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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York 
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I came to write a poem today about standing tip toe upon a hill but rather have been left in wake of thunderbolts and lightning percussion of one soul igniting my head luminous I came to do a challenge and today I met one I sit upon a cloud right now 'tis the Irish way and think of his beard silver gossamer bending breeze plethoric Oh, the Highwaymen would be proud He was laid to rest today and there are no storybooks or prose or tales to be told of his life and his soul and what he did to survive nine lives too many Only laughter and a smile to dry any tear or cause one either way you were blessed I once wrote of death and its bony fingers wishing them to be braided within my own Today, I cast aside that same hand recoiling in terror wondering just how many more lives it takes to toll it takes and takes a toll ~~~~ ~ In memory - Robert Willard January 17, 2006 |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
memory in words fine tribute Gloom |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sue "Only laughter and a smile to dry any tear or cause one either way you were blessed" and you are with both words and memory.  |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thank you ~ Mr. Gloom and Martie, this man was with my family way before I were born. I appreciate you reading. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 hugs for the lossbut OMG, what a beautiful beautiful eulogy, words the capture the reader's heart |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, the Highwaymen would be proud ~*~ Oh, Sue.... this line alone spoke well for the man. Very, very well. You have shared your loss very well.... and I bend my head in reverence at his passing. Thank you. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
a tribute sweetly sung, by such a gentle bird. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
A beautiful tribute you have written here, LittleOne. Hugs, Ethel |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A most wonderful post here Sue. Much enjoyed your words as always. Hugs~Nancy |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
oh wow, how tenderly and beautifully written, this is truly a most beautiful tribute...thanks for sharing it with us. ~hugs~  Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sue, I am growing to love your poetry more everytime I read it. You have a way of expressing yourself that I feel comes truly from your soul. What a beautiful poem this is; you pay him a great tribute. ...jo |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Good reading...We dance on the earth a short time, might as well enjoy the exercise.. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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LifeSinger Junior Member
since 2006-01-15
Posts 25Kentucky, USA |
I love it!!!!! ~Haley~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I came only to read, but my muse grabbed the keyboard for one last fling. Propriety demands that I fall down into the pit of euphemisms. ~sigh~ But I can and will repeat, dear littlewing... this is a fantasticlly tender eulogy. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"He was laid to rest today and there are no storybooks or prose or tales to be told of his life and his soul and what he did to survive" Beautiful work. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Sue Very good poetry, as is usual from you.... "Oh, the Highwaymen would be proud" Indeed, it seems so.. But perhaps Robert sends the same message as the "highwayman" *" Look for me by moonlight; Watch for me by moonlight; I'll come to thee by moonlight, though hell should bar the way!" Perhaps from your cloud-perch, some moonlit night, you will see him approach...I gather that spirits, like you make him out to be, never really pass from existence...and he will ride up to your door to speak...If he does, I don't think you will be afraid... *"And still of a winter's night, they say, when the wind is in the trees, When the moon is a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, When the road is a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, A highwayman comes riding— Riding—riding— A highwayman comes riding, up to the old inn-door." I really like the "highwayman" and also "I came to write" _______ __ice ><> *" The Highwayman"-Alfred Noyes |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Oh, the Highwaymen would be proud Perfect Suzie. Absolutely outstanding tribute hon. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
amazing Sue.... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Gosh, you guys are so good to me, thank you reading and understanding and sharing with me ---> this. And also the sentiments I truly appreciate. I am humbled and smiling. see----> *Sue smiling* Thank you everyone for being so kind.  (special nod to Kacy and ice - thank you) |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Gosh, S...This really is amazing writing. |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Outstanding! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
i liked this... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thanks guys, makes me feel so much better you can relate and like. I truly appreciate each of your responses, made me feel good. Made me smile. Ford? The weirdest thing occurred and this was the other night, I saw all the constellations from the City, from my porch, was quite odd. THAT never happens and then I read this: Perhaps from your cloud-perch, some moonlit night, you will see him approach You never know and no, it was the most beautiful sight. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
and layers of sleep bless us in ways that differ this was velvet stone a memory for one beyond memory enjoyed it |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"I came to write a poem today" and you did so, so much more than that...like you always do. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your little wings fluttered the soulful words gracefully down the page and into the heart of this reader. You truly are a poetess extraordinaire. Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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Chacha Junior Member
since 2006-01-24
Posts 10 |
Some excellent writing. |
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aujussy wolf
since 2003-08-09
Posts 1215Michigan |
little you out-did yourself here ... my god is this one good lol, truth rings through this write, you have got a good eye for detail, greatness your are and have achieved : ) ~ wolfy p.s. where the heck did your email addy go ? get a t me lw ... : ) peace In his mantle gray he walked one day across a shining floor and with crystal key in secrecy he opened an ivory door -J.R.R. Tolkien(T.Bombadil-the adv |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Hey Dark, sleep is my favorite thing to do, takes me places I don't even know about Thank you . . . Thank you Susan, you are way too kind to me. Thanks Linda! Gosh I love to see your smiles on my posts. Thanks Chacha! Hey James, thank you so much for that - I truly appreciate it, I just emailed you. ~~~ Thanks guys. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
He was laid to rest today and there are no storybooks or prose or tales to be told of his life and his soul and what he did to survive Until you... and you wrote him into all our memories. This is magnificent!!! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
littlewing, this is poignant, beautiful and painted with littlewing colours and artistry! Thank you for the cleansing tears. - Owl |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I just got to this and am glad I waited, because I just knew you would see "something" following this loss, and you did. A beautiful tribute to what was obviously a wonderful man. |
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eor Senior Member
since 2002-09-26
Posts 959blues & greys |
i know this is from like two months ago, but this is the first time i have been on in a while, so i had to go find some of your stuff sue, and as always you speak to my inner self, sometimes you can write what i can only dream, and espically these past two years my poetry was being held back... "I once wrote of death and its bony fingers wishing them to be braided within my own Today, I cast aside that same hand recoiling in terror wondering just how many more lives it takes to toll it takes and takes a toll" I am left speachless at this last stanza. Amazing, absoutly amazing.  A change is going to come... |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
a very touching poem; I hope things are looking up for you. I feel for you. miscellanea |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
miss you girlie''.... hope ya come back soon and write....  I'm around you know that..  hugsss you And so it those we live with |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I'm sittin here at this very minute just grinnin ear to ear... oh yes...you need to write again... it's just like the need to breathe.... one just has too..... suzielittlewingedheartofgoldgypsy..... |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I never know what to say...haunting your words a spell of memories... If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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