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Clachan Duich
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Clachan Duich If miles could melt away I’d be at your side, Mingling tears with other mourners But the Highlands' beauty Wears the bleak shroud of alone; I’ve only memories You gave a dress – ruffled pink, The epitome of femininity I was not But I loved how you saw me Always special in your eyes, I became the daughter you chose When your womb bore only sons Such love sustained me as I dissolved Into a toy with voice unheard In your arms, there was no shame We laughed at how much you talked - And how the nickname "Ditsy" was deserved I would love to hear your laughter now You would have understood the quiet call That drew me to these cold stones Marking those who were of our blood Secure in belonging to them and you I sing a song of grace Giving thanks you graced my life The hills echo a jubilant harmony As the clan welcomes you home And my voice cracks with grief In loving memory of my aunt, Faye Marshall Holdt |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern, A loving tribute to someone you loved. I'm sure somehow she was reading over your shoulder.  |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Beautiful tribute |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
suthern, it seems you don't have to kiss the Blarney to have the gift of words. This poem is astounding in its depth. Every time I read you I appreciate the heart of your spirit more. Send me photos either by snail mail or email. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A loving tribute suthern. Beautifully penned.  Sing in me muse... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh how this aches! They say the separation isn't forever, but that's cold comfort when the separation is now and forever is so long in coming. But remember, Laura Ruth, even forever can be very short. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautifully expressed...she sounds like a wonderful woman who influenced another wonderful woman...you! |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
This poem is great, and is going to my personal file well done. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I became the daughter you chose When your womb bore only sons Such love sustained me as I dissolved Into a toy with voice unheard In your arms, there was no shame ~*~ No greater love, than to be adopted by heart. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth....a heart song...I understand the words of love. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetFriend~ I feel the sad of your loss ... yet read of the beautiful influence she had on you through your words~  May your blessings be many ... the heartaches few~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"I became the daughter you chose When your womb bore only sons" your words climb into the heart and cry suthern lovely |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh lady. I just have no words...this is so beautiful...so sad...between the 2 of us if we had a vase to put black flowers...it would be overfull...sigh... *shakes her head* I love you |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Suthern I guess I missed this one.I feel it should be brought back to the top to keep your aunt in memory here. martyjo |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
suthern, I really like how you control the speed and emotion with which I read your poetry. It always leaves me in deep thought. A very beautiful and sincere tribute. miscellanea |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Beloved one I came here seeking beauty and knowing I would find it I searched on your name. What she saw, I see, you are incredibly beautiful, in spirit, in truth and in my soul. No one can read you and not see the beauty that surrounds you like a veil. Your words echo the truth of your soul and I love you for that quality. Truly an outstandingly beautiful piece of poetry, I so wish I had your ability to see and write real beauty. Love and warm stuff As always Mushy x x x x x x x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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