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Laying Down Pen
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Laying Down Pen |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC 
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"Laying Down Pen" Shadows linger, as the darkness surrounds The tears falling down my cheeks, the only sound Wind blows through the chill of the night And hard as I try, I can't see the light My heart hangs heavy, as the tears do fall Pain twists like a knife, as I surrender all Your face and voice I miss so much Mom...I miss your very single touch It hit me full force on this very night Can't help how I feel, try as I might Feels like my heart will literally break into two As memories play on in my mind, memories of me and you So for now this poet lays down her pen Gotta stop for a while, but I will pick it up again And the night is slowly passing, but the pain is still here As I wipe away once again, a descending tear Guardian Angel of mine, where did you go You left too soon, before I got to let you know I love you so much, finest words in Webster couldn't express When it came to a Mom and a friend, you were the best Looking up at the moon hanging high in the sky Waiting for the dark of the night to pass on by My mind drifts to those pearly white gates And thats when I realize everything, even your death was fate ~Amy M. Kennedy~ |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I wish you peace, Amy. If you are going to leave, I hope you will be back soon. Your mom is still here with you, though I know through your poetry how much you miss her. Take care, Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
wow...took all the words from me.my heart is breaking. I feel the love and pain as you miss her. I'm sure she is smiling down on you now. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Amy, lovely write. I hope you're not really laying down your pen. I would miss your profound words of wisdom. Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
this is beautiful and heart wrenching Amy, I am sure your mum is right there beside you dear. Don't lay down your pen for too long, Passions poets would miss your heart.  Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
<Amy... < !signature-->sweetie...everything in life cycles .. and things that we think we have defined and filed in a quiet place .. well, sometimes they quietly come back up on us... and its perfectly normal.. and your allowed. Somethings never leave us, some losses will always take a part of us with them .. but it is the things left behind that we should hold close and draw strength from ... when these dark nights roll in.. some things hurt so much that it does indeed take our words from us... but when you were in this lost moment.. what did you do ... you picked up your pen and the two of you wrote a beautiful heart touching poem together ... one of your best to date as matter of fact you are a poet baby....whether or not you write for awhile ... poetry is always inside you... as is she .. and she will inspire you time and time again ... Find your strength in the traces she left behind ... like the beautiful young woman whose name is at the top of this page for one ... love you sweetie... one day at a time... ~Traces Left Behind~ What's left of me ... inside of you ... did I leave anything behind, am I a whisper in your heart ... a ghost of sweet regret in your mind. Did I leave a trace of contentment ... did I mend the hole in your heart, am I a secret that you keep ... a kind memory that love imparts. When you think of me ... does it bring a gentle smile to your face, do you cherish the love we shared ... is it held in a special place. Did I leave a lasting impression ... any footprints on your soul, did my love bring you peace ... did I complete and make you whole. When you cry late at night ... am I there in your tears reflection, did my love inspire you ... did I give your life direction. Will I always be inside of you ... a soft shadow, a treasured memory, will you look back on this love ... will this time be an echo of destiny. Did my love make you strong ... did it help you to see your own light, did my touch make you warm ... did my embrace comfort you in the night. Can you now see the beauty in you ... can you love yourself thru my eyes, can you accept fate's reasons ... walk the path to where love's future lies. All of these things you have left in me ... a thousand kisses on my heart, I hold on to the memories ... and cherish this love ... now that we're apart. Janet Marie for DeVante'... with love always ... for all the traces left behind. There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 10-28-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a lovely tribute to your mother Amy, so beautifully expressed. My heart aches for your loss, yet she is truly there, in heart and soul ... forever she is within you. Best wishes and hugs to you, /Kit |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
She's always with you Amy. . . we see her everyday in you. . . Beautiful my friend. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
(((warm hugs)))....and you brought some tears up to me either.... you have penned your soul and heart, and know that your mother is always near. Take care aimster, hope to see you back soon. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Extremely touching write, Amy. I hope you won't be gone too long. We'll definitely miss your beautiful words! Take care, my friend. sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Aimster~ Winged ~HUGS~ are floating your way Love Tracie~ Tender and loving piece hon Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Elizabeth-- thank you for your heartfelt reply. i am not really going to leave passions. i am just laying down the pen for a bit. sometimes it hurts too much to write, if that makes sense...even though it is still the most wonderful way i've found to release my feelings. take care. Ron-- what a sweet reply! yes i do miss her very much. thank you for saying she's smiling down on me. that makes me take care. Lynne-- well that is quite a compliment. my words are profound? wow. coming from you lady, that's a high compliment. i humbly thank you. take care. Maree-- i like to think she is with me. don't worry i won't lay the pen down for too long...just long enough to heal. thank you for your kind words. take care. Jan-- well what do i say to you? you always leave me speechless, in a good way. to say thank you for your kind words and beautiful touching thoughts seems very inadequate. my mother if she was alive would find you and give you a huge hug! thank you for always supporting and believing in me. you have NO idea how much it means to me. i love ya! take care Kit-- your replies are always so lovely. you really know how to make a person smile! the thought that she is with me in heart and soul comforts me, thank you. take care. Sven-- how ya do it?? with just a few words you always make me happy and smile. i got a real big smile right now. the highest honor anyone could ever say to me is that they see my Mom through me. Thank you! Charisma-- thank you for your sweet reply. don't worry i'm not really leaving...just taking a break. i really enjoy your poetry too! take care. Kris-- thank you for your wonderful comment. also thank you for the special email you sent me. please check yours, you have something waiting for you there as well. take care hon. Love ya all, ~Amy~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Traciee~ thank you for your beautiful response as well. sorry i missed you when i typed to the group up there. but please know that all of your comments to my work make my heart smile. take care. ~amy~ |
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