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The Price part 1 of a trilogy
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The Price part 1 of a trilogy |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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The Price part one of a trilogy Because you asked me to still smile for you I will try to do what you wished me to It doesn’t matter that my heart aches so Just that you asked me not to let tears flow Gently you said, ‘darling don’t cry for me Try to live the rest of your life happily Crying won’t make me alive once more Set your soul free my love, to always soar Because you asked me to not break apart I will try to hold together my fragile heart It will be hard but you asked only this That I hold forever your loving kiss You wrapped me in the warmth of you Covered my soul with a love that was true Sighing for you won’t bring you back to me So I’ll hold tight this treasured memory Because you asked me to walk in light I will try not to give into the fear of night It won’t be easy to walk on without you To go who knows where the path leads too But I’ll keep my face turned towards the sun And I won’t feel guilty for having some fun You asked me to do this one small thing And for you I will try to laugh or sing Only I will know what this promise will cost me But you asked and I’ll pay the price willingly Marsha Part 2 Time’s Gift /pip/Forum74/HTML/001758.html Part 3 But I Promised /pip/Forum74/HTML/001759.html Breathe through the heat of our desire Thy coolness and they balm Let sense be dumb let flesh retire Speak through the earthquake wind and fire [This message has been edited by Marsha (11-10-2002 02:41 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I hardly have words... this touched me so much. For as I was reading, I could imagine a young woman waving goodbye to her soldier or a spouse going into a room wearing smiles when the doctor has given no hope... or anyone cherishing what has been shared together enough to stand strong and face a future that may well be lacking their very everything... paying the price asked because love never stops giving. This is magnificent! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Love your words Marsha..always from the heart..and I loved the phrase Suthern used.. love never stops giving... it is very true... Hugs M |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarshaLove~ It will be as he asked ... for that is the honor you pay his love~  I send you a bushel of *hugs*~ Loving you dear lady~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
There is always a price for love, it seems you pay it willingly. You know my heart is with you. Breathe on Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"because you asked me to walk in light" is a gentle request, one to be taken to heart... for all ways... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Marsha, this is so wonderfully wise, sweet friend, every love has a price that is priceless and its genuity all matters on how much one will mortgage it and hold as interest! (sigh) I send hugs out to both of you for the best, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Marsha, 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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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
How lovely. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Awesome first part. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Oh, this is gonna be good! On to part two....  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Marsha, It seems you have walked a painful path and with such dignity. This touches my heart in such a personal way. A keeper indeed.  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Marsha, this is such a beautiful story of love...now I can hardly wait to read part two!!! "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
forgot to put tis one into my library. "Love makes the world go around" |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I had to read again to refresh my memory before I continued on... hugss M |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Marsha Your kind and gentle heart shines through your heartfelt words. Simply beautiful. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This poem feels as if you have looked right into my soul, Marsha, and pulled out the precious memories This IS what he asked before he died.  ~ hugs and tearsLyra |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern beloved heart sister you know me so well, and that you understand, truly understand means so very much to me, thank you always for the gift of you Little Mo darling heart sister thank you darling one the touch of your soul is a precious comfort hugs back to you darling one Margie girl beloved sister of soul ……. I am blessed by you, you’ve taught me so much and thank you always hugs to you darling heart always Keth beloved heart……… the empathy, the warmth, and the love that you radiate keeps my heart warm and always you give me shelter in the dark times. What can I say about you? Sometimes silence carries more weight and meaning than do millions of words, take my silence and make it sing beloved one Kari darling heart thank you, the sun still shines Noah darling boy you are one of the sweetest souls ever, I hope the bluebird of happiness lands in your garden and stays forever  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Nan darling heart sister Thank you for your touch and your smile you are someone very very special thank you Loner 23 darling heart thank you I appreciate you ‘Deer dearest heart…. Thank you so very very much, coming from someone whose opinion I value highly, who I respect as a very talented writer and a fabulous friend I truly do thank you. Larry darling man YOU are such a sweetheart and I know you understand truly, there are times when the path we walk is a lot rockier than we anticipated. But it helps having friends who aid our steps, thank you for aiding mine Garysgirl darling girl thank you, you are so kind Little Mo darling heart sister, thank you again darling you are without doubt wonderful Sue darling heart sister the touch of your friendship never fails to lift me when the going gets too hard Thank you and loving hugs back to you Lyra darling heart thank you, I knew you’d understand Love and warm stuff As always Mushy Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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