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Such A Small Place |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Such A Small Place ~*Marge Tindal*~ Such a small place This tiny space The heart of a child Such a place of wonder Torn asunder This heart of a child Such a shame This candle's flame Unlit in the heart of a child Such shouldered pain does still remain in the heart of just one child Such a broken cup not filled up this shattered heart of a child Such a small space the unsmiling face Lies in the eyes of this child Such a small cry unheard does lie within the heart of a child Such a bleak day does dawn to carry on the death of just one child Such a small place does now encase the heart of this child Such times are trying Even the flowers are dying Such a small, small place *Inspired by Krista's (Alwye) 'Dirt Bathed Cheeks' |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Marge ... I knew where the inspiration was coming from before I even read your notation. You've captured such an aching sadness that dwells within our hearts in these situations. The innocence is lost so young for some. Beautifully touching Marge. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Marge, I'm moved to tears, how true how real, how ...... amazing. Yet again your talent shines through. Thought this was incredible. [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 07-18-2000).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Marge.... This one touched my heart..... thank you for putting it here to read..it was truly beautiful< !signature--> ~~~~~Live for Today~~~~~ taste every single moment [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 07-18-2000).] |
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MysticalNights Member
since 2000-05-17
Posts 112Oklahoma |
This is very touching.. Great read Marge.. A Dream is a Wish the Heart Makes... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lordy this is a tear jerker! Very poignant, my friend! Corinne |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Marge, This is so sadly touching. "Such a shame This candle's flame Unlit in the heart of a child" Is there anything darker than seeing a child whose flame has been extinguished??? Thanks for this one. Bonnie |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Marge~ such a sad piece, reminded me of the little face before me on the front page of yesterdays newspaper. A baby boy smiling but not so now he had been tortured and bashed to death in his home by unknown persons. So terribly sad Marge indeed. Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
This is truely sad when a child has happiness and innocense taken away. Darkness should never touch the heart of a child. Very beautiful. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ My heart goes out to them all. My thanks to Krista for inspiring this little piece of my heart. Marsha~ I'm moved to tears with each story of a child in harms way also. Thank you for feeling. Sunny1~ I'm pleased to share it. MysticalNight~ Thank you for the reply. Corinne~ Yes, my friend ... a heartbreaker to be sure. Bonnie~ May we all work to light the candles within a child's heart. Tracie~ So sad is the story you shared. I pray that no child is harmed. Oh ... my how it hurts to hear the sad, sad stories. MarkB~ Amen ! *Thank you all for your caring hearts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
GW [This message has been edited by Gossamerwings (edited 07-18-2000).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Deeply touching Marge......so much truth that needed to be spoken....a fine delivery you gave... got me right in the heart.....Thank you for posting it. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--You are so good at touching hearts with words. |
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Adrienne Junior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 20California |
A lovely poem, Marge. Thanks for sharing it... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GossamerWings~ Knock - Knock ? ETHome~ The stories of the children do touch us all. I appreciate your comments. Martie~ My friend, you know how my heart feels on this subject. If I can touch even one heart with their sad little stories ... I've done what I set out to do. Adrienne~ I appreciate your read and reply. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge~ I sit here typing as the tears well up in my eyes. You have touched my heart with your words. It is indeed a sad sad time when a child's light is extinguished. So much hope and promise lost. Each child's light is precious and should be nurtured. Great writing my friend. So much feeling in this piece. Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sucha a small place certainly does not describe your heart, Marge. It's one of the biggest I've ever seen.....  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 Marge......I knew the minute I started reading this that you were inspired by Krista's poem. You once told me that there was nothing more beautiful than a poem inspired by another...and this Marge shows the caring heart within you. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very touching, Marge. Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ You've also touched my heart with your friendship and caring. Balladeer~ You validate me - I thank you from the bottom of this heart. ButterfliesDC~ I'm the one so touched by the compassionate replies. I thank you and hope we both are continuously inspired. Denise~ My heart continues to fill with the kindness from the hearts of so many friends. Thank you, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Oh Marge....*near tears* I am sooo glad that my words inspired you. One by one, we can change the world, and I truly believe that. Keep on writing wonderous pieces such as this my friend, for they are always beautiful to read. *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Marge~ this is so sad...... I'm all teary now...... excellent job here..... - SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Marge: ....just tears.... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Krista~ With caring hearts, we MUST change the world. The 'small places' need us all. Thank you for your compassion, my friend. SEA~ I was stirred to tears in writing it. Thanks, hon. PassingShadows~ Hon, I understand. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
It only takes one person speaking out to save an abused or neglected child...but too many times we turn our collective heads because we CHOOSE not to get involved. never say never |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paula~ Thanks for the reply. I just hope that we all continue to be the eyes, ears and most of all the VOICES for the children of the world. I CHOOSE to be heard and to get involved in the life of a child in need. I've done it before and I'll do it again .. and again and again. We MUST be the voice of the children. Thanks again for your thoughts, Paula. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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