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Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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since 1999-08-26
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northern mountains, Idaho

0 posted 2001-02-06 08:57 PM



The hem
had begun falling out
of your favorite red twirly-skirt
when the end of my world came and you
were gone. I never sewed it up. The skirt lies across
my lap, caressed by my fingers, faintly fragrant
and dainty, as your memory lingers on.
It looks impossibly small now, for
the way you suffused my
soul, my days, so
full and
complete. I can feel now
why you wanted to wear it every
day. You were enchanted in graceful motion.
I can still see you dear and sweet, in the mirror of
my mind, before life held me behind; my lovely daughter
Sheena Rose, six years old, spinning in circles, nearly
breathless, making it wave in scarlet spirals; with
your long hair flying, blue eyes shining,
and your beautiful flushed,
eager little face
laughing

.


The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G.



[This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 02-06-2001).]

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laryalee
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since 2000-06-19
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Alberta, Canada
1 posted 2001-02-06 09:02 PM


This brought tears - so terribly, sadly, beautiful....I don't know the background, but my heart aches, and my mind does not want it to be true.
Lary

Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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2 posted 2001-02-06 09:16 PM


Thank you so much - I write through tears of gratefulness for your kindness.

I just went to see your site, and after reading Alberta Chill, I had to come back before finishing, to tell you how beautifully meticulously you describe the winters I love so well!  What magical imagery! Thanks again!

P.S. And yes, mine is a true story.

Oh, my dear friend, I just went back and read your Journey of Grief - and MY mind didn't want to believe that IT was true!  No wonder your heart is so tender!  I'm so terribly sorry for your loss!



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Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
3 posted 2001-02-06 09:23 PM


Rosemary,
Bless you my dear, a lovely write.

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4 posted 2001-02-06 09:40 PM


Rosemary, my friend~
You are so gifted with heart ...
so loving, so giving, so enormous.

This seems like a photo that comes to life
with your sweet memories of Sheena Rose.
I can just picture that little twirly-skirted princess.

Hugs, sweet lady ... such hugs I send to you.
I Love you~
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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lucky
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since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601
Idaho
5 posted 2001-02-07 02:09 AM


I was wondering why we been carrying that thing around all these years. I suppose the same goes for that 'lil rocking chair. Your such a sentimentalist. How are we ever going to move all these memories.

Mush love, your husband dale

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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Glen Hope, PA USA
6 posted 2001-02-07 12:02 PM


As always, your words move me. How precious these memories are and how precious they will remain  

~ Ruth
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Irish Rose
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7 posted 2001-02-07 02:50 PM


God bless you

"I walked beside the evening sea and dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis



Sunshine
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8 posted 2001-02-07 03:09 PM


Hugs, our Rosemary...

ethome
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since 2000-05-14
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9 posted 2001-02-07 03:22 PM


Rosemary you have such a tender heart for this kind of thing and you write it so well!    ethome

Reality seldom bears the possibilities of imagination!

Wilfred Yeats
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since 2000-08-04
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Wilmington, Delaware
10 posted 2001-02-07 04:43 PM


{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
You are loved - and my faith assures me - she awaits you in heaven

Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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since 1999-08-26
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northern mountains, Idaho
11 posted 2001-02-07 05:31 PM


laryalee - thank you so much, kind friend!

Seymour Tabin - and thank you too, so much!

Marge Tindal - I appreciate your comments so much!

lucky - oh, my dear husband, what can I say?  "That thing?"  Her cute little skirt?  Well, what can I say?!  I love you.

hoot_owl_rn - thank you for reading, and for your sweet words.  I'm excited for your wedding day - almost here!

Kathleen - thank you for your blessings!

Sunshine - thank you my friend.

ethome - I appreciate your comments and kindness.

Wilfred Yeats - thank you for your care!!!!!!
And I believe that too.


David2
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Posts 407

12 posted 2001-02-07 06:05 PM


Rosemary,
    Your love and loss is very evident and so eloquently stated. What a lovely memorial. I am sorry for your loss.
               David2

lucky
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since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601
Idaho
13 posted 2001-02-08 09:45 AM


Well my Sweet,

You got your snow..! I figure your going to be twirling around in it in just about a minute... What a glow you can get with a little white.

Love your husband dale



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Martie
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California
14 posted 2001-02-08 10:58 AM


Rosemary--I can picture her so well...and still she twirls in your heart and always will...hugs to you, my friend.
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