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Of Families & Gatherings
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Of Families & Gatherings |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Of Families and Gatherings We gather only occasionally now, over wedding feast tables, holidays at the beach house and wakes at St. Brigid’s. We’re more careful these days about what we pour into our cups – hurt confesses itself too easily over purple-lipped crystal; we're more conscious, too of those of us poisoned by drink. We blame it on the heritage; it claims our men. Over bread and fish, we re-hash stories meant to embarrass – the laughter is dry, the sixth course. A fight, inevitably, develops; ends in hugs and sorries. Today we speak of trusts: how the women seem to go too soon, and by the way, asks Mother daughter, when will you be finding God? [This message has been edited by Corinne (10-03-2005 08:28 PM).] |
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Sharksbean Member
since 2005-09-25
Posts 368jax |
this is nice thanks for sharing -may the force be with you in poetry |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne I loved the subtle questioning of your mom, "oh, by the way....." That part in my opinion gave the color to the whole poem. Yes, that is the way family gatherings are. Enjoyed!  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Corinne... You slice life well. The burden is to take the slice, dip it in oil, and water, and feed the masses. You do this well, too. Someday? I hope to gain YOUR insight.... and write as well as you do. Thank you, for this. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Corinne--one of your best! ....jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Corinne, you have come back with a vividly, realistic slice-of-life portrayal ~ and you are a master of doing that! I felt the sadness and resignation in your words ~ and your mother's. God bless you and your whole family, Linda |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Corinne, that's exactly how family gatherings are...the longer together the soft memories change to differences of opinions, arguments ( often due to imbibing)and then the "sorries" as you say. One often wonders if they are worth the effort. Nice to read you again. hugs M |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ 'We’re more careful these days about what we pour into our cups – hurt confesses itself too easily over purple-lipped crystal' A soft *smile* here ... the above reminds me of one of the very reasons we serve Coca~Cola, tea and coffee at family gatherings~ I greatly enjoyed your thoughts in this piece, dear poetess~ Good to see you gal~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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