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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2001-06-29 02:03 AM



Gypsy Sparrow
~*Marge Tindal*~

Dad called us gypsy sparrows, fluttering in unexpectedly
Stealing his heart with our antics, then flitting off to play
Mother always smiled each time he'd use that phrase
Gypsy sparrows ~ gypsy sparrows, please don't fly away

Times they changed, we flew the nest
Off to see the world, giving it of our best
Days passed into years of nesting on our own
until Dad urgently called one day
Gypsy sparrows ~ gypsy sparrows
Please, please fly straight home

Feathers in a flutter brought us home to cry
Saying goodbye to Mother, whose time had come to fly

Storing things in the attic, I came across a chest
Filled with memorabilia of things that Mom liked best
A photograph of parental youth, caught my eye in glee
My parents before I knew them, dated June,1943

Frayed edges of photographic memories
of young love in it's blooming
I turned it over then to see
script of Father's hand written for his bride to be


Beverly ... sweet Beverly~
My love, my darling wife to be
promise you will wait for me
I've flown across the ocean to another land
to fight a war that I have tried
so hard to understand
I do what I must do ...
But know I will return to you
In my heart forever stay ...
Gypsy sparrow ~ gypsy sparrow
please don't fly away
All my love ...
~Jack


Dad came in, sat with me. I held him in his sorrow
Tears poured forth for all the years
they smiled into each other's tomorrows
We placed the photograph on the mantel, side by side,
with another taken recently, of Dad and his life-long bride
Memories remain within a heart
of a love so truly known
Though far beyond the rainbowed skies
his gypsy sparrow has flown


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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© Copyright 2001 Marge Tindal - All Rights Reserved
ethome
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1 posted 2001-06-29 02:14 AM


Marge you couldn't help but be who you are....

                            "Beverly ... sweet Beverly~
                           My love, my darling wife to be
                            promise you will wait for me
                   I've flown across the ocean to another land
                           to fight a war that I have tried
                                so hard to understand
                               I do what I must do ...
                           But know I will return to you
                             In my heart forever stay ...
                          Gypsy sparrow ~ gypsy sparrow
                                please don't fly away
                                    All my love ...
                                         ~Jack"

It had to be Marge you had to write gypsy sparrow!

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2 posted 2001-06-29 02:33 AM


Ahh, Marge, what a wonderfully, tender story of a love that you wove so delicately. What a wonderful tribute that I hope you will print, frame, and give to your Dad..WELL DONE, guardian...most very gentle smile...ahh, Marge, sniff, do you have a small corner of that towel, I seem to have gotten something in my eye here..gentle smile

[This message has been edited by Logan (edited 06-29-2001).]

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3 posted 2001-06-29 02:35 AM


Beautiful penned Marge straith from your heart. There are no words enough to tell you how you moved my heart with this one. Your love for your parents shows in every line.

You are BEAUTIFUL my friend.

((hugs))
Charisma

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4 posted 2001-06-29 03:42 AM


Okay from L'Oreal to a tissue alert?  Well, the apple sure didn't fall far from this tree did it?  And, I do believe your Dad's gypsy sparrow flew, but certainly left a few of her small gypsy sparrows behind, one being you! Oh how I envy stories of parents like this.  I know you will cherish this one forever, and it was indeed, a most beautiful rendering of a child's love for her parents.  I commend you Marge and hope you share this with the family?

"Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself."
~ Hopi ~

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5 posted 2001-06-29 08:46 AM


Very beautiful, and tears are flowing. So sad that such a wonderful love has to be seperated, even for a short time. I love the way your Dad referred to you and your siblings, and as it turned out, to his love. It is a specail way of seeing things, and you obviosuly inherited it.
Peace
Sandra

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6 posted 2001-06-29 09:21 AM


Simply Gorgeous Marge. Gypsy sparrows..such a lovely name..

              ~Victoria~

Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist once he grows up.

                                            Pablo Picasso


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7 posted 2001-06-29 09:30 AM


Marge,
You touched a tender spot. Well written enjoyed.

Janet Marie
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8 posted 2001-06-29 10:38 AM


Oh my....please Ron we need a kleenex icon to go in titles...
Margie...words wont do this justice...
you just need to be kissed for this one...
what a very very special inspire and intend.
Hallmark needs to see this...Im very grateful I did.  
me

We're all feeding our lonely like it might go away,
Like the doors of heaven will swing wide open if we just find the right words to say.
~E. McCain

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9 posted 2001-06-29 12:36 PM


ETHome~
Thanking you ever so gently.

Logan~
Sifting memories here.  Thank you.

Charisma~
Thank you for making my day.

Mysteria~
Appreciate you, my friend.

CatalinaMoon~
So very pleased it gave you a moment of pause.

Victoria~
Thanks, hon.

Seymour~
As you so often do, my friend.
I thank you.

JanetMarie~
A very special inspire, indeed.
Thank you, sweet lady.
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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10 posted 2001-06-29 04:50 PM


This is so lovely... and so loving. And since you didn't put up a kleenex alert for this tender beauty, you'll just get wet when I hug you. *S*
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11 posted 2001-06-29 06:45 PM


Marge:  What a lovely tribute to your parents. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. You were born to be a poet!

