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Martie

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0 posted 2001-11-20 04:35 PM

Pausing to Think

of the green tree and the briar
the ocean's rushing flavor
the quiet pond and river's song
the mountain climb I savor

The voices distance still recalls
the lives that touch my essence
the fairy dust that round me twirls
to magic smile of strangers

of the grandmother who held my hand
who made the lemonade
and whistled bird songs to the sky
with answer's serenade

of the freckled lift of father
who took me to the sea
and drenched me in salt water’s swirl
though gone he still holds me

of mother tender hearted
whose wisdom smiled me open
to find the best in those around
her spirit still helps coping

of my precious little girl
who twirled into my being
a treasure held within her palm
still open for my seeing

the love of friends who understand
and fold me in their comfort
who see the beauty time has woven
and tell me how they love it

of time that marches with my sons
now gown and filled with living
who with their seasons blessed by love
their own roads are beginning

The loving touch of a good man
the sound of music playing
the poetry that speaks for me
and ears that hear my praying

of many blessings of the moon
and sunsets touched with golden
the lessons of days gone before
that in my heart I’m holding

For poetry and poet's dear
who share their hearts so freely
across all time and boarders water
frindship's garden to greenly
_______
added last stanza...what was before still holds true..in this repost.

[This message has been edited by Martie (edited 11-20-2001).]

Cpat Hair

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1 posted 2001-11-20 04:42 PM

yes..what was still hold true....

excellent piece Martie... always a joy to read your words.

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2001-11-20 04:51 PM

Enjoyed your pause Martie...James

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

3 posted 2001-11-20 04:56 PM

Ah Martie! You have touched my heart and soul once more with this beautifully penned piece on blessings remembered. LOVE the way you express yourself! Thank you for this keeper! ~hugs, Nancy~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

4 posted 2001-11-20 05:29 PM

in yester's write of
day to day
friends have come to
add their say
the give and get
of poets dear
have made your heart
yet that clear
I see the gift of
Elizabeth
of what she brought,
what she left
and it seems to me
this magic, dear
has returned your muse,
this much is clear

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 11-20-2001).]

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

5 posted 2001-11-20 05:37 PM

Martie...this is awesome....so much expressed here of all of your family,
your friends, children...and so true
about your poetic friendship that we
all enjoy and share. Thank You.

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2001-11-20 10:21 PM

SweetSis~
What a lovely, lovely piece of writing~

'the love of friends who understand
and fold me in their comfort
who see the beauty time has woven
and tell me how they love it'

Indeed ... how we love it~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

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

Midnitesun

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Gaia

7 posted 2001-11-20 10:27 PM

The beauty and love you've harvested from your family garden always blooms in your poetry. Thank you for another golden gift, another keeper.

Nan

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8 posted 2001-11-21 08:07 AM

What lovely ponderances - You have a wonderful appreciation for the important things in life, m'friend... Nicely written..

Apachecat906
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since 2001-09-04

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Michigan, USA

9 posted 2001-11-21 08:25 AM

What a lovely way to express the meaning of the upcoming holiday. I will recall your words when I stop to consider all the wonderful things in my life. Thanks for sharing.

Carrie

Go ahead, push your luck; find out how much love the world can hold

Elizabeth Santos
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Pennsylvania

10 posted 2001-11-21 08:44 AM

A truly magnificent poem
Thank you,
Liz

RSWells
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11 posted 2001-11-21 09:26 AM

Can't change the past doesn't apply here for why would you want to? Lovely write.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

12 posted 2001-11-21 09:56 AM

Martie,
You always seem to come through the back door
and grab me round the heart. A wonderful piece. Happy holiday. *L*

CocoBaci
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13 posted 2001-11-21 12:56 PM

Beautiful.....
Gosh this poem just got me all teary eyed...
Hugs2uSweetie and thank you for this wonderful read2day has touched my heart...
And once again I'm gonna say2u that your poetry is truly exquisite...
*~coco~*

Sudhir Iyer
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Mumbai, India : now in Belgium

14 posted 2001-11-21 01:02 PM

just too beautiful...

regards, Martie,
sudhir
P.S. I am a Martien ... (all big fans of Martie are hereby called Matiens)

Denise

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15 posted 2001-11-21 08:26 PM

Wonderful expression, Martie! Fantastic!

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