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Life Leaf In Flight
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Life Leaf In Flight |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Before a leaf releases, falling to the ground for the dying, it turns the colