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To Learn Gentle
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To Learn Gentle |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To Learn Gentle In the back room the sun spills quiet, then the chiming of children’s laughter, laughter like music, a simple symphony. With the sound the room ignites with gladness, beckons me to the green neighborhood, to four of varying ages of glee, each with a week old kitten of black with light blue eyes. As my heart melts again I wonder, will they learn in curled fur of love to be gentle? [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 08-02-2001).] |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Only if we show what gentle is, and to be gentle is not to be weak...very gentle smile |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh, Martie, this one imparts a gentle quality that is also gentle on the eyes and spirit! I can see the kittens now...and the children, and what a lovely picture it is! The road goes on forever, and the stories never end... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Such lovely thoughts. As said before me ... they will learn gentle from those who take the time to teach. The laughter transcended the page~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
You are one of my favorite poets here on the board, you are so sweet and your words lift me up at times and I'm sure you don't even know it. Sometimes I feel so alone I'm going to cry and I usually do. Thank you for your poetry and the fine way you present it. I admire and respect you, Martie, so very much. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
They will learn to be gentle from those that teach in a gentle way. This is lovely, Martie. I love every word.  (((hugs)))Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I do so love the way your mind works... and your poets pen ... they are both following the lead of your heart. The result is a gift to us  me |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Gentle is as gentle does, and if I were in Marties shoes, I would share this with the children, to see what they brought forth in sunbeams and giggles.... [This message has been edited by Lady In White (edited 08-03-2001).] |
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illusion Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296 |
What a beautiful moment this captures. I believe gentleness IS learned, not inherent - but your words tell me they have a great teacher close at hand. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Logan--Yes, gentleness is not weak, in fact it is a strength. Sunnyone--It was a lovely picture..thanks for seeing it with me. Marge--Not sure gentle can be "taught", but learned, yes, from watching the interaction of others who are gentle, by example. Kathleen--I think this is one of the nicest things anyone has said to me...thank you so much for letting me know your feelings. Michael--YOu are so right..I'm glad you liked the poem. Janet Marie--Thank you friend for your always uplifting replies. Lady--you could be right...perhaps I will. illusion--thank you for reading and for your sweet reply. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ah yes - Kids+Kittens=Big Smiles..  Nice, Martie..  |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie- Well, I would have sworn that I already replied to this one...go figure.. Glad I found it again, so I have another chance to let you know just how much I love it. Reminds me of one of my favorite poems... "Children Learn What They Live"...and so very true it is. Wonderful write, sweet friend. hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
When those kittens snuggle up and purr in the ears of gentle giants heaven speeks. Throw your heart out in front of you |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
If you are around then I have no doubt that gentle will be lesson number one closely followed by fiesty but I ain't about to say why!!!!!!! I always enjoy reading the wonderfully unique and vivid creations by you but that ain't news to you at all is it? |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Gentle breeds gentle, wonderful write. |
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howpeculiar Member
since 2000-12-12
Posts 56 |
Not a sweetness, but a softness at the end, and a pause for thinking. You write so quietly, Martie, but with the resonance of thunder. |
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