks for sharing them.

fh

devina
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since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539
Cali
3 posted 2000-02-17 11:35 AM


This is quite a treasure Kess...I can feel your love shining off this page!!! I know you'll miss them dearly hun, but your heart is still in the right place!!

 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

Danny Holloway
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since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034
Tulsa, OK
4 posted 2000-02-17 11:38 AM


My little princess gets married in a week. She is and always has been my light and my life.  I know I'm not really losing her, but it feels that way.  So many memories of her as a child growing up and the many joys that came with each passing year.
I hope your children rejoin you soon.  You will not feel like a whole person without them.
Good luck with school and please continue your poetry.  You have a special talent!
Danny

Tara Simms
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since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244
Honea Path, SC USA
5 posted 2000-02-17 11:46 AM


Oh, Kess, this brought tears to my eyes.  I know how terribly hard this must be for you, such a sacrifice you are making.  Every mother wants to be their for her children. You are doing a noble thing.  I think it's wonderful that you are going back to school and especially great that you recognize they will be better off with their father for now until you finish.  That is so selfless, it captures the essence of motherhood.

As I was reading this, I was thinking it would make a beautiful bedtime book for children.  I could see the illustrations in my mind.  You should look into it!  Even if you only make one book to give to your children.  


 It matters not how strait the gate;
How charged with punishments the scroll;
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
--W.E. Henley



Denise
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Posts 22648

6 posted 2000-02-17 11:56 AM


Oh, Kess, your heart must be breaking. I'm sure it will be hard for you and them. This poem is beautiful.

Denise

Nan
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since 1999-05-20
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7 posted 2000-02-17 10:16 PM


The poem is wonderful, of course - the separation  has to be a heart-wrenching one...
Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
8 posted 2000-02-17 11:03 PM


Kess,
Your love for your children shines though, your beautiful spirit and your poetic talent, also. This was a pleasure to read, but heart breaking to know the why, and so I respond to this in admiration of your courage and sacrifice and with my best wishes to you and to your little ones.
God bless you all
Liz

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
9 posted 2000-02-17 11:13 PM


Kess this is beautiful! I know you're gonna miss them terribly! They shall be in my prayers as well as you. Hope you reunite soon!

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There's only two ways you can go...
One way you can save your riches,
And the other will save your soul.
Rich Mullins

Christopher
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Purgatorial Incarceration
10 posted 2000-02-19 03:16 PM


And you know what... they're probably thrilled to death to be away from you!!!
Ok, ok, on a seriousnote, this is touching and I'm sur they'll miss you just as much as you'll miss them. I'm sure it'll be touhg, but love can weather even the toughest storm!

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
11 posted 2000-02-19 03:37 PM


Skyfyre this is a precious poem.  I hope for the best for you and your family.    James
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