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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Silent Utterances Though she never held the babe from birth, but only days into weeks into months after, still, a connection of heart held them then, holds them now… the child always knew when the mother pained… She loved to claim her ESP, as mothers do, knowing things that mothers should never know, and she was going to live to be one hundred and fifty, to outlast that gosh-awful red furniture, inherited by the mere fact her own mother did not wish to want it any longer, so when the silent sigh escaped her lips as the upholstered red wearing wore thin, it was a relief the child heard, though hundreds of miles away… for she had grown to womanhood with a giving father who lost it all in illness; she realized the spoil of her gains, and did not bring that to her children… her only claim to beauty was the bright red of lips, slicking brilliant against her pale countenance, but her eyes, her green eyes, were ever brilliant, so much so that between her eyes, and her lips, her face glowed, certainly and most especially, under his gaze… but silent utterances between mother, and child, were never worn thin, nor masked by lips, red, nor spoiled by gifts of time, nor heard, by others… and this comes to her daughter, in days, through touching wisps of fog in May, or childhood’s blue of sky, or the feel of aging skin under fingertips, as she recalls the way her mother’s felt at this age… The day of that call, an announcement of her mis-belief, from one who claimed the sky was green if she said so, that one hundred and fifty candles would never grace a cake, the push-pull of the joke-curt truth, left each silent, uttering unheard thoughts, pushing love through phone cords faster than any speed of sound, as silent tears came from wells of forever love… as the child always knew when the mother pained… "What do you want me to do?" …"Understand," Silent utterances Dedicated in Memory of Jacqueline S. Rilling Karilea Rilling Jungel [This message has been edited by Sunshine (03-23-2003 06:58 AM).] |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Such a stunning memorial. Very beautiful. *s [This message has been edited by Chanson (02-18-2003 09:55 PM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you already know how i feel about this very special poem.. a must for the book to represent you.  " ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea, A fine tribute indeed... If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea....My own "silent utterances" for the fine of the pen you write with.  |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Karilea~ Such a touching tribute. This is special.  Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"left each silent, uttering unheard thoughts, pushing love through phone cords faster than any speed of sound, as silent tears came from wells of forever love…" tissues...where are my tissues?! goodness....  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Karilea, this is beautiful, sweet friend, even if 150 candles couldn't fit on a cake, over 150 blessings are always surrounding your heart, as she will always love you and never forget you as the love of family is forever! (big hugggsssssss) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, I send angel hugs of comfort, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, 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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful dear lady... but, you already knew how I felt about this one. One for the book...a must! ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
You beat on emotions like a drummer finding the rhythm of exquisite dancers. This is a wondrous tribute to a sad event. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Karilea, this one touched me just as much this time as it did before. Very good book submission, friend. By the way, did you say you have some tissues handy?? |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
hmmm .. this poem tickles. [that's meant in the most positive manner by the way], it beats parallel to that of the heart and tugs you. free verse. i love it. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Such a beautiful write... Regards to you Karilea, Sudhir |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Gorgeous tribute....enjoyed it a lot Charisma |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thanks, everyone, for your votes, or just for your reading...of this special of the heart piece... It means more than you shall ever know...and again, Moth? you do a good push, y'know? |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
its my job  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The utterances were not silent for they thundered into my heart and soul... Very emotional read Warm hugs, Dear One Linda |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Sunshine....emotional indeed!!! Very nice!!! Bridgette |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I got excited when I saw the name of this poem up again because.. I can't wait to see it in the book. Its even better this time through.. here's my vote, 'cause I can't do justice with my words for this poem. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
GG, thank you so much for the fine compliment...excitement works for me!  Bridget, thank you! Linda, thundering utterances...now there's a whole new poem.... JM, you do your job justice...pay any good? Charisma... Sudhir, it's always good to see your name... Christian, all poems should tickle something else into being...hope this did for you... Ethel, if I get in the book, I'll be sending out Kleenexs myself.... KJ, just plucking heartstrings of the past...thank you! Yes, Nancy, I did, and thank you again...your support means so much! Noah, you would have enjoyed my mother...thank you! SEA...here, dear...a tissue...and a Vicky, my special is your special...thank you! Martie, I understand... Larry, thank you...so much.... JM...two comments, two thanks.... Chanson, thank you very much...it seems to me, that they both know... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (02-20-2003 10:07 AM).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
This is a beautiful poem, karilea. You have a loving way of conveying your thoughts. [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (02-20-2003 10:54 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Mike! You're finally here! SUBMIT your poetry! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed this much |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Hi, Kailea; It has been a very long time since I have read one of your poems and to discover the wonder and beauty of this poem of enduring love is a gift that surely belongs in the book! Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'but the silent utterances between mother, and child, were never worn thin, nor masked by lips, red, nor spoiled by gifts of time, nor heard, by others…' I know I read this when you first posted it, thought I responded. Hmmm. Oh well, here now. The poetry you write about your parents is like perfectly matched bookends. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Your poem makes me sad. I wish all of us had that kind of mom. The ache we feel is for what we missed. This is definitely book-worthy. (Should this joke-curt truth be cart? or does it mean curt as in short?) |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
pushing love through phone cords..a wonderful line. I am having a hard time remembering which of these poems I have read and responded to. So if I vote twice by accident, ( one without a rsponse) I apologize. M |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now how did I miss this? I have a few silent utterances of my own to identify with this poem. Another good write by the "sunny one". |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful and emotional poem Sunshine. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
