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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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(a repost in loving memory of my daughter Michelle) 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 and I can feel the pilgrimage of your feet upon my soul. Your heart beat is me and the ache in womb the full blue vained breast of remembering is where you can find me and I will always be there trust your tears. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
wow, this is incredible...I have never lost a child, but March 6 hits me the same...my "missing you" tells the calendar better than I do...this will be the third year...I hope it gets easier great poem |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Martie, this is SO beautiful...a lovely tribute to your daughter...thank you for sharing it... take care, janet marie I love you Is all that you can't say- Years gone by and still... Words don't come easily Like I love you, I love you... But you can say baby... Baby can I hold you tonight Maybe if I told you the right words At the right time you'd be mine... Tracy Chapman |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
This is beautiful and in simple terms beauty from ashes. I know what these anniversaries are like, I too lost a child going on 6 years ago. God bless you.. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh Martie, you truly breathe life into your words and my heart just aches with you my friend. I'm always here should you need a cyber shoulder. K 'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This is full of pain and memory Martie, thanks for sharing such a meaningful memory in your life!!! ~hugs~ Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
She will always be in your heart Especially with such a poem You are in my thoughts The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Martie, a very loving poem, and a beautiful last line.... and I will always be there trust your tears. Thanks for sharing. Parker |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you so much for helping me through this day with your tender listening hearts. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Today is the day in sorrows deep well Of remembrace and love of the cherished Michelle And I feel in my heart the love and the pain As my friend writes in honor of her blessed name I offer my love and a heartfelt embrace As your eyes swell with visions of her lovely face May your heart be in peace and comfort, my friend Til you join your Michelle up in heaven again Love Liz Septsong, I pray the same for you, dear poet Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Darling, Martie~ Squeezing you with hugs galore. God, how I ache for your remembering. Angel Michelle is watching over you. Bless you, mommy. Love~ Love~ Love~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Martie, there is no way I can imagine your loss or your grief but my thoughts go out to you. Bless you.....and the memory. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Martie I can't say I've lost one, but I have 3 I hope I never go through that. I wish you didn't either! God bless you, I hope your pain gets easier, she will always be with you in spirit and memory! Truly beautiful poem! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautiful! Michelle still lives in your heart, your soul and in the spirit of your poetry...especially this one. You have an Angel in heaven watching over you..... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Losing a child, I'm sure, is the worst grief that there is. HUGS to you, Martie. Your poem for Michelle is beautiful. Denise |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
for the past 8 years - October 24 looms large annually - you will understand having read 'week of 24 hour days' your ability to make me feel your pain is tangible - and I feel it as concretely as my own. |
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