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Martie
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0 posted 2003-02-08 11:10 AM



  Holding On
(in memory of Michelle)


Holding on to you
this healing takes me
past the rim that I fell over
to float through time that caught you
with childhood blooming all around
to storm of it in somersault

Now fair wings wrap me
I am feathered in this flight
not falling
and a light fastens time
with a seat belt sure and true
made by mostly me and some of you

© Copyright 2003 Martie Odell Ingebretsen - All Rights Reserved
Bill Charles
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1 posted 2003-02-08 11:15 AM


Martie - my best to you Martie, as always...

BC

Denise
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2 posted 2003-02-08 11:18 AM


Martie, this is so tender and lovely. (((HUGS)))
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3 posted 2003-02-08 11:19 AM


Martie
This flew the coop, more then lovely.

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4 posted 2003-02-08 11:23 AM


....sigh....

.......you do it every time, touch nerves every time.....

Thank you.

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5 posted 2003-02-08 11:26 AM


Martie, so beautiful and tender.....


Heart hugs to you.....
Ethel

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6 posted 2003-02-08 11:39 AM


She would surely love this expression of
love...Very tenderly said...

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7 posted 2003-02-08 11:58 AM


very touching
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8 posted 2003-02-08 12:02 PM


Martie, this is so sad. Sending hugs to you.
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9 posted 2003-02-08 12:13 PM


'Now fair wings wrap me
I am feathered in this flight
not falling'

Made me think of coming to a place where it's easier to remember...

lucky
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10 posted 2003-02-08 12:16 PM



while walking around the cemetery (Acacia) we happened upon a stone. It was really rather vague. Said a young girl had died somewhere around the age of twelve... not the usual. but at the bottom appeared these words "remember me" I jotted down this senryu.

a nameless stone
where a wanton voice still cries
Òremember meÓ

love & caring, dale

PS could you write us a note and tell me
"is Marge OK. thanks" dale

Speaking of ghosts, and after such an eternity. . .wouldn't you know, here comes mine again...
~Rosemary J. Gwaltney~


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11 posted 2003-02-08 04:06 PM


Holding on to you
this healing takes me
past the rim that I fell over
to float through time that caught you
with childhood blooming all around
----------------------------
Now fair wings wrap me
I am feathered in this flight
not falling
and a light fastens time

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12 posted 2003-02-08 04:53 PM




(big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, as always I send angel hugs out to you in comfort to you and to bring healing to your heart, as I know Michelle will never forget you and always be singing in your heart and guiding you with her love! (sigh) This is precious, sweet friend, 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..."

Shakira

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13 posted 2003-02-08 05:03 PM


Martie,
I so loved the butterfly from Janet Marie...what a beautiful picture to compliment your warm and loving write.
A sob caught in my heart because I know what it takes to stand.
Hugs to you. TD

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14 posted 2003-02-08 10:32 PM


Now fair wings wrap me
I am feathered in this flight
not falling
and a light fastens time

Martie, your memories are so dear.
I love the special hold that keeps Michelle so close to you.  But like you have said,  you look forward to this time as much as you dread it.  
That to me encompasses her memory with the warmest kind of love
enfolded in your arms that is ever near in spirit.

hugging you Martie~


[This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (02-09-2003 12:14 AM).]

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15 posted 2003-02-08 10:33 PM


very nice write.
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16 posted 2003-02-08 10:46 PM


...


carol
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17 posted 2003-02-08 11:02 PM


this was lovely

always treat others the way you want to be treated
Love from Rita

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18 posted 2003-02-09 11:10 AM


Martie, again your poetry moves me.  

[This message has been edited by sigheyes (02-09-2003 11:11 AM).]

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19 posted 2003-02-09 01:08 PM


Martie - how clearly we see Michelle through your loving words - her memory is so alive and will ever be as your words caress our hearts and minds with her memories - Paul
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