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Two for You, Dad
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Two for You, Dad |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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A Certain Degree of Attitude Here I go again on that wind of road the one with the precipice on one side and the sharp rocks on the other you know the one where the road crew can’t reach cause fixing this one takes courage and a certain degree of attitude So this is the one I’m on you see and I have stopped at this hair pin curve and I can’t really see if anything is coming but I know there is only room for me if I’m careful so I gather myself together but I find I cannot slither around these rocks they are sharp and I’m bleeding fear So I close my eyes and I remember how my father taught me to cross a river on the rocks it takes a straight back and a sure foot and an attitude and you just do it like you were not in danger of tumbling into a raging current you do it with a meadow of grass below you and your father’s smile ----------  Cave Filled Across the curve of southern coast eroded time has left a mark in caves that centuries have birthed from rise and fall of breathing earth Yet there I touch the little child who only yesterday was caught barefoot in clear water troth that families with children sought She scrambled up the cliff just now surrounded by the scent of sea and watched the sea lion’s lazy lay drenched by salt and sea and day That child not me, for blond not dark she had the same joy I recall that lit her face in timeless glee she could be your child in another sea and in that cave of which I spoke some words engraved on rocks I saw as timeless as the wind blown tree and ageless as serenity For I saw carved boldly in the stone etched with my breathless watch of youth my father’s name right next to mine now fifty years since that dear time So filled my heart with memory that time can’t take nor days erase and I swear I heard the echo still my father’s love the cave did fill. -------- both from 2000 |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Great write. It is just beautiful Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Beautiful again ... and again ... and again~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~  ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Great write and photo. Your view is always a special one. Hugs. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Beautiful pieces, Martie....both of them...and I really love that photo too!  ~ another standing ovation, MartieLyra |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Both of these writes are amazing Martie! Wow! I'm so glad you crossed over on the poet stones to share your talent here at Passions because I for one have thoroughly enjoyed your special style of writing. I love the photo and I wish you the best.....I know your Dad's inspiration will always be with you. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hold it all so very fast tresured moments, meant to last, rocky crags? hold the hand and stand in footsteps of This Man... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Yes he was a rock whose lessons and example taught you well. Such doesn't ever erode. Enjoyed "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) Oh Martie, these are sooooooo beautiful they made me cry, I love how you both showed the wisdom that your dad gave you in one poem and then shared how you felt being born in this world with your loving dad beside you all this time! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, your loving dad is so lucky to have such a loving daughter...you...with such a golden heart, HAPPY FATHERS DAY, 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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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I don't care if this was from the year 1985, it is awesome and I am tickled that you let us share them.... Thanx Martie... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Martie...I am not ashamed to say... I have tears on my keyboard. These are so special and I appreciate you bringing them back to share with us today. I love the picture also. Gee....I really miss my Dad. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Loner--thanks for the beautiful Marge--  Sy--Hugs to a special guy! Lyra--Sweet is you. Eric--Thank you, my friend. Karilea--Exactly! Richard--I like rocks for that reason...thanks! Noah--Good to see you! Barry--It's always a pleasure to tickle you! Nancy--I really miss mine too! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Three treasures you've given us, Martie... I read the first poem and thought it couldn't get any better... only to find the second one just as excellent... and the picture is a delight. *S* This is as good as it gets. *S* |
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