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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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Names alone are similar one name alone is not a threat one death does not amount as much as hundreds thousands multiplied in the vast expanse of black side by side a dignity names alone they don't mean much but tally ye the score of them and run your fingers red... go ahead try to count and tell me then I dance on grave... Names alone don't mean a thing. Together? They are monument. (in loving memory of all of my departed loved ones, and yes, I want one more person to tell me I can't express that loss.  ) |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is absolutely powerfully and beautifully expressed! I believe they all dance with you ... we use the word "loss", but we can't really loose them, they just move on ... to live on. But on this plane their departure hurts and how! I know. Thank you for this amazing "Monument". Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
names alone they don't mean much but tally ye the score of them and run your fingers red... go ahead try to count and tell me then I dance on grave... Names alone don't mean a thing. Together? They are monument. Indeed they are m'lady. Always such fabulous expression from you. You Rock! (whistling...everything's alright, yes, everything's fine) mxx into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
expertly written piece. understood. hugs dear witchyone. Chrislane  Don't forget my presents!! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
serenity One name, or many...!  I'm always so moved by the emotional truth in your words.  |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
hugging you |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
The real power here is that despite what anyone else tells you, you are true to yourself. Excellent write. TD |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
hugs woman.... |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
*bigfathugs* alone, together...each one has meaning and the loss never goes away, just gets easier to smile through the tears. loveya lady. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
(...yes, I want one more person to tell me I can't express that loss. )Boy, can I relate to THAT! Dance away, little girl... and don't mind me if I join you... both in the loss, and the celebration of lives lived... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
*sssssh* I will put on Vivaldi . . . or maybe some Coltrane . . . |
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A Tone of Voice Member
since 2001-07-18
Posts 287 |
In a way it feels as if I've come in at the middle of the flick, but---this is what your words say to me, we are the sum of our ancestors, their hopes, strengths, stories--and the lineage is a continum as long as one remains to honor those who've lived! I'm bowing at your monument! Wow! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Serenity...I just knew by the title and the fact that you wrote it that I was in for something special. You really know how too grab me by the heart and touch me deeply. You gave me the fire too write one similar " Valley of Stone" Thanks for sharing...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
 ~Alli~ Happy Holidays! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Last month, I visited Washington DC for the first time... I was at a loss for words in front of the wall... but here... you've written them for me. You've also written the past year with all my personal losses... each one hurts... but when one follows another all too rapidly... they devastate. My sincere thanks to you and your pen... for finding the words. *S* This one's into the library. *S* |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thanks all, for your kindness and emotional support. Sadly, it seems to be those who know who understand. Now. (exhale) I've gotten that off of my chest, I'd like to offer my condolences to my friends who are also mourning during the holidays, and a promise to myself and to you all, that this year, I will find a way to celebrate life. Ruth, Maureen, Martie, Kari, you're in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season, as are you all. (And special thanks to bri, Cpat, my sweet Maree and Janet Marie for holding my hand.) Happy Holidays good poet people. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Indeed! ..........jo |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Good Tidings my friend.. and may the sun return again this year as it has in the past...to warm us all.. much love to you and yours |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good write |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sing on! |
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