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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2002-06-30 07:51 PM



Keep Of Time

~*Marge Tindal*~

A quarter past a heartache
half-an-hour beyond the rhyme
Clouds-in-cast of shadow
upon the sun dial of time~

Hour-glassed sands have drifted
to the bottom of my soul
Calendar pages flipping backwards
to the days of old~

Wristing watch in rested tick
no longer sweeps in seconds measured
Faced with keep of recorded time
in diary pages treasured~

Alarm-of-remember shatters
the keep of broken dreams
The silence of your heart
no longer touching mine
screams ..........~
and screams ...~
and screams..~

~Oh Mike ....
another July in cry~
~*~
David Michael Cowart
June 20, 1946 - July 3, 1980
So missed are you, my little brother~


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

© Copyright 2002 Marge Tindal - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-06-30 07:52 PM



Understanding pouring forth....

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2 posted 2002-06-30 08:00 PM


Margie girl darling sister of my soul and heart holder elect this is so incredibly moving and such a treasured remember darling heart. Feel the breath of my whispering over your eyes here sending my loving thoughts and warm hugs at this special time.

NO ONE writes with more compassion and feeling than you do, no one fills those space of remember better. I love this delicately hued delight which simply overflows with the touch of tears I swear I can feel them wafting gently to me through the air to be blotted on my heart.

Wonderful writing darling heart utterly utterly wonderful I love it and I love you xxx Take care darling girl for YOU are exceedingly special


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the eathquake wind and fire
Oh

Corinne
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3 posted 2002-06-30 08:03 PM


So poignant with memories, dear Marge.

Cor

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4 posted 2002-06-30 08:14 PM


Lovely tribute Marge...I feel you all inside of this one!!!

Take care sweetie!!!

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...



Martie
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5 posted 2002-06-30 09:08 PM


Marge--heart hugs to you...and love.
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6 posted 2002-06-30 09:12 PM


Healing thoughts coming your way Marge.
~Heart hugs~

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7 posted 2002-06-30 09:12 PM


Margie, when you set aside the fluff, you really set it aside! There are brilliant lines in this poem..it is a fine painting, dear poetess
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8 posted 2002-06-30 09:15 PM


ouch, I feel your loss very deeply, and am moved by this poem of agony. I wish the best for you...
"The funny thing about grief, is that it just get tempered over time. Sometimes anything can bring it back to the surface and make it raw...."

Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go.

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9 posted 2002-06-30 10:28 PM


Oh, this is a lovely poem, and I am sorry that you have a painful anniversary coming.
Sandra

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10 posted 2002-06-30 10:33 PM


If I could, I would gladly bear your sorrow Marge. I'm sure he sees your words, and loves them just as we do.

Krishankins

A bird never flies so high that it can't hit the ground

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11 posted 2002-07-01 03:40 AM


"Hour-glassed sands have drifted
to the bottom of my soul
Calendar pages flipping backwards
to the days of old~"

This is so well-written...  
Memories always beckon us, yet they keep us alive at the same time.  I pray that you'll be strong, Marge *BIG HUGS*

mycafe

Keep counting your blessings

Kethry
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12 posted 2002-07-01 06:01 AM


Marge,
So Sad, *Heart HUGS*
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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13 posted 2002-07-01 06:10 AM


Marge   You're wonderful heart shows in this.......Thanks for sharing.

                           "Hour-glassed sands have drifted
                                 to the bottom of my soul
                            Calendar pages flipping backwards
                                    to the days of old~"

Very touching inner feelings.

Mark Bohannan
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14 posted 2002-07-01 07:05 AM


A quarter past a heartache
half-an-hour beyond the rhyme
Clouds-in-cast of shadow
upon the sun dial of time~

Hour-glassed sands have drifted
to the bottom of my soul
Calendar pages flipping backwards
to the days of old~

=======================

These lines are pure gold in both reflection and in showing the ache.  Many hugs and prayers going out to you sweet friend of the pen.

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15 posted 2002-07-01 09:15 AM


Dear Margie this is a very loving tribute to your brother, sending winged ~HUGS~ of comfort your way.
Tracie~

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe



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16 posted 2002-07-01 09:18 AM


Marge - how wonderfully poignant and a look into your soul to see how it was touched by Mike - thanks for letting us see and hear the images in this poem - Paul
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17 posted 2002-07-01 11:17 AM


So many times, we can't seem to find words for the grief that swallows us and saps the very air from our lungs... but your heart poured out through your pen in undulations of pain... This is as superb as it is heartbreaking.
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18 posted 2002-07-01 03:49 PM


Marge:  This is especially poignant to me, as we are sharing a heartache. Your brother and my grandson!  This one makes me cry!

Betty Lou Hebert

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19 posted 2002-07-01 05:41 PM


Auntie Margie girl, this brought tears to my eyes, tears of empathy and tears of love, this is written so well. You have a way of tapping into the places of my heart, and you always manage to do so. You roam the places of my heart with ease and I thank you for it, as I said before I now see where I only used to look.

Thank you so much for displaying your heart and your deepest soul’s pain, your writing defines you and this defines you as a writer of amazing talent, I can’t wait to see if you can show me how you spin magic from the air. I know its not a talent you can learn but I’d like to witness it


Love and warm stuff
As always
Krissy

And while thy willing soul transpiers
at every pore with instant fires
Andrew Marvell 1621-1678

Titia Geertman
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20 posted 2002-07-01 06:43 PM



Keep his memories alive my sweet gal
You've penned them down so very well


Titia

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21 posted 2002-07-02 08:17 AM


Sometimes there just aren't the words.
Marge Tindal
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22 posted 2002-08-20 10:06 AM


*Friends~
Sometimes the tears get in the way
and it's difficult to come up with the words
that say a simple thank you for your love and understanding~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

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