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Holding Hands |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Holding Hands The air was fresh and sunlit, as it swirled around the Douglas fir. It whipped the towels draped on the railing of the wooden deck. From where I stood looking at the lake, it caught me and undid my hair. I had heard the quarreling voices, each tinged with placing blame on the other’s stooped shoulders. I took the path away. Time had drained the strength needed to keep the cabin of summer, with the lovely little outhouse on the hill. There is no blame to the edge that time softens. He had built it all. On his hands I could see the plan, callused and gnarled. She had softened it with her aproned arms. Many nights they lay beyond the screen, looking at the last ember’s glow of fire, listening to the frog voices echo down the mountain into the cove. Were they holding hands then, in the dark with their youth still visible? The wind carried his words to me "I’m sorry", turned me to look back. As she touched his cheek and smiled, I could see that they were holding hands now. --------- reposted for my mother and father-in-love (not law) who are going through some hard times right now. Thoughts and prayers would be appreciated. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
They are in my prayers that this poem will come to them on the breeze of their past thoughts that will bind their future days together... |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
well spoken words from the heart - if positive energy from your loving words and from all those who care for you can make a difference then they will feel your energy surround them during this tough time - just great poetry Martie - Paul |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Martie...this is so visually beautiful. You brought the words to life with this piece. My thoughts and prayers will be with your mother and father-in-love. ~Hugs sweet poetess~ |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
As I read this, Martie... I thought of my in-laws also. They could be the couple in the poem. So very beautifully written and obviously for a very special couple... You can count on my prayers also...  ~ hugs and prayersLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Martie, I'm so sorry to hear this, I send prayers out to your mom and dad-in-law and hope they can again find peace together and the happiness they deserve! (sad sigh) This is sensitive and compassionately beautiful, sweet 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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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is lovely Martie - prayers are on the wing. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martie - you have prayers but I think that is the most beautiful thing I have EVER read a person called, "Father In Love" I have not put that into my little "Word Hall of Fame". I know one thing about hard times, they sure make the good ones look great! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is really beautiful Martie... they are in my thoughts and prayes m'friend  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - you have my thoughts and prayers for them... BC |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
my thoughts and prayers for you  but enjoy your poem as always [This message has been edited by vandana (08-20-2002 06:35 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marti... I really liked this poem. Within each heart lives Faith, Hope & Love This is for your Mom and Father In Love...Paul   |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ You are so lovely~ 'There is no blame to the edge that time softens.' I'll keep them in my prayers too~ You 'know' ... it works miracles~ Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
There is no blame to the edge that time softens. ============================ you are wise beyond your years my dear... and of course you have my thoughts and prayers for your family... my heart-hugs too  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My thoughts and prayers go to you and yours, Martie... This is one of my favorites... *S* |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
well I will ditto suthern on this one...don't guess I caught it the first time, but I couldn't love it more....... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Martie so glad this came back up..a beautiful write hon. Prayers are on there way. Hugs. somebody tell me, please help me.... |
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FLScarlet Junior Member
since 2002-08-21
Posts 16 |
Lovely thoughts.. and, very well written. My best to you and your parents. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I want to thank each one of you for reading and for your caring and sincere replies...also for sending thoughts and prayers...I appreciate you all! It's hard getting older...and these beautiful people, my "in-loves", are most graceful in the journey. Thank you! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
This is tenderly beautiful and tugs at the heart-strings. Your family are also in my prayers~ Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Gabriel Frost Member
since 2002-08-15
Posts 216Between midnight thoughts |
Beautiful visualization.You have my prayers also. |
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