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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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February 21, Every Year (In memory of Michelle) Today you emerge from hibernation. I feel you tapping the shoulder of my memory. Look, you say, I am swept under the heartbeat of your memory, sleeping, covered by hours then by days and finally by years until my laughter fades from memory and the sound of my voice is lost. I am only noticed when February cuts into your heart or in my picture one sided and posed. You look for me across the mountain top as if my ashes are what seed the ground and I can feel the pilgrimage of your feet upon my soul. Don't you know, your heart beat is me and the ache in womb, the full, blue veined breast of remembering is where you can find me and I will always be there? Trust your tears. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You look for me across the mountain top as if my ashes are what seed the ground and I can feel the pilgrimage of your feet upon my soul. Yes trust your tears, she is there, here with you  My heart is entwined with yours in sorrow on this day, but I also share the joy of knowing of the wonderful memories each sigh of her brings you. She is truly your inspiration, and I am honored to vote for this. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Another drink from Martie's well of love and inspiration. This group is not just lucky to have you, it is blessed. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Martie, my heart sends extra comfy angel hugs to you this day, sweet friend, we all know how much you love and miss your Michelle but know that her heart will always beat in yours just as she has yor heart with her and is guiding you with her love and will never let you go! (BIG ANGEL HUGS) Here is some special paintings by Gilbert Willias I would like to share with you as reading all your heartfelt poem had me thinking of you and looking at this artwork made me think of you too, God Bless You!   (big angel hugs) You truly are an angel just as your parents and Michelle are, sweet friend, know I am awlays here if you need someone to talk to, God Bless You, we all love you so much, you have my most heartfelt and special vote! 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..." |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, poems of your's like this one touch me so much that I don't know what to say. Just know that you are in my thoughts, dear friend......... This one needs to be in the book, like all of yours, as far as I'm concerned. Have you ever thought of publishing a book of your poems? Hugs, Ethel |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Marti, I feel your pain in this, Feb. 22 is the date that stabs my heart but your poem is deserving of my vote. Joyce |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Hugs to you, my friend... Regards to you, Sudhir |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
 (((warm hugs))) Charisma |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
There are all kinds of Reflections... this is one of them. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Martie, i don't think i have read something so heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time..the last line grips me hard i just noticed the date HUGS [This message has been edited by kaile (02-21-2003 11:14 AM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
just a hushed "yes" with a hug. oh martie.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
You look for me across the mountain top as if my ashes are what seed the ground and I can feel the pilgrimage of your feet upon my soul. Don't you know, your heart beat is me and the ache in womb, the full, blue veined breast of remembering is where you can find me and I will always be there? Trust your tears. ================================ this ones going in....it just has to  "Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky ... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Martie this is wonderful....HUGS!!!!! Bridgette |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
just had to say it.. this is beautiful.. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
...comforting hugs today Martie. ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
This is absolutely beautiful, Martie - It took my breath away. I hope this day finds you well. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie This is an extraordinary expression of love and sorrow and memories, the last line evoking so much sentiment, I choked on it. No one but you can find the words to express these feelings.You have a talent beyond measure Love you Liz |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Such love, such beautiful expression. Perfect Martie! |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
That put tears in my eyes. A wonderful, heartfelt evocation. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ I find myself surrounded with admiration of you~ 'you know, your heart beat is me and the ache in womb, the full, blue veined breast of remembering is where you can find me and I will always be there' Yes, Mom ... she sends you beautiful word-thoughts~ Thank you for letting us touch Michelle through your heartbeat~ *Huglets* ~*Sis*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie...just  Love you, friend. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truly met the poet. ~vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (02-21-2003 02:26 PM).] |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
My thoughts are with you on this day February 22 Martie. You know how I feel about this poem for Michelle. You touch me so much when you write of and for her that I am left speechless. Definately voting. Maree |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - I could hear her laughter and singing as her heart beat through your words - you write with such feeling and power. a wonderful poem as are all of yours I have read - you touch us in ways that are so unique and special - your spirit dances with my heart - loved this - Paul |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Martie, We have all come to know and love Michelle through you, and we miss her too. e |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Martie - sweet lady, little Michelle is blowing angel kisses to you - feel the blessing as they brush your cheek. hugging you both in my heart, Chris |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, This one must go in,  |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
This is so poignant, Martie. You have a truly unique style.   --Liz It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this hit my heart so hard....Oh Martie... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You are such an expert at tugging on heartstrings, Martie....this one certainly tugged on mine...my vote with respect |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
I read this several times and it is simply beautiful. When you think you have heard it all, |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Heartbreaking, yet beautiful. HUGS |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Martie...no one writes free verse like you. What a wonderful tribute to Michelle and it should be entered into the book to preserve her memory forever |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh, Martie...words escape me. (((HUGS))) |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
So beautifully sad and told with so much love. A teary-eyed vote. JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
"Don't you know, your heart beat is me and the ache in womb, the full, blue veined breast of remembering is where you can find me and I will always be there?" Such a touching piece... I enjoyed this a lot! Oh, make me Thine forever |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
For anyone who ever lost a child, had child, loved a child..this belongs... |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
"Trust your tears".. dear lady... They speak with much wisdom...  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...love is most assuredly eternal.... Noah's pictures were a wonderful addition to your memorable words. Extra warm and loving hugs, Linda |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Martie, I was hoping you'd submit this. I wan this in the book so bad. Peace and courage to you. 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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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - as always Martie, my vote for you... BC |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie~ Beautiful words. Thanks for sharing. Your tears have touched my heart...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
**SIGH** awwwww Ya got me with this one.....  hugsss and peace.... Lauren~ Take me where the tides start |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh Martie...all I can do is add my unwavering vote to everyone else's here for this special work....it's lovely... Accept these small gifts from my gypsy soul, and let the magik happen! ~~S~~ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Martie, whenever you write like this I can feel your warmth of memories... *I am having trouble remembering which poems I haven't voted on yet.. it's making me scroll to check*s hugsss M |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This gets better with every reading... so very beautiful. *S* |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, I do so love how you keep the memory of Michelle alive with the beauty of your words and the gifts of your sharing with us. Much love, my friend. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Absolutely lovely and heart reaching. |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
Hi Martie. I think this is one of your best. It certainly must go in. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
This is so filled with love. My heart is with you friend. |
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rodger_jr Junior Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 37Glen Hope, PA |
beautiful |
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