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A Prayer for Life |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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(A friend this morning had labor induced three months early. If she hadn't, both she and the baby would have died. I saw her this afternoon and she is fine, her beautiful baby daughter weighs only 2 pounds 8 ounces...and I touched her...it was one of the most moving experiences I have ever had...the baby is stable at this time and the mother will be alright.) Thus this poem. A Prayer for Life Life is so fragile, its delicate arm is made of velvet and it breaths in muted cords fluttering with the harp cascading notes like questions into the small space that comforts. Nestled in a cocoon of softest flannel I touched it today with a finger oh so large and callused and not nearly clean enough from scrub to disinfect the longing that her skin absorbed or to sponge the fabric of tears that tore me back into another room with more tubes and breath a machine that pulled and pushed when all around said stop and let the spirit that is rising go. In that soft fingertip of love I held my heart and prayed again for it has been so long in coming, so long since I prayed for life I pray now. < !signature--> In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 09-12-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Experiences like that can really show one how precious life is, right, Martie? So many people ready to give up and throw in the towel and a little baby fighting for the chance to live....that says it all, as does your poem. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey Lady...Hugs to heart for this one...very moving...luv and prayers from me. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Beautiful Martie. Many are the kinds and ways of love and a babies touch is so special. Glad you were there to experience this...and for the wonderful way you shared it with us. Give your friend and hers my best. jwesley |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Martie - That you can glorify God with such beautiful words - shows to me that you pray with every word you speak - I must believe God answers such prayers and will answwer ours - as we all pray for this so tiny baby |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer--it sure does...very precious. Serenity--thanks for the love and hugs. jwesely--thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Thank you Bill, for your sweet words and prayers. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Martie, *Hugs* for you and your friend. Prayers for that tiny babe. Thank you for sharing such a wondrous experience. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Fee Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 381Melbourne, Australia |
You would be suprised at just how determined a prem baby can be and the will that it holds to live. My baby (now 3) was born 10 weeks prem, her weight was 1.2kg just under the size of a bag of sugar. I bought her doll clothes to wear and still had to roll them up. My mother inlaw would not change her nappy incase she snapped one of her legs. (at this I smiled) God blesses us with precious little gifts and your friend has been blessed. Touch, love and a little prayer is a good start. The road ahead may not be an easy one, but one worth taking slowly... my prayers are with you all Fee |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, This really moved me, dear friend...life is so very special and children the most special of all...you are all in my prayers as I write. May God bless each of you. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Such a beautiful verse from you and as for the experience well you already know. My prayers for baby and mother as well as you shall continue. You are blessed to be able to experience this and your pen blesses us with your talent in bringing it to us.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ How tender and precious. Your love is a wonderful strength to your friend. Angels bring prayers to whisper into the the heart of God's tiny creature. I send prayers for all. Love you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sometimes modern technology is is wondrous thing - I have a niece who was born under the same circumstances and time frame - Today she's a healthy, normal, very intelligent teenager... More prayers enroute..  |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kethry--thank you so much for your warm words. Fee--I will pass this on to my friend and her family, I'm sure it will comfort them...thank you for sharing this. Michael--I appreciate your words and thoughts, dear man...thank you for stopping by to read this. Mark--I feel that I was blessed to touch this tiny piece of life...yes, thank you. Marge--thank you sweet sis. Nan--I know techology can do wonderful things now and she is at one of the best hospitals around, Loma Linda Medical center...thank you for letting me know about your niece...I will pass it on. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is PRECIOUS work... as is the baby ... Moved, touched, affected... regards, sudhir |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
I could say the obvious and say that this is a beautiful poem, which it is, but I think Sudhir said it best, your words really captured the fragility and beauty of life, your words carry the full awe of your experience leaving us in the same beautiful awe that you felt. THank you for this gift Martie "I have penned epitaphs on snow, and written my legacy in dust." self quote. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sudhir and Brian...thank you both for seeing the awe of my experience and for your sweet replies! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
**Tears** in my eyes as I post this reply...this is so beautiful Martie, this brings back so many memories for me...You have such a gift for poetry and such a kind beautiful heart...thank you for sharing both with us~ |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Butterflies, so nice to see you here, and thank you for the lovely repsonse. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I love life at any stage and pray for the protection of this child and complete and safe development. My heart goes out to the mother Martie This is a beautiful and loving verse Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very soft and delicate, Martie. You've caputured well the preciousness of life! Denise |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful Martie ... prayers to both, and thank you for this lovely reminder as to how precious our lives truly are. Very lovely.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
wow, this does make your heart hurt, and reach skyward along with you great writing |
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