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The Companion
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The Companion |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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The Companion  Every day Sarah Jones took a walk in the park she'd stare at the initials carved in the bark. Talking to her companion while feeding the doves telling the same story of a long lost love. Her companion didn't speak, but listened with care to all of the words that Sarah wanted to share. Sarah spoke softly of a man she once knew with a smile so bright, and eyes oh so blue. Talking for hours, or just bits at a time her companion listened, never seeming to mind. They always found their way to her favorite tree the ducks on the lake she wanted to see. She'd speak of life, of love and such things often saying "You never know what life might just bring." Every day then Sarah would say her goodbye always adding "Meet me tomorrow, or at least please try." Then one day Sarah went to her favorite tree although her companion was no where to be. Suddenly then from the corner of Sarah's eye an elderly man touched the initials and started to cry. With trembling fingers she reached to touch his hand her own had once matched his wedding band. He said he couldn't believe it was true after all of these years and they embraced through the happiest of tears. Gone they had said, but she never gave up hope her companion had helped her learn how to cope. She had found the strength to travel lifes way believing again she would see him some day.  Then Sarah prayed, " I know you can hear, and I know your lingering somewhere near. Then through the tears on her face softly glistening she whispered "Thank you Lord, for always listening." please feel free to visit the lovely graphics at www.espectro.com REPOSTED FROM.....NOT SURE WHICH FORUM.... Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. {on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me} [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (07-02-2002 08:15 PM).] |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
This is so sweet! I like the surprise at the end. Very nice!!!! Krishankins A bird never flies so high that it can't hit the ground |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
GS darling heart you are a weaver of stars incandescent dreams WOW this is utterly utterly delightful you’ve written an absolutely precious think of poetic ink here. The flow of thought in this is wonderful and the rhythm absolutely divine. I love the image this brings so softly tenderly soft whispered hopes and dreams. Write more much much more this is incredible writing. I’m awed by your writing simply awed   Love and warm stuff As always Slushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
There IS more than one companion in life... and you let Sarah show us the way... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Donna this is such a wonderful cadence kissed story poem....a tender render!!  Very well done girlie girl...I hope to see more of these romantic, lovely writes from you...the ballad style suits you well  We wish ourselves beautiful ... and cry in the night. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a beautiful story. I enjoyed reading it clear down to the end. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
thanking you all as I quickly am searching for a matching graphic.........grrr..... Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Very beautiful story. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So beautiful and inspiring Donna! You do ballads very well... Enjoyed this one today. ~Hugs~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Donna A wonderful love story...I really enjoyed the tender touch you gave it. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Oh so  warming! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
GS, you've found the words to your story I see. . . wonderful my friend. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Krish, thank you and glad you liked the ending. Marsha......ahhhhhhhh......thank you that is so sweet. I have stood in awe of your words also many many times friend. Hugs. Deca, indeed.........companions come in many forms, I like to think this is the greatest one of all. Hugs to you sweet lady. JM, thanks. I have a few stories tucked away here and there. Perhaps I will post again some more... some day. Hugs. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Sandra, thank you for the beautiful reply. Hugs Nancy, I haven't done ballads much, this was one of the first. glad you enjoyed, thanks. Martie, thank you. It just came to me that way in my mind, so that's how I wrote it. Thanks so much your visits and remarks are always so welcome. inot, thanks much. Sven, just some old works from about a year ago revised with a few pics added. I loved the thought of this story and it just rolled for me that day. I am glad you enjoyed it. James, I am glad that you enjoyed. Thanks much!! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Don't ever stop sending me your work as each time it is mroe beautiful than the last. What a beautiful story, and oh but this is my favorite kind of thing to read. I kept this one, it is very special. Nothing means more to me than faith, |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Donna~ luv you.... love this!!!! good to see that lovely face....Lauren~ Emeralds from mountains |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
What a captivating story you've just told, Gentle Spirit... mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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texasrose Member
since 2001-10-24
Posts 146 |
Oh Donna, this story is so heart rendering. Beautiful intent and construction. |
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my3monkeytoes Member
since 2002-05-11
Posts 152In the Carolina Breeze |
I got warm chills when I read this! This is beautiful. You write stories with such ease, Gentle Spirit! Wonderful that we all share the same companion, but it feels as though he is ours undivided sometimes! Happy Wednesday! Thanks for providing some positives to start off the day. ~SM |
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sigheyes Member
since 2001-04-25
Posts 323the winds of destiny |
A constant companion that we travel with. Very soft and lovely story. |
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Cherokee Child Junior Member
since 2002-05-29
Posts 13 |
Mom this is specail. Hugssss |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Donna....my favorite dessert is Banana Pudding.... My favorite poem is THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT >>>>LOVE IT>>>>> LOVE IT |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
a good listener is someone who loves enough not to say a word when another is speaking heart-rendingly beautiful, Donna. Masterful and wonderful! Jeff |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I love reading all your works, but this style holds a very special charm when coming from your pen. Exquisite is the story you share with us and you do so with a superb cadence and continuing smooth flow. This one I shall stash in my library as it is well worth reading again and again. Make sure you recognize love as the gift it is and not a need that is out of focus |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GentleSpirit~ This is positively lovely~ I like where your thoughts took me~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I thank you all so very, very much. Your support in poetry means so much to me.....you all help me to grow. I feel so honored to be among such wonderful people. thanks all, and peace. ~D~ Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Donna, this is sooooo sadly beautiful, sweet friend, my heart goes out to lovers who cope with such losses like these and I hope that through the tears there can always be that thankfulness as well, sweet friend, these are such heartfelt sincere thoughts, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, 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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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A lovely poem, Donna...with a very special ending. ~ poetic hugsLyra |
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