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Stone Soup |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Stone Soup I wish I could bring you some stone soup, Mama, like the kind we used to make a week before Thanksgiving. And afterwards, we’d take long afternoon naps in the room that gets the most sun, with the cats curled up around us. You need some of that soup now, Mama. I wish I could bring you some, but they won’t let you have anything but Jello and clear broth. Besides, I can’t comfort you won’t let me. I know you don’t want your kids seeing you like this, smaller and older than a week ago. I can picture the ten pounds you’ve dropped, imagine the pain tight around your chest, plain there in your eyes; hear prayers whispered from dry lips. Not being allowed to hold your hand or just to watch you sleep, now that’s just wrong Mama. That’s just wrong. [This message has been edited by Corinne (11-16-2004 10:17 AM).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Corinne, when I first read the words "stone soup" I thought of a story in a 3rd grade reading book...perhaps second grade. And then I read further...and discovered a very warm, though sad expression that is very touching to me. Thanx for the share. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Corinne, my friend... Stone soup means something to me, as well. All came and shared something small...and before they knew it, a feast had been had on little to nothing at all. Corinne, congratulations for making something special of something wrong...for understanding in that special way children have for their parents...words that go unspoken, just a nod, and we are...to know... and know this, my friend... /pip/Forum3/HTML/003379.html with warmest hearthugs...you know I am your friend...  |
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Shelley Member
since 2000-01-27
Posts 263Ohio, USA |
Courage. that is what this spook to me. Love and Courage |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Just wrong...yes I've always loved the notion of stone soup. Maybe, when I can no longer make my way, I'll just wander around with a clean smooth stone in my pocket All the best, Cor |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
I know how difficult this can be. Good luck and be patient with yourself. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
brings back some memories  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Heart hugs to you sweet lady. Congrats on your milestone post! ~ Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Karilea, you a such a dear person, a thousand thank yous! Thank you Magnus, Shelley, Wranx, Krawdad, Passing Shadows and Enchantress! Corinne |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne I know Stone Soup from my teaching days...is a lovely story.  So sad, the situation with your mother. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you Martie! I think she's out of the woods now, at least that's how it sounds today. A long recovery period ahead of her, though. Take care, Corinne |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This aches and hurts a cry. Marvelous writing from you always Corinne. I hope your mum is ok. Mxx into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. ~Sarah McLachlan~ |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms C...the path through the woods always seems to return for our feet to venture pack some of your soup for that treck again but know you know the path and that it heals the soul felt you in this one |
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