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The Day We Learned To Sew- Memory No. 2
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The Day We Learned To Sew- Memory No. 2 |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~*The Day We Learned To Sew*~I couldn’t find the eye. Your Mom smiled as she gently took the thread and needle, and pulled it through for me. I said I was left-handed and nothing worked! ~*~ I can still smell the cinnamon buns we so patiently waited for to smother in butter. I remember it like it was yesterday. Two girls, one’s hair almost on fire, and the other a stack of yellowed straw, So eager for a first sewing lesson. ~*~ We were eleven, going on twenty, and today was not fast enough to get us to tomorrow. Youth did not stop our inquisitiveness, We had to know it all, feel it all. Always seeking more knowledge of life. ~*~ Hidden in your pocket was the red lipstick, today's excitement tickled our souls. Remember how we giggled,as we planned it all? We told the lady at the store your Mom sent us, remember? ~*~ We were going to dress up as a model and ballerina, I had taken two of Mom's bras for us, and a simple box of kleenix would turn our inquisitive minds that day into a frenzy of trouble to come. Our futures were made that day, funny how life is. ~*~ That was the day we took that needle, and pierced both our hands in a pact. We pushed our hands together, until life’s blood flowed, and meshed, as finally one rivulet, flowed announcing our proclamation. ~*~ Together two hands held, one so freckled, one of alabaster, making a bond for life. Sworn that day, with a hug, we were friends forever, and ever, and ever. The day we learned to sew. ~*~Memory No. 2 for Willow~*~ art: "First Stitch" www.allwall.com music: "Hymn Hope" ~If you have a choice to sit down or dance, I hope that you dance~ |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
The beauty and sincerity of your emotions expressed so eloquently touches my heart to the deepest levels. The precious gift of friendship sustains us throughout our lives...and at times we find a special bond so strong that it carries over into the other side...I feel that in this, and I know that special gift of friendship will live forever. Thank you for touching my heart so tenderly, Sharon...you are such a special lady and a cherished and treasured friend! Hugs, and much love to you, dawn |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
This is so sweet, Sharon! Wonderful write and presentation. This brings back memories of my best friend and I growing up. We got into a lot of mischief back then, but we always had fun!  All writing comes |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
Loveably memeories of the closest of close. Blood sisters and blood brothers. I have fences to mend, thank you. Do not fear going forward slowly, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martha: Only you can see inside my heart, and there you peek so often, and for that I will always, always love you my friend. Be prepared I will make you swear friendship forever, and ever, and ever! Hugs! Lone Wolf: Us too I tell you, a ton of memory writes are yet to come! I am so glad I took you back to those memories they are so precious. Shadow974: Mend that fence and do it fast, as you just never know, in a whisper they are gone! Thank you for reading this. ~If you have a choice to sit down or dance, I hope that you dance~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mysteria~ And in the stitching ... many memories are secured to the quilt of forever friendship. Beautifully tender, my friend. You knew I'd love it. And .... I do. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sharon- Such lovely and tender memories you've penned...this is beautiful. Isn't friendship such a blessing...and the memories will last forever.. love and hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Mysteria, you've sown a blanket of love in this tear jerker.... The voice in this piece is like an angels melody, reaching beyond the clouds on its way to an angel's ear. I know she is smiling down rays of beaming love your way ..... as she picks up her needle and starts quilting all the good times you've had. Your  speaks lovingly.  ((~.~)) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
What a wonderful nostalgic piece Sharon... this is penned as vivid as a Life magazine cover by Norman Rockwell. A tender moment of innocence and friendship captured in ink. very lovely memories, thanks for sharing them with us. jm When your own emptiness is all thats getting through |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well Ladies... I suppose if I sewed, and if I were going to have a quilting bee, you four and Martha would definitely be on my table of happy little quilters! LOL...I never learned how to thread the needle that day and to this day the air gets blue if I try, however, Willow stitched quilts to die for, now there might just be a memory there too! Thank you all for putting up with my memories they are so vivid right now. ~If you have a choice to sit down or dance, I hope that you dance~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 07-16-2001).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
This is magnificent! It unfolds the memories beautifully and powerfully vivid. Thoroughly enjoyed the read. And, Mysteria, these vivid memories are so very important right now in the healing from this loss. Mourning is the balm to soothe a life. [This message has been edited by VAS (edited 07-16-2001).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
really enjoying these... you tell the stories well and they have a great personal feel to them.. good work..I enjoyed!!! |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
I once read a response you made to another poet here at Passions, who tells stories similar to these....how much you wanted to be able to do them as well... my dear, you do them QUITE well.... |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Sharon, this was a very enjoyable read... "Vivid" is a very good word to use here. If this were a short story or even a novel, I would read it enthusiastically, for your passion for life flows through your descriptions and recollections in a way that could surely be published. Look forward to more "pictures from your album". -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Sharon, this is beyond beautiful, my friend! Lovely write here. Sauni Sauni :) |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Virginia: I know, I know, and I have to see them and write them, thank you. CPat Hair: I am glad you enjoy my scribblings. Lady In White: Yes, I remember that! Well, I suppose you need memories to write about sweet lady, and it flows. And these can not get out fast enough. Thank you. Mark: I really appreciate what you wrote in your comment, as I am really trying to collect these and then decide what I will do with them, and maybe the poems could become a little book, thank you. Saunni: Thank you for your nice compliment. ~If you have a choice to sit down or dance, I hope that you dance~ |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
the essence of poetry. Thank you for letting us enter into your memories. Lovely write. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Mike you are so welcome thank you for joining me. I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean? - Lee Ann Womack [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 07-17-2001).] |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Mysteria, Just wanted to let you know that I've finally learned (from you) how to do these beautiful gifs.......  Thanks... ((~.~)) |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ah Maggie, I knew you would get it! Welcome to the land of make believe now, love yeah! And thanks for reading one of my wonderful memories too. ~And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance ~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
This is so tender and an enchanting glimpse into the world of 11 year old girls. You didn't mention all the blood spots on those first pieces of work! At least there were on mine. I never could wear a thimble! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Trillium I forgot that, and yes, there were lots of them! Thanks for reading this, and yes LOL, there were tons! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
this certainly brought back alot of memories of my friend Dianne and I..the blood sisters and everything..and the Hymn Hope music makes me cry everytime i have ever listened to it.. It is so beautiful..hugss ~Victoria~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Victoria: I am truly hoping this series will do just that - bring back memories, mend fences of friends, and generally, just make us stop for a minutes and appreciate those we loved than and now. Thank you and I adore your work by the way. ~And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance ~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon--what a wonderful way to remember a friend of forever. Full of the sweetness and innocence of the time when you were young together...I really enjoyed reading this. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you Martie, I only wish I could put it into words that sing like yours! ~ You do this dance only once ~ |
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