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When Anna Smiles
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When Anna Smiles |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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When Anna Smiles ~*Marge Tindal*~ I watched as she sat at the table Clearly no one else in sight Yet she talked to a vision I could not see And she held him with her words this night I'd heard the tale of this woman who had lost her man and her mind She rendezvoused with him on anniversaries in a world of her own lost in time She lit his cigarette for him Poured his drink and then her own No one bothered to tell her to get up and go home She toasted to their love Glasses held high To onlookers it appeared time had passed her by The candle flickered as she kissed him And with just an eye to bat he appears out of nowhere just like that ! When Anna smiles Did I also see the man she saw if only for a minute 'Twas their anniversary and she shared it alone or was he really in it ? Long after the lights were out after music had stopped playing I wondered where Anna went Could it have been crazy ? If the smile on her face was any indication I'd have to say there's a possibility that if it gives Anna a smile Crazy just might be ... a nice place to be ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is so special, and so original, Marge, it's a great story. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
ooh this is such a cool sweet weave ... crazy like a fox huh? very clever, creative writing Margie ... yes...sometimes living in our own little world is much better than reality.. the gift is never coming back into reality ... wonderful writing and weave spining margie-gator jm |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
The love that can only be seen by the heart is stronger than the ones seen by the world. This was beautifully written. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
i love this Marge...a wonderful thought and poem..love it, love it, love it.. haa...  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
looking in the eyes of a stranger, and seeing what they do...a gift, to be cherished... as we cherish you, Marge, and your unique talents... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--what a wonderful, sad, beautiful story..and you have given it such heart...I loved it! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kathleen~ She is very original - one of a kind. One of the little living legends of our community. I must give Balladeer credit for encouraging me to reach deeper into myself for these stories that need to be told. JanetMarie~ She is a lady who most of our community shuns for her ecsentric ways ... they call her crazy ... I call her Anna of a million smiles. INot2B~ I thank you for your warm comments. Victoria~ Thank you for reading of Anna. Karilea~ She is unique and to be cherished. Thank you, my friend. Martie~ I knew you'd see Anna's smile. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a fabulous piece of writing, Marge! Fabulous! Great title too! Denise |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- oh how i LOVE this one.  i can just see her now...sitting with him and the two of them smiling. it's too bad thatso many people choose to judge and label instead of looking deeper and seeing what's inside. 'Anna of a million smiles' is very fortunate to have someone like you who accepts her for all she is. love you, my friend, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
I love this - like a ballad - and a story after my own heart. Wonderful! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge, This was wonderful my friend. Perhaps, it is not Anna who is crazy, but those who cannot see what she sees with her heart. What a touching story that captivated my attention. I knew you would see . . . some things are so much deeper than what we see on the surface. 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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jonmcm Member
since 2000-10-11
Posts 222England |
This is lovely Marge - the power of happy/fond/loving memories! I Thanks Jon |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Oh Marge, this is such a beautiful story......I just love it.... -SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Thank you. She is a fabulous character to write about. Vicky~ I swear, through her love she made me see him too. She is such an inspiration. Rosemary~ I appreciate you reading it and identifying with it. LoneWolf~ Yeah, I really did see him through her eyes. I'm sure of it. Jon~ Yes, the power of memories is an awesome power. SEA~ Thanks, hon. It touches my heart to know her. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
another great piece from your hand Marge...its always a pleasure to read your poems in different styles.....love it. Charisma |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Marge, In agreement with Lone Wolf, let me just add that this is a fabulous poem. Anna is real out there, it is just that too many people are intrigued with less important menial things so they do not give a damn about the Anna's of this earth. I love this poem thank you so much. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
It's a fine line that's drawn between two worlds - Who's to be the judge of the better side???... Nice work, Marge..  |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Marge ... you've painted this picture in my mind perfectly! Now then .. the fact that I can see this lady so well, hmmmm perhaps "I'm" the crazy one ... or ... you're just an exceptional poet eh? OK, let's go with the latter! LOL! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marge, I don't know about crazy....but YOUR MIND would be a good place to be! What a wealth of treasures you have there! This is just an example of another one..... |
