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To Tell Michelle
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To Tell Michelle |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To Tell Michelle Michelle, I had to tell you, I felt so full of you tonight, remembering how you turned your head and listened with a part of you tuned in to some place else. You made such loud conversation, thinking that because your hearing was impaired, others must be, also. Now, a child born deaf, can hear! I heard it on the nightly news. Perhaps one day soon there will be a cure, or at least a way to stop a child from dying the way you did, too. {So lost and gone before you knew you were like the beauty of the mist in trees, the song of wood when touched by wind, the breath of sea and sky’s embrace, before you knew a lover’s face.) Well, I just wanted you to know, sometimes a flash of you appears, and today I thought about your ears. Yes, time has moved a step beyond a quiet world, to mother’s song, and although you probably already know I just had to tell you I love you. [This message has been edited by Martie (06-11-2002 12:22 AM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
2 thumbs up. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
When I read these words, my throat tightened...and then I just let the tears roll... Oh Martie... I never know what to say. just a touch of hand, if I could. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Beautiful sentiment. The hearing impaired compensate with a depth in other perceptions, an appreciation for sight and touch. Yet I pray that new technology grants them a chance to experience what we too often take for granted. Enjoyed |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I felt so full of you tonight, remembering how you turned your head and listened with a part of you tuned in to some place else. ============================ {So lost and gone before you knew you were like the beauty of the mist in trees, the song of wood when touched by wind, the breath of sea and sky's embrace, before you knew a lover's face.) ================================= and although you probably already know I just had to tell you I love you. ================================= tell her thru you we came to love her too..and the poetry she inspires. (and her mother)   |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Martie, It is encouraging news indeed. I'm so glad you wrote this. I have deafness in my family. Some day we'll be with our Michelle's. Bless you. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Martie...this really hit me hard I felt so full of you tonight, I have actually been thinking about Eric all day today for some reason. Maybe because in less than a month it will be the anniversary of his death. Thank you for sharing your beautifully written thoughts with us.  ~ loving hugsLyra |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely...James |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Absolutely beautiful Martie. Hugs. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I see Michelle's name, I grab the Kleenex...this is beautiful in its hearttalk, Martie...and I am so proud of you, that you are able to share these little moments with us... |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Peace Martie....very loving words....gentle hugssss Lauren~ I would rather have one breath of his hair, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, A loving gentle write.  |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
love words ms martie little flowers each pressed to a window in heaven til they are a sky of color |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
loner 23--thanks for the two thumbs up. Karen--You just said it..and the touch of hand was perfect..thank you for your understanding. Richard--Michelle wasn't totally deaf..she had so many ear infectons as a baby that her hearing was partially affected. When I saw on the news about an implant that can help a baby hear..it just thrilled me. They showed her hearing her mother's voice for the first time. Made me a little emotional. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond. Janet Marie--She knows.... Larry--my blessings to you as well. Lyra--anniversaries are like fill up stations...sad/happy times of memory. Hugs! Maree--Hugs back to you for the beautiful and the friendship. Lauren--Thank you for the peace hugs. Sy--A loving gentle reply...hugs! Dave--Thank you for your beauiful sky words. Hugs! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Martie, a very lovely poem. thanks for posting.  Parker |
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Daylily Junior Member
since 2002-06-10
Posts 22USA |
This touched my heart because of what I do. Thank you. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
{So lost and gone before you knew you were like the beauty of the mist in trees, the song of wood when touched by wind, the breath of sea and sky’s embrace, before you knew a lover’s face.) -------------------------------------------- Martie.. It seems at times when you write 'to' or 'of' Michelle..I simply cannot find the words to convey the emotions that seem to overwhelm me. So I shall just say this was beautiful, tender, and I am so pleased to know Michelle through her loving mother. ~Heart-hugs~ |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
This was a two tissue write, Martie, packed with feeling. Bless you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This touched me so deeply, Martie. *S* Like Sunshine, I grabbed the kleenex before even opening the poem... only to let the tears flow freely after all, too captured by your loving words to wipe my face. *S* |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Martie, You are strong to be able to write about her so. Sending hugs of peace. Cor |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thank You Martie, for sharing this... Here, have a big hug...Free, with lots of compassion with it... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Parker---Hey! So good to see you! Hugs! Daylily--Then what you do must be very special. Nancy--I understand about this...feel it too lots of times...you said just the right thing. Interloper--I consider two tissues an honor..for the feeling of Michelle catches me that way too. Thanks. Suthern--To be captured by love, is sometimes tearful..hugs! Corinne--Time made me strong..and still I cry. Barry--A big hug back to you, my friend! |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Martie, This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Dawn |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Oh Martie...This just strangled me with emotion....I think you're such a beautiful person! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Marite ... this was just beautiful. You surely tugged my heart this morning with this lovely piece. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Dear Martie, forgive me for responding just now when I'd read this the minute that I saw this posted here. The words caught me unaware and left me unable to express how deeply this tender write had moved me. If I know nothing else, I do know the loving bond between a mother and child. Thank you for reminding me that some things are trivial compared to the most important things in life. Thank you so much for sharing, ~R.T. "I shall never bond again, as I have bonded with you..." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dawn--Thank you so much for your reply. Eric--So are you, beautiful! Kit--Heart tugs are good. So are hugs. Tiersdin--It touches me a great deal to know that this brought you such feeling...thank you for taking the time to let me know. Hugs! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
this has just given me tears in my eyes dear friend. your eloquence brings her to life again. Love you. K |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Martie, this is sooooooo sadly beautiful, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you but I know deep down Michelle will always be part of your heart no matter what! (sigh) My thoughts are with you and Michelle, dearest friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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