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another rainbow |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Flowers resting near a small stream One for each of your years Thoughts of our unfulfilled dreams Fflood these lonely eyes with tears. Much too small blooms this bouquet Your life had only begun So much we'd left to say In a reunion undone, But love doesn't diminish With separation and death "Know my heart" is the one wish I make with every breath "Please understand why we parted How I struggled and tried I have lived broken-hearted So many regrets I've cried Believe my arms felt so empty And I ached for your touch, Twenty years stated simply - Dear child, I miss you so much. I'll love you long past forever And each day, every night Wish us once more together With all my heart, all my might." Tears flow boldly, unrestrained And shaken, I turn to leave When sunlight prisms my pouring pain And colors my grief. As a rainbow splits the sky With vibrant color and hue The breeze brings a softly whispered sigh... "Dearest Mum, I love you, too." For Cindy with love... remembering as promised. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The suthern winds called me to come in and offer a  if you'll take it... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You touch deeply here, suthern. I, too, remember. Please give her my best... |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A beautiful remembrance. We understand. Hope all is well with our 'rainbow'. Lovely poem Ruth. Your heart is showing....... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Do you always keep your promises so beautifully and cadence kissed? Yes...you do. Your constance and kind heart shine in this beautiful tribute Ruthie-girl. suthern comfort for sure *S* heart-hugs mothy me |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Southern hi there, this is so beautiful, your love shines through it. YOU really do write so well, and this irradiates beauty. Wonderfully written a promised rainbow of remember It is very very good   Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Suthern, this just tugz at the heart... Eloquent is what comes2my mind upon reading such a superb write... Hugs2uPoetFriend *~coco~* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Dear Ruth, I too am touched, this is a lovely write. A hug and a  from me. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ Yes ... another shade of remember in the rainbow of friendship shining brightly~ You are friend~ Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (03-11-2002 01:13 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Very powerful imagery, and such an incredible memory, full of love and tenderness. When sunlight prisms my pouring pain And colors my grief. As a rainbow splits the sky With vibrant color and hue The breeze brings a softly whispered sigh... "Dearest Mum, I love you, too." |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Words fail me. Beautiful, heartfelt work. Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, I know that your mom will always remember you with all her heart and will always love you so much, as her smile will always be the rainbow that shines across your skies, reminding you she will always guide you with her love! (big hugggsssssss) This is soooooo beautifully heatfelt, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Beautiful...big hugs here for this one. Thanks for showing us the spectrum of colors that surround you with your love of Cindy  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: That's the best offer I've had in a while... so hug away, sweet lady. *S* Maybe some of your talent will rub off on me... I can sure hope! *S* Balladeer: Thank you so much, dear friend. *S* I thought you would... and I'm so glad. *S* That lady certainly deserves the best! PDV: Thank you. *S* I wonder is she realizes how much she is missed? *S* I hope she does. Janet Marie: I try not to make a promise unless I believe I can keep it. *S* Unfortunately, senior moments are coming more and more often... but I try. *S* Thank you very much. Krissy: If the love shines through, the poem has succeeded. *S* Thank you so much. CocoBaci: I don't think anyone has ever called my words "eloquent" before. *S* I thank you from the bottom of my heart. *S* Seymour: Thank you so much. *S* Your lovely reply is appreciated... your hug and kiss are cherished. *S* Marge: I learned the definition from you, dear lady. *S* For the reply and the learning... I thank you. *S* Midnitesun: I don't think you had the chance to know our Rainbow Girl, but "full of love and tenderness" describes her well. *S* Thank you very much. Interloper: You don't need many words to leave this heart humbled. *S* Yours did... and I thank you. *S* M'toe Angel: I thank you very much... your reply means much to me. *S* hoot: She is so special... I never see a rainbow without thinking of her... I just hope the day comes when her only tears are happy ones. *S* Thank you so much. *S* Little Chick: I don't know if you'll drop by to see this... but it's really not about you reading or not. Whether our arms can reach you or not, you're in our thoughts and in our hearts. Though not related by blood, we are bound by love... We're family, we love, we remember... we always will. *S* Your very own... Mother Hen. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
So very poignant, Suthern, well said. Cor |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
well lady, I know how lucky she is to have your friendship, though this is not a poem of sunshine, your love shines... |
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Phaedrus Member
since 2002-01-26
Posts 180 |
By a strange coincidence I was thinking of Cindy earlier today when I realised I have to drive down to her neck of the woods tomorrow for a business meeting. Perhaps coincidences come in threes, maybe the rainbow will return. Thanks for the chance to read and reply. C |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Corinne: Thank you very much. *S* jellybeans: I know I'm lucky to have you *S*... thank you so much. *S* Phaedrus: I hope she does... so very much. *S* Thank you for your response... and thank you for clearing up a mystery. *S* I knew I knew you under a long ago name but was too blonde to figure out the familiar. *S* I'm glad you're back. |
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Phaedrus Member
since 2002-01-26
Posts 180 |
I never went away  HUSG |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Awwwwwww ! Phaedrus ... I'd recognize that HUSG anywhere ! SweetSuthern~ Yeah ... but you do it with a Suthern accent~  LOTS OF HUSG's of remembering~ A beautiful family of FRIENDS reaching out ... touching~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
suthern~This is a beautiful heartfelt write. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Just lovely suthern. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you, Suthern.. Please hug Cindy for me..  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Phaedrus: (C/SL/P/etc. *S*) I know that... now. *S* And I'm so glad. HUSG back to you... whatever the name. *S* Marge: I'll try to keep accent "pure" and not let Texas twang sneak in. *G* Thank you, dear lady... for every reach. *S* Enchantress: Thank you so much. *S* I appreciate your kind words very much. *S* Nightshade: I'm so glad you liked. *S* Thank you! Nan: I'd love to. *S* Thank you very much. *S* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Deserves one of those bumpity-boo's~ Just cuz I can~ *Hugs* to *HUSG* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I am so glad I didn't miss this...thank you Marge! You have touched this mother in me with this..I know you know..big hugs to you, dear!! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I shouldn't have read this, it made me cry. Quite, quite beautiful. Nan |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Suthern...Most touching poem I've ever read. Touched my heart deeply. Being a mother of two daughters and two sons, I can only imagine the depth of your grief. Thanks for pouring your grief into this excellently rendered poem. ***Ivy Rose |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Marge: You sweetheart. *S* I love you, I do. *S* Thank you! Martie: Big hugs back to you, sweet lady. It honors me that this touches you... for I do know. *S* Thank you so much. vandana: Thank you. *S* I'm glad. Pilgrimagee: I'm sorry for the tears. *S* But I'm so glad you found beauty in these words. *S* Thank you very much. Ivy Rose: I can't tell you how much your response means to me... I just thank you from the bottom of my heart. People who know us know the story... but I'd hate to mislead anyone. The grief is Cindy's... I share it because I love her. Thank you all so very much for helping me keep my promise. *S* |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bless you MotherHen..bless you! I was moving house and was unable to get to a stream, except for the one in my heart. You put my family to shame. Love you very much. Cindy, Rachel and Snoops HUSG Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. http://www.ud.com/projects/cancer [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (03-22-2002 05:18 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Rainbow Girl: My dear Little Chick, I've heard that friends are family we choose for ourselves... so I AM your family... not by birth but by choice and by love. *S* And speaking of love... a certain scalawag sends his. *S* Tell Snoops to take care of you... and maybe he could email his loving aunt every now and then??? *G* HUSG... always. |
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