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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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One who's untouched As pipes wail the dirge Of a Scotsman's last mile Where echoes invoke memories Of other walks with other burdens And the smell of heather Somehow seeps through pines... That one is without a soul. Through the sobs of grieving Come whispers of welcoming laughter As old friends reunite Beyond the realm we see Leaving hope that hereafter Isn't mirage or myth But promise. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern Excellent my dear. |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
hope so,,,, Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Great Write! Eric |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
Oh this is fine! I can absolutely see it, hear it. Well done, lass! Well done indeed. I hope to see more from you. You're one of the best here, always a pleasure to read, and you seem to get better with each one you give us. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you don't write much, but when you do...it's a keeper! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
vandana, Seymour, Michelle & Ericc: Thank you so much... I appreciate your kind comments! *S* Jamie: It pleases me greatly that a Scot finds this well done... I couldn't ask for more. *S* You read me with kind eyes, my friend... and I do thank you! PS: LOL... I write so many I don't think any are worth keeping! LOL Thank you so much, my friend... between you and Jamie, I'm gonna need a larger hat. *S* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ This feels soooooo real~ Just may be 'one of your best' ... and notice I said 'ONE OF'~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Ah Laura, you look fine in blue! You should wear it more often.... I remember when you posted every day for a while -- how 'bout you do it again? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern Touching words and so well done. Hugs! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yeah, how about you do it again? I would love to see more posts from you, sweet lady. By the way, one of favorite aunts name was Laura Ruth.  Hugs,  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I can hear the skirl of pipes in this. you always paint such magic lady. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Just perfect!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Suthern, this is wonderful! With your permission, I would love to send this to my husband's parents as an e-card. It's been one year since our sweet Scottish grandma passed away, and I know they would appreciate this tremendously in her memory. I can still hear the piper's song as we walked out to lay her to rest. What a beautiful piece this is ... beautifully written.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthern~ Knowing the real of this ... and sending you *hugs*~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
I actually read this with a melody (bagpipes, of course) playing in my head. Enjoyed. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I just now saw this.....well done gal.....and know where it came from... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Through the sobs of grieving Come whispers of welcoming laughter As old friends reunite Beyond the realm we see Leaving hope that hereafter Isn't mirage or myth But promise. ~*~ Smiling at your abilities... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Marge: And real it is... thank you, my friend... so much. *S* Ratleader: Hmmmm... this week only has one more day in it... I could maybe do that... if the werk monster leaves me any thinking ability! LOL Thank you very much! *S* Martie: I wasn't sure of them... thank you for liking! *S* garysgirl: How very cool! *S* I've met lots of Lauras and lots of Ruths... but never anyone with the combination. *S* Thank you so much, sweet lady! *S* Kethry: What a beautiful thing to say... I thank you, my kind friend... from the heart. *S* Youngatheart: Thank you very much! *S* Kit: I'm truly honored... you're welcome to share it. Your email reminded me so much of my Great-Grandma McRae... thank you! *S* Marge: Accepting them gratefully... *S* Opeth: I rarely sing in public anymore... even with others... without the pipes to drown me out. *G* Thank you for hearing them! *S* Toe: You do, indeed. *S* I'm so glad you like it... thank you, my friend. *S* Sunshine: My what??? LOL Thank you, ma'am... very much. *G* |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Beloved one what can I say but this is truly exquisite writing that sound will always evoke a yearning to be home to me. Not that I’m Scottish I’m as English as can be, but that sound is so haunting, so stirring it always speaks of hills and coming home. YOU have such an amazing ability, what can I say but your talent is shining beloved it really is. Sending heart hugs and warm smiles to you this cold and chilly night. (Tomorrow will not be either cold or chilly, so I send you the loving warmth from then too) I love it as always as always Mushy    Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
Beyond the realm we see Leaving hope that hereafter Isn't mirage or myth But promise And promise it is, one never to be broken as others are... when I saw your name I knew it would be a poem to remember, and this GRITS (Girls Raised In The South) chick of Scottish descent would love to keep a copy Ya done good, girl Hugs, Caroline the only man worth your tears will never make you cry |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Marsha: You're ENGLISH???? ROFL... I'd never have guessed. *bratty grin* Thank you, my friend... You are always far too kind to me... and I love it. *G* icequeen: So we're a couple of Scottish GRITS? *S* Thank you so much, dear lady... it means much to me that a copy will be within your keeping. *S* |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Suthern, as always your poetry deeply touches all our hearts, sweet friend, yay, I'm so happy to be back and reading you again, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nothing makes a poem more impressive than injecting a special "flavor" into the lines. You have certainly done that here....very impressive write! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This was very vivid. Good writing! |
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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
A totally awesome write Suthern. Very wonderful indeed. I had the utmost pleasure reading it!! Thank you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
M'toe, Bal, iliana & Ravenwolfvoyager: Thank you so much... I'm glad this touched a chord with you. *S* |
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