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GreyMouser Junior Member
since 2000-10-20
Posts 17 |
I've heard it said that crazy is just a state of mind. Who knows but those who visit that state. Well done Marge *s* Mike |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Charisma~ Thank you so much. JD~ Anna is very real and I'm sure there are Anna's living in every community. Thank you for feeling her. Nan~ AMEN ! And thanks. Kit~ How 'bout - I'm just another crazy poet ? LOL ! Works for me ! Balladeer~ You know that I thank you for encouraging me to unearth these treasures. *Hugs* GreyMouser~ Oh, man ... you said a pen full there ! Thanks for the read. ~*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 |
Is it crazy to love so deeply? Probably so. Would I give anything to love like that? OH YES...and whos to say he is not there with her...there are things of this world that not all of us can see. |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Crazy just might be ... a nice place to be Marge, this is pure magic...you've woven a most alluring tale. Robert Joseph |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
What a special piece Marge, oh to see through the eyes of another....and, I have to agree with some of the others, who's to say he's not right beside her. Not for nothing, but, my Mom's name was Anna and when she died I found it much easier to believe that she just went far away somewhere, I chose Florida. You don't suppose........ Bonnie |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paula~ No ... definitely not crazy to love so deeply. What a wonderful connection the heart maintains to those we've loved. RJ~ Thank you. Life contains the magic of the stories that live in the hearts of folks who are often found right down the street. Bonnie~ Oh, how you've touched me with your thoughts. I can promise you that the next time I see Anna I will hug her for you ... just in case ... or just because. *Hug* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Ah, Marge, what a penchant for storytelling you have, kind lady! This is just incredible! I want to share this with my friends, if I may? When Anna smiles...I love it! Rainydays |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Marge this is fabulous, I really like this one, such a brilliant story in this. I love it, you always write well, and this is no exception. Lovely poem, lovely write, well done. Take care Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I would definitely choose the crazy after reading this one. Sounds like crazy is much more sane than uptight and stressed out. Wonderful write my dear friend. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RainyDays~ Oh, thank you so much. Of course you can share with friends. That's the ultimate compliment and I appreciate it. Marsha~ You are so sweet to think so. Makes me aspire to be more than I am. Thank you. MarkB~ Hey there, cowboy ! Thanks for being here. 'And I'm crazy for loving you' Perfect place for a little Patsy Cline, huh ? ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
marge!! this is so awesome!! i miss so much in this fast paced open forum!!..  ..i'm glad i wandered off to the last pages tonite.. i love this so much..what pictures it paints..wonderful! hugs,dg "so lift your heart with mine...the depth to which it grieves is the height to which it can celebrate!" -Lisa Hussey |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Marge you are a great storyteller this is wonderful and you make your points so poetically sweet...like you can do so well.. what a great poem!! I just fell right into it and let it carry me through all of Anna's struggles and conquests......take care....you wonderful positive poet....ethome |
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poetic_imperfection Junior Member
since 2000-11-01
Posts 45 |
I think that at 25 years of age, I have seen things that no one will admit to know the truth or saying it is crazy. I LOVED your poem. It would be nice to think that a true love would continue through out time. Maybe they do, how are we to know. I say if it makes one smile and doesnt hurt another, let them be. PLY |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
~HUGS~ Sweet poet friend Margie yep crazy might just be the place Beautiful images in this hon...well penned Love to you Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Marge, what a fine madness love and poetry are and you've used one to reflect the other brilliantly. write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DG~ I do so thank you for wandering. I am pleased to see this one make the rounds again. *Hugs* ETHome~ Big hugs to you for such a sweet reply. PoeticImperfection~ How tender I found your statement - 'If it makes one smile and doesn't hurt another - let them be.' Thank you for your thoughts. Tracie~ Thank you for seeing Anna's smile ! Kethry~ What a wonderful reply. Thank you. *Thanks to each of you for sharing Anna's smile. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Life can be filled with such pain and heartache when the one you lived your life for is no longer there to share it...so yes Crazy sounds like the perfect place to be..."Anna of a million smiles"...what a perfect name for her Marge..she certainly gave me a smile of peace this morning~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
I don't know what else to say my friend, except that this is a most lovely poem .... I could feel through the entire poem... Regards O Marge, Sudhir. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ButterfliesDC~ Thanks ... I was digging in the archives and found your response to this one - Neglectful of me not to have said thanks before this. Accept that I always appreciate your thoughts. Sudhir~ And to you - a sincere hug that I hope finds its way to you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I knew this would be good |
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