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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07
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0 posted 2002-10-10 12:44 PM



One day last week I got this mail from somebody far away
This one was special and I will tell you what she had to say
"I was roaming the internet and came accross your name
I thought what a coïncidence for my own name is the same

I'm a Titia too you know and it never occurred to me
That in a land so far away another name like that would be"

My name is never heard that often, not even in my homeland
I was surprised, can you imagine and quick a mail I've send

Her mother told me that she came accross this name in highschool
As one of her classmates had that name she thought it very cool
So she decided there and then, whenever a daughter will be mine
I'll call her Titia, because that name gave her memories real fine

And now I'm writing emails to a girl in California
She too is living on a farm, no, I'm not paranoia
She'll send me her picture soon and then I will see her face
Thought I'd let you know, isn't this an amazing case

She sounds very pretty but I don't think she's writing poetry
Oh boy two Titia's on pages blue will be confusing you see
Well, me you'll always recognize on grammar and the spelling
And as I feel this is my home I think I'll keep on dwelling



Here she is and you know what??? She writes poetry too!!!!


Like scattered leaves...my words will flow


[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (10-10-2002 07:12 PM).]

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haydenjames
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1 posted 2002-10-10 01:52 PM


Hi Titia it's been a while, great write!

My poetry is at:  http://www.thehayden.org

garysgirl
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2 posted 2002-10-10 02:13 PM


Titia....that is such a lovely name
And very special that you found someone with the same
I have a friend who's name sounds the same as yours, you see
Her  Mother, when she named her, just spelled it differently


You are a delight, dear Titia. You have such a kind heart and are so sincere. I enjoy your talented work. Thanks for sharing.


Love And Best Wishes To All,
Ethel.....garysgirl

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3 posted 2002-10-10 02:23 PM



Titia, how I loved your story, simply because [and no, I'm not paranoid] I, too, have an unusual name, and my mother decided when she had a friend, in high school, named Carol Lee...that she would put the names together, but give it an unusual spelling, and Oh!  how I wanted to get rid of my name when I was very young, simply because I was very slender and VERY shy...and everyone made fun of it and/or pronounced it wrong, or broke it up, as if two names...

so I very much relate to this story...

and I have a few more stories about my name, but I guess they could be poems in their own right/write, right?  LOL...

thank you SO much for sharing this!  

Mistletoe Angel
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4 posted 2002-10-10 03:30 PM




(smiles) Yes, you have a very special name that shines with so much love and caring for everyone that we are all so lucky to know! (kiss on cheek) This is beautiful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Nan
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5 posted 2002-10-10 09:20 PM


Very kewl - I once got an email from someone whose name is the same as my daughter's.. and her mother had the same name as me... Would you believe??... ... Looking forward to hearing your new friend's work..
NewEnglandlazurlu
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6 posted 2002-10-10 11:04 PM


WOW! The internet has made the world a very small place indeed. This is a fascinating story. Does she raise sheep?

Hope you'll invite her to post her poems here sometime.

Hugs, Marti

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

the_loner_23
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA
7 posted 2002-10-10 11:06 PM


This is so cool. Their are a lot of Julie's out there too. Good write.

Cold hands means a warm heart

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