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Jamie
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0 posted 2000-07-01 12:36 PM


A Fine Case of Memories


My presensce is unwanted though I arrive by request,
of one in fearful panic of a tight painful chest

Upon a soft tiny blanket untold years old,
lies a cat of black onyx in silken repose.
A sad faced clown peers down at the dark langour,
as I wonder if sad clowns ever surrender to anger.
My eyes pause upon silver framed memories of youth,
tiny bronze baby shoes join baby's first tooth.

Of all the very fine things in this very fine home,
lie these cherished objects in a case of their own.
A part of loving memories of a life long lived,
a life now ebbing, slowly winding down to its end.
Many countless times over I have been here before,
albeit my shadow has never darkened this door.
For in many fine places are fine houses with faces
Having many loving memories in fine cherished cases.


A Footnote:
Though in my work we must try to keep a distance, events occur which leave an indelible imprint upon our very souls. Such was this.
jamie < !signature-->

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".  




[This message has been edited by Prometheus (edited 07-01-2000).]

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tracie66
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1 posted 2000-07-01 12:55 PM


jamie~
a wonderful read...well done  
Tracie~


Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe



Janet Marie
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2 posted 2000-07-01 12:55 PM


beautiful jamie...
wonderful writing
vivid imagery..
you have a very tough job
and this was a unique view at how it is thru
your eyes...
kudos, respect and gratitude to you...
and all like you who risk your saftey to help others in need.
it is quiet comfort for us to know all of you are there
take care, stay safe
jm


What the caterpillar calls the end ...
The world calls a butterfly
~LaoTzeTao~
~Butterflies are meant to be free~


Dark Angel
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3 posted 2000-07-01 02:25 AM


Jamie, the imagery here is fantastic, I felt as though I was there in that room. A beautiful poem from you as usual  
*hugs* to you and be safe  

Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive,
my body goes on, my spirit has died,
and I though alive, feel dead inside.

"Rose Petal"


Marge Tindal
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4 posted 2000-07-01 03:15 AM


Prometheus~
What a memory-shaker ...
so tenderly displayed.
~*Marge*~


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Butterflies_dont_cry
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5 posted 2000-07-01 07:35 AM


Jamie*
At moments like this it is so hard to not let your heart enter.  To view someone is a patient or someone in need is one thing but to view them as anything more is our own special wall of protection and keeps our judgement in place.  This was beautifully written and the story tugs at my heartstrings....I can see this so clearly you did an amazing job of weaving.  

Poet deVine
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6 posted 2000-07-01 11:44 AM


This is wonderful!! I liked it a lot.
X Angel
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7 posted 2000-07-01 02:01 PM


geee a Fine Case of Memories
I thought it was a Fine Case of Poetry

good'un
~H

Munda
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8 posted 2000-07-01 04:22 PM


Wonderful poem. Enjoyed it a lot !
Mike
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9 posted 2000-07-01 04:25 PM


Well written.
BSC
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10 posted 2000-07-01 09:47 PM


Jamie - Such a beautifully written, heartfelt poem.  I will ditto what JM said and offer my thanks as well.  Bonnie
Tanga
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11 posted 2000-07-02 04:25 AM


Memories are footprints upon our soul. They are be treasured and revisited as we journey. Those treasures are to be cherished. Be glad in them, they belong to you. Hugss <**>
Martie
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12 posted 2000-07-02 11:08 AM


Very tender and sad, beautiful imagery and excellent writing!
Sven
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13 posted 2000-07-02 12:31 PM


Jamie,
      the most cherised of memories are in the one case that can never be broken. . . the heart. . .

Superb poem my friend. . .

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl



ESP
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Floating gently on a cloud....
14 posted 2000-07-02 12:36 PM


You are tugging at my heart-strings, James!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie


"Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight."

Seymour Tabin
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15 posted 2000-07-02 01:59 PM


Good words, good thoughts, good poem.
Siren's Song
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16 posted 2000-07-02 09:45 PM


to enter strangers lives every day as some of us do.. and not have it affect us in some way is nearly impossible.. you have made a moment become an eternity.  Blessed be sweet poet man..
Jamie
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Blue Heaven
17 posted 2000-07-03 06:11 PM


My heartfelt thanks to each of you.
Your kindness is unsurpassed.
My apologies for the delay in conveying this to you.
jamie

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".



Poet deVine
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18 posted 2000-08-02 01:57 AM


Let's read this one again.
dgvarner
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19 posted 2000-08-02 04:19 PM



wow, jamie...sorry i missed this one...glad PdV brought it back up!   this is awesome, jamie...youve done a wonderful job with it!  
i imagine it would be hard to keep such a distance each and every time..something is bound to touch you as this on occasion..

love this..

dg



"Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you."
-Kahlil Gibran


Dark Angel
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20 posted 2001-05-15 09:16 AM


Glad I found this one again Jamsey.

I still love it
and it flows so beautifully.

Maree  

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