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Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

0 posted 2003-09-29 03:35 AM


Many thanks to Balladeer who showed me how to tighten the strings of my racquet and play without a net. *Gtin

She came to me
holding wisdom in a cup of tea
frail hands trembling
with excited anticipation
at the chance
to talk,
to teach
to share

I unwillingly
took this task
listened at her feet
to fill the empty spaces
of my day,
my soul
while the tea went unnoticed
while the wisdom from her cup
overflowed and spilled
in the sunlight
that danced in the air
above us

I had come to ravage and pillage,
with my anger and impatience.
I thought to seize by force
what she freely offered;
I absorbed her tale
heard what it was
to live her life

I had envied her ease and wealth
yet she taught me hardship,
not in lack of possessions,
but of loving another
and living the cold lie
of a marriage bed
until death blessed her with
sweet relief

I came away refreshed
after many times of returning
half heartedly.
Sadly, her tea and wisdom
could not impart
an old head on young shoulders
I, impatient to get
on with life,
paused in her keeping
slowly learning
to sip gently and not gulp
the small pleasures life can hold

The final time I went
I had grown beyond
the order that kept me there
she, nothing more than a husk
had faded.
As I turned away
I heard the whisper of wisdom on the wind:
Remember this - remember me.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
1 posted 2003-09-29 06:43 AM


Beautiful Keth...with or without Deer's help
your words are always deep and touching.

"hugs:
M

Marsha
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since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England
2 posted 2003-09-29 07:36 AM


Beloved one, yet again I ask is this fair and sociable? Why you are constantly so good at writing I don’t understand, would it not be possible to write something that doesn’t make the cut once in a while? Okay, I agree that your use of language is always good, your ability to write is outstanding and your flow and style are all superior, but just once in a while couldn’t you mangle a line? No? Oh well, what else can I expect? If I have to adore you, as all that have the barest knowledge of me know I do, then of course I’m going to say your writing is divine. BUT darling one just once couldn’t it be a little less so?

Beautiful work beloved one absolutely beautiful, a side note from Krissy, who says you can’t write that well, as you know she meant that you aren’t allowed to write that well! We both love you, but I adore you more. Krissy will now be hopping mad, since the demise of her computer means she can’t respond quickly to this little battle-cry

Love you always
and forever
Mushy



and ‘Deer dearest heart, is it absolutely necessary to assist her? Why not let her lose match point, or at least watch her stumble a bit on center court, before she gets into her stride and leaves me floundering at 40 love

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

3 posted 2003-09-29 08:05 AM


This is beautiful Keth...

(and yeth, I thtill have that lithp...)

Hugs you.

Excellent work.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
4 posted 2003-09-29 08:18 AM


Keth,
A wonderful write one of your best.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
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Realms of Light
5 posted 2003-09-29 08:18 AM


Keth, I'll remember this--and you as the wise and wonderful poetess who wrote it!

Loving hugs,
EA

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
6 posted 2003-09-29 08:50 AM


A very beautiful tale with a great rhythm!
Love, Margherita

Cpat Hair
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since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793

7 posted 2003-09-29 08:55 AM


well written.. and reflecting a hard earned wisdom...


Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
8 posted 2003-09-29 10:33 AM


"and living the cold lie
of a marriage bed
until death blessed her with
sweet relief"

no..don't think so...

Lovely!  

Susan

Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
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Listening to every heart
9 posted 2003-09-29 04:33 PM



...remember this...remember me.

~*~

Haunting, Keth...
I'm not quite sure
what Balladeer taught you,
but he did a good job...


suthern
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Louisiana
10 posted 2003-09-30 01:01 PM


I love this, Keth... you have painted a life in such a way we'll all remember.
Balladeer
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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
11 posted 2003-09-30 01:13 PM


Keep it up and you'll turn into a real tennis son (or daughter)!! Keth, whatever racquet you raise is sure to score a point somewhere and, even if it doesn't, it's still the only sport where, when you don't score at all, it's called love.

Thank you for letting me tinker around with your excellent thoughts and words....it was a good match

Pilgrimage
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since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945
Texas, USA
12 posted 2003-10-14 02:47 PM


This is lovely but very sad. Tea and wisdom. But in the end the wisdom's in the evanescent wind.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Sudhir Iyer
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since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium
13 posted 2003-10-14 03:12 PM


remember this... remember me...

yes, I shall... O Kethry... I shall remember your words and you...

please keep writing...

regards
sudhir

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