Betty Lou Hebert

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SuthernGal~
Gonna be a flood ... your tears n' mine mingling !
Thanks, sweetie.

BettyLou~
Well ... Mother said I 'looked' like one.
Think there's a DNA test to confirm it ?
Thank you, friend.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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13 posted 2001-06-29 08:49 PM


*tears* This is so touching, Marge, so very touching. *tears* and I don't have any kleenex and my glasses are fogging up! Beautifully and tenderly done, Marge!
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14 posted 2001-06-29 09:41 PM




Oh Marge, this is perhaps the most beautiful work of heart that I have ever read by you.  Thank you for sharing this lovely and bittersweet moment in time with us   It would be an honour to enter this poem into my library.
There are no words to do this poem justice, so I'll just end this reply with a humble tear and a hug for you sweet poetess~

Take care,
Melissa~

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15 posted 2001-06-29 09:46 PM


Marge,
I have been told of your great talent and I just want to say...you have inspired me my friend in a very special way.  You have shown a love that doesnt die through the words of Gypsy sparrow, yet it also put tears into my eyes to witness such a sorrow!
Take care and god bless
Cindi (you were introduced to me by vlraynes)

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16 posted 2001-06-29 09:54 PM


Marge
What a stunning piece of writing you have given us and you have proved that love conquers all.  This piece really touched deep inside my heart, thank you........Sue

Suetang

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17 posted 2001-06-29 09:56 PM


You did NOT leave a hanky warning! Not Fair...

but I see, my Marge, where you found your flair!

Ah girl...sweet things, here...

your parents vocie, you shall always hear....

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18 posted 2001-06-29 10:03 PM


Oh,Denise~
I just knew you would like it, sweetie.
It was composed from the heart ...
and I'm glad it now rests in yours.
*Hugs*
Psst ... Wal-Mart has a special on tissues !  

Melissa~
I am honored to be placed in your library with this one for sure.
Thank you, dear.

Cindi~
Welcome to Passions !
Thank you for the kindness of your reply.
If you've got Vicky for a friend ...
YA' GOT A GOOD ONE ! !
Enjoy your stay ... we are glad to have you.

SueTang~
I so appreciate knowing you found it touching.
Thank you.

SweetKarilea~
Go over to Denise's ...
she just stocked up on tissues !
Thank you, my friend !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
                               noles1@totcon.com             

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19 posted 2001-06-30 03:47 AM



Marge-
   sorry i'm late getting here, my friend..  
   i absolutely love this piece of your
   heart and that of your dad's.  
   this is so beautifully written and
   so very touching...i felt every word
   of this one right along with you..  
   a truly priceless remember...  

   btw...i see you've met my friend, cindi.
   you're gonna love her!  

   love and hugs,
   ~vicky




"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes


[This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 06-30-2001).]

Marge Tindal
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20 posted 2001-06-30 09:41 AM


Vicky~
Thanks, hon.
I knew you'd like this one ...
You're such a sweetie~

*Thanks for introducing Cindi ...
A friend of YOURS, is credentials enough for me !
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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21 posted 2001-06-30 10:14 AM


Beautiful Marge!  I remember you telling me years ago about finding precious old things that your mother had put away and that you always did the same thing with pictures, children's handmade gifts etc... I knew immediately how much this would mean to Tara one day and I've been putting things in an old cedar chest that Jeff restored ever since.  Thanks for the great advice years ago and the beautiful poem today!  Love, Judy
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22 posted 2001-06-30 10:20 AM


Judy~
My heart just leaped into my throat !
Thank you soooooooooo much for coming in
to leave such a lovely comment.
Welcome to our family of poets and friends !

You and Jeff know just how precious your Tara is to me ! ! !

HUGS !
I love you guys ! !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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23 posted 2001-07-01 07:24 AM


Magnificent Margie,
My how I've missed you! And your words are still Magic!
Keth

Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life.  Patty Hansen.



Rick
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24 posted 2001-07-01 07:38 AM


The sparrow flew to heaven the gypsy went her way
But birds of the same feather will meet again some day

Lovely poem, I truly enjoyed it, memories of youth to the finding of truth

Rick

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25 posted 2001-07-01 07:45 AM


Marge,
Your poetry is so prolific and so wonderful, it's hard to keep pace with your talents
This is truly heart warming and beautiful, from title to the etching behind the photograph.
You come from a very loving family and it shows in your poetry and in your heart
God bless you, dear one
Liz

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26 posted 2001-07-01 09:12 AM


Margie girl,
THIS IS TRULY WONDERFUL


I love this Margie, I really do, so much beauty in your words. Yes Gypsy sparrows, YOU were surely born to write beauty. Such a talent such a beautiful write, Oh you've touched my heart today darling sister.

Take care
love as always
Mushy
    

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



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27 posted 2001-07-01 12:20 PM


Kethry~
It is good to hold you in the circle of friendship. Thank you.

Rick~
The tenderness of your poetic reply touches my heart.  I thank you.

Elizabeth, my friend~
You know that I thank you dearly.

MarshaLove~
From my   to your   ...
A nice place to be.
Thank you, sister dear.
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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28 posted 2001-07-12 02:27 AM


Kethry~
Thank you so much ... I'm glad you got to share this one with me.

Rick~
I loved your thoughtful verse.
Thanks bunches.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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