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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-09-14 03:28 PM

This falls so far short of where I wish it to be, but then, I am...

Merely Me

I knelt upon one knee
scooped up her ashes,
encompassing all that had been her
save the water
and the breath of life.

Gently I gathered, still,
the water living on the hill.
I sprinkled tenderly its life-giving moisture
upon her ashes there,
and said a prayer.

With hands together,
I lovingly fused
the water with the bone of her.

When clay was formed
and molded well,
filled with anticipation,
I raised my hands
to my lips,
gently parted
hands and mouth,
exhaled
my life’s breath.

Nothing.
For I am merely me
and no matter how great my love,
no matter being there, in the Garden,
my wisdom, my power, are far below
He Who is Creator.

I must, alas, say farewell
.
.
for now.

©September 14, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

[This message has been edited by VAS (09-14-2002 10:33 PM).]

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

1 posted 2002-09-14 03:36 PM

Virginia, Virginia--

this IS my favorite from you--and yes, although we view the spiritual from different points of view perhaps, methinks we are closer in agreement than it might seem.

I loved the symbolism, and the attentive patience of the artistry in this is quite apparent.

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

2 posted 2002-09-14 03:41 PM

I wish I could put into words how this
feels....I do believe Karen has done well
in thought of this work... You are surely
not below the standards of humanity....

Nor is this poem...written very well..

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

3 posted 2002-09-14 09:33 PM

Very well written

Cold hands means a warm heart

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

4 posted 2002-09-14 10:03 PM

Virginia - this is awesome and I am going back to read it again!! Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-09-14 10:07 PM

(smiles) Oh Virginia, this is wonderful, sweet friend, God Bless You, while we do rank far lower than our Creator, you rank as a true loving part of humanity and we are all so lucky to have a true friend like you! (sigh) This is touching, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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