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Saying Goodbye
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Saying Goodbye |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Saying Goodbye It seems like just yesterday I was pregnant in the heat when you smiled and quenched my thirst with a friendship on the street Our girls giggled together and the boys grew up too fast some dark moments took our breath but the friendship was to last Was through sorrows door I walked while you listened to the rage you were always there for me a dear friend upon my stage You stood beside me smiling as with love I pledged my heart you held my flowers trembling you were there right from the start We talked of all the feelings and the ones we shared were rare not hiding from the other either laughter or despair You always made me chuckle honesty and that was that the dear sister of my heart I will miss you my friend Pat (For my friend of many years...to be read at her funeral services) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
You stood beside me smiling as with love I pledged my heart you held my flowers trembling you were there right from the start We talked of all the feelings and the ones we shared were rare not hiding from the other either laughter or despair ======================== Oh Martie ... Im so sorry baby....this tribute is beautiful ... she must have been very special ...you rhymed for her. that speaks volumes to me... youre in my thoughts sweet poet. As sure as God made wine you can't wrap your arms around a memory In the dark for me youre the candle flame that flickers to life ~Mission UK~ |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh Martie hon - I think it's beautiful...really I do. If you need me during this time you know where I am hey? Love you K ...and I have found that a lifetime can be lived in one moment... T.G.M. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Beautiful tribute, very beautiful. May the Lord bless her memory to your heart and mind. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Martie I am so sorry to read this, it's too sad. I know you would have been such a great friend and to have someone return that kind of friendship is something that you'll always remember...the sad beauty of this wonderful tribute bespeaks the depth of your always open heart...I wish you the best in this time of sadness...what a wonderful thing to have read at such a sad occasion........take care.....ethome The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. [This message has been edited by ethome (edited 02-17-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ You know I send *heart-hugs* for you and for Pat's family. Prayers to lift you all are wending their way. These are beautiful words - for a beautiful friendship. Love you, sis. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Martie, this is sadly beautiful, and sincere in its sorrow of remembrance... I am so sorry for your loss, and for your pain - how you will miss her. Her specialness will live in your heart and in your poetry.... Lary |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, The most loving tribute you can give your friend is a poem wriiten by yoou. This is so lovely and will ring in the hearts of her loved ones always. Liz |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I hope when I'm gone I get a word or two - to be the recipient of a poem such as this - seems way too much to expect! No doubt in my mind Pat is (I can't make myself use past tense) a most suoer lady. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Perfectly said! My prayers go out to those who loved your friend Pat. She will live on in their hearts and through your words, Martie. |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Martie---This is the first poem of yours that I've read. It is so wonderful and so sad. I, too, am sorry for your loss. I am also glad though, that you have known a friendship like this. |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Martie, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard losing such a close friend. Hugs and warm thoughts to you. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a beautiful tribute, Martie, brought tears to my eyes. HUGS |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you all so much for your caring thoughts...It is sad when loved ones pass on...but to have had such a friend for so long was a gift I will always treasure. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
It is obvious the gift of friendship and the depth of it she left with you is a very special one indeed. Very beautiful tribute my friend and I send you and her family all the prayers and hugs I can. God bless you and KNOW that he does no matter how you see it or feel it...it is there. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Martie ... I'm so sorry. This beautiful tribute to your friend is so genuinely moving, filled with warmth, love and caring ... something that you will always carry in your heart with you. Many hugs to you for sharing this beautiful poem and friendship ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Martie. I remember you posting when you knew this goodbye was coming... it inspired me to post one about my childhood friend. My heart hurts for you... but how you honored her and your life together with this poem! |
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