You write beautifully dear friend Voting |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Lovingly presented Joyce |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Buenos Dias Senora... como esta? One of your typically exceptional poems.... Never thee fail to amaze... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is one of those poems that reaches deep inside the heart. Beautifully done, Karilea. Lovely tribute. Can't wait to see it in the book! |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
I hope the length of this wonderful poem doesn't hinder its inclusion in the book. JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is a superb contribution to the book liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Curt is correct, Poet deVine...thank you! And a thanks to all, who felt this with me... it does mean a lot...and I'm glad you saw it too... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Now I know I already voted for this... but I don't see me.. must have been a "silent utterance"... geesh...  ... Brain clumps...  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nan isn't alone... *G* I was SURE I'd responded already? *G* Perhaps I voted without responding... but just in case, here goes again. *S* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
IF I tell you I am choking will you forgive me? Gasping is more like it. Talk about a song from the heart... Stunningly beautiful. I'm so glad I have the right to vote. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
WOW!!! The silence on the phone line between daughter and mother screams in this poem as does the realization that here none of us live forever. (OMG) You leave some strong impressions on the heart after reading this poem of love connections, ESP, God awful red humor, love without makeup, transparency, admiration, etc. etc. In my mind, you've captured in great detail this wonderful relationship between mother and daughter and I'm for certain that this poem will be one treasured by many a family and friend and many a family and friend to come. God bless. -Bob |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Please know you have all rendered me speechless. perhaps that is a good thing? |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - now how did this get way back there out of my sight? Glad I went looking... BC |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Sunshine, you light our pages with your rays of thought, and this one is shining on my screen!!! Wonderful, my friend!! Accept these small gifts from my gypsy soul, and let the magik happen! ~~S~~ |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
this is so beautiful |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Sunshine, I so wish an exception can be made for "Quiet" and this..they should appear together in the book...count my vote in, in hopes that it will tip the law of diminishing returns in your flavor |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
I think you understood and continue to understand. Warming, Sissie, very warming...very gentle smile |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
left each silent, uttering unheard thoughts, pushing love through phone cords faster than any speed of sound, as silent tears came from wells of forever love… as the child always knew when the mother pained… Speechless. This is just lovely. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Hmm..reading some of my favorites today. I really like this one. |
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rodger_jr Junior Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 37Glen Hope, PA |
voting |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I am truly blessed by all of you. Thank you! |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Hanky .....hanky....sweet lady....this is lovely!  Lauren~ I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light |
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Red Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 143Ca |
This is beautiful!!!! *voting* |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I just came by to read the two of them together again, and wanted to make sure no one missed them. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you so much, Sharon, Lauren and Red...Mom and Dad were the proverbial salt & pepper set of their group... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (03-21-2003 04:55 PM).] |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Very heartfelt and one for the book, Karilea The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Sun - this is just pure . . . ahhhh - very nice indeed - ESP - yes - good luck xxoo |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
there is such a lovely sunrise this morn for my trip... thank you |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Well, well.....already read and voted, but  ssshhhhhh!  |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
How can I have not voted this for inclusion in the book yet? My god, this is beautiful. Now get in there. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bump!!!  |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
it tugs at me. and a bit too hard in some places [but thats not a bad thing actually] . this is so touching and deserves to be in te anthology. click click. --chris. |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Ahhh Karilea ~ You have tugged the heartstrings with this beautiful tribute ~ "and this comes to her daughter, in days, through touching wisps of fog in May, or childhood’s blue of sky, or the feel of aging skin under fingertips, as she recalls the way her mother’s felt at this age…" ~ How many, many days I have had these thoughts... drying tears...voting... Bonnie |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh Karilea, you've left me speechless, deeply moved; the book is worthy of this  Melissa~ |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Bump! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I came to my computer early this morning, opened my e-mail...and exhaled. I couldn't believe I had mentally been holding my breath, but I had. Thank you, my friends, for making it possible for this salt of the S&P pair of poems to make it into the book. I don't know who all will be coming back to read this, but do know, I thank you, and will be thanking all of you individually in the days to come. |
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Didymus Junior Member
since 2008-05-01
Posts 33USA |
Though she never held the babe from birth, but only days into weeks into months after, still, a connection of heart held them The special love of selection without biology is the sweetest of this crowded earth. D |
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Didymus Junior Member
since 2008-05-01
Posts 33USA |
Sunshines Quiet Seems I've misunderstood Silent Utterances. Ron's spot on "Think before you Write". He might have added --- read more before you write. Sorry doesn't cover it. Didymus |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Didymus, It is certainly everyone's right to interpret poetry as they will. Thank you so much for passing by and lifting this poem up. Sunshine |
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Robert Anderson New Member
since 2008-12-28
Posts 7Scotland |
Great read , thanks |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
💗💗💗 "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink |
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