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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Birth (In memory of Michelle) I could always feel you ponder in dark eyed questioning often lingering on despair to repair the fighting that you took with you from the womb where you listened all curled and sucking on a fragile finger No doubt you heard my tears and felt the vagrant sigh to sky I wet you with my inner voice of screams you felt my dreams wild traitors that told the fear of holding you and not knowing with what arms For I was fallen myself so how was I to catch you then all squirm and too soon I tried to place you at my table by using the utensils with which my mother ate but you were not a tool to play a mother’s rule caught within my youth’s velvet purse you were my fragile futures worst How I loved your spirit’s flow turning me into someone I didn’t know until all my days were you adorned your life the birthplace of my mourn [This message has been edited by Martie (02-09-2002 08:17 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, As always a delight to read.  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie...I am sorry...sorry that you have this loss in your life...This is a very, very touching and heartwrenching poem... |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Martie, what could I possibly say? This touches my heart..... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Martie, I know the writing will help... and, I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Michelle. I can only imagine as a mother the pain you must still feel...it is February. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I could always feel you ponder in dark eyed questioning often lingering on despair to repair the fighting that you took with you from the womb ================================== No doubt you heard my tears and felt the vagrant sigh to sky I wet you with my inner voice of screams you felt my dreams wild traitors that told the fear of holding you and not knowing with what arms[ For I was fallen myself so how was I to catch you then all squirm and too soon ====================================== caught within my youth's velvet purse you were my fragile futures worst How I loved your spirit's flow turning me into someone I didn't know until all my days were you adorned your life the birthplace of my mourn ==================================== I knew the words would come...I knew she would whisper upon the wind to you.... and I knew they would take my breath away...and touch me in places deep... and she did...and they did....and you always do.... and I do so love reading you. You always tell me my "butterfly" poems are from a deeper place, and reach a higher plane..."it takes one to know one" my dear Martie...and you are...and you do.  She is your sweetest muse   |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Martie, my heart is with you, in sympathy. Your work is simply beautiful my friend. Love the title   KI am a refugee of logic...insisting |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yes, my heart's with you too Martie. I always appreciate the depth of love in your words when it comes to this time! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Martie darling girl, I really love this poem it is UTTERLY utterly beautiful. You always write an absolutely achingly pure write at this time. Wonderful writing darling girl. YOU really touched the center of my soul tonight. Look to HIM and HE will carry you through.    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Martie, this is sooooooo heartbreaking, I am soooo sorry for your loss! (big hugggssssss) My heart goes out to you always, my thoughts and prayers are always with you, God Bless You! We all love you so very much, sweet friend, this touched me so deeply! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
Without joy, there can be no sorrow, without beauty, there can be no pain. A poignant and beautiful poem Martie. Take care my poetic friend. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I have to ride on Tim's comment for it is sad but so true, that without loss, the treasures of memories would never be realized. I am sure you have so many wonderful ones, and your heart hangs onto those and that will be the birth of your acceptance. Sometimes this screen is a pain you know that? I wish I could just give you a real hug not a cyber one, but know this, I care. Wonderful writing Martie on a very poignant matter, love and loss. The older I grow, the less important the comma becomes. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
In memory of Michelle, I pray. This is beautiful and deeply touching Martie. hugs and love Maree |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Martie, My heart and thoughts and prayers are with you.I can imagine tha pain you feel at having lost a child.I'm here if you need me. Peaches |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Martie, you know that "I KNOW" what you speak of, All my love and prayers with you, this is heartwrenching. floria Floria |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
There is a sorrowful fulfillment in knowing of a loss, shared...knowing that you have gone through all of this, with a wry smile on days of sun, and a tear-filled heart on days of gray... but overall, you have shown us how to persevere, no matter what...I am SO very proud of your accomplishments, as Michelle is...and I can think of no poet more worthy of the recent honor bestowed on you for the sharing of Michelle's memory. Hugs to you, little one... |
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