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Hands Across Time |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Hands Across Time ~*Marge Tindal*~ Into this world gently lifted these times may have been the best Placed with tender loving care first suckle at mother's breast Stroked and cuddled in blessed wonder cradled in lullaby's song Handed over to Daddy's hands also gentle, yet strong Discovery through these hands of teaching Grandmother's clasped in prayer Knelt in tandem kinship with gentle stroke of hair Grandpa's hands of leather different from the rest Tanned and supple with outdoor delights I think I liked these best Childish friendships offered hands held in Ring-Around-Rosey Shyest slip of hand-in-hand with first-love was so cozy Treasured memories of hands that touched me across time Lay now in lifelines of the heart forever etched in mine Take these hands I offer you they have held a world of treasure Reach out and touch another's heart with your hands of love in full measure Palm to palm, take time to place them in gentle thanks for all you've known When you grasp hands in gentle friendship you'll never be alone ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Marge~ you'll always have my hand.....  SEA |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, let go long enough for me to clap, then join again for a ring-around-the-rosey... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
This is a lovely poem Marge. I greatly enjoyed it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
My friends~ At 4:38 a.m. this day - I helped deliver a friend's baby. Mother and daughter are doing fine. As the ambulance attendants (who finally arrived) loaded them for transporting, Laura said, "I'll never forget your helping hands." Thusly, after a well-deserved sleep, this one came to me. Thank you for enjoying the hands of friendship. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
MARGIE!!! HOW WAY COOL!!! I read this beautiful poem of family and generations wisdom to be passed on and when I finished it I put my hand on the screen to touch your hand.. and I was thinking how special this poem was.. then-- I read your reply about the baby... and it made the poem even more wonderful!! What a very cool moment of inspire... Its no surprise we call you MOM of the forum.   *hand on screen*...hugs Margie I love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Marge this is wonderful. All of those hands so precious in their individual ways. Good poetry. Joyce |
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Tessa Member
since 2001-04-21
Posts 67Ohio |
Beautiful, what you've captured here. This poem really touched me. Thank you! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ Thank you, darling lady. It was a moment I'll never forget. Laura and Jim named the little darling this afternoon~ Diana Michelle ... Diana is my middle name so I think I've been Auntie'd in !  Joyce~ Thank you for enjoying it. It is special to me. Tessa~ Welcome to Passions. I am pleased you were touched by this piece. Thank you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
a memory to cerish always...thank you for sharing this.... hugs to you....Lauren~ *** "Within you I lose myself |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GreenEyes~ There is so much love in this piece. I'm glad to have shared it with you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
We've much to be thankful for, don't we...so many hands of love to remember and in return extend to others. Thank you for your hand of friendship, Marge. I will always treasure it. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marge, you deserve a big hand for this one...there is nothing like the importance of touch...this is a keeper.. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Very true, my friend. I thank you for extending yours to me that first night here. You are someone to hold in friendship. Balladeer~ I believe in the importance of a touch too, my friend. We've held hands in this friendship circle for quite some time now. Thank you always for being there. *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a beautiful poem... what an incredible experience! *S* Congratulations on both, "Auntie"! *G* |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
a moment to treasure. congratulations! thanks for sharing that moment. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuthernGal~ Thanks so very much for the congrats ! She's a little hand-held beauty ! GentleSpirit~ Yes ... and forever I will treasure it. Thanks so much. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is lovely, Marge! Corinne |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ I'm in here cleaning up some overdue correspondence~ Sorry I missed yours ... thank you for enjoying it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Might I say I loved the poem, but also love how you extend your hands in friendship with no attachments Marge. Talk about practicing what you preach - good for you, as you are one of the few that do it! (hugs) Please visit me at my new homepage: |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed your warm words Marge...James |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Marge, Such lovely words. Here is my hand, my friend. Michael Proust- |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mysteria~ Thanks, doll. No strings ... those things end up tangled ! Of course ... I do attach my heart ! JamesMichael~ I am very glad to know you enjoyed it. Michael~ Pleased to grasp your hand in friendship, sweet friend. Love n' hugs to ALL ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Amuse_mi Member
since 2001-04-22
Posts 110 |
I really liked this. Great sentiment in phrase. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
AmuseMi~ Thanks so much. I'm kind of a sentimental poet for sure ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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latin passion Senior Member
since 2001-04-26
Posts 576 |
what a special gift for all... and for being that kind of friend. To be there on a drop of a dime, to help put her pain at ease. Congratulations to you ~~ a friend, and to mother and child as well. LP |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Margie girl, as always you have the ability to lift me, and I surely needed this today. You are without doubt an absolute marvel love, this is utterly truly fabulous. And I'm keeping this one for sure. Wonderful work love take care love and warm stuff Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Hey...way down here (yup it's me!), trust you to lend a helping hand! How special was that? Just think she may call her Marge, and then we would have two of you and that would be even more special! Nicely done after the night you had - what a memory this is going to be, for you, the Mother, and the wee one! Please visit me at my new homepage: |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Marge ... I loved your thoughts in this piece. Hands that have touched us through time, beautiful sentiments! I found my mind drifting to the many I have been blessed to know ... thank you for this sweet remembrance. Beautifully written! Best wishes, /Kit |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
I must hold up my hands in awe of you, wonderful write Marge, Regards, Olias |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Marge Wonderful as always, and you are so lucky to help your friend with delivering her baby. Precious Gift of life... Loved to read this lovely gem. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LatinPassion~ Thanks for the congrats, I'll pass them on. Mother, daughter and Dad doing fine. Marsha~ I love a good 'lift' myself ! Glad I could assist, love. I LOVE YOU ! Mysteria~ Well ... it's Diana Michelle (Diana for ME !) She's a cutie alright. Kit~ That is so nice to know. It is just what I felt as I wrote it. Thanks, gal. OLIAS~ Thank you, poet friend. Charisma~ Yes ... precious ! And I feel just totally blessed to have been there. Thanks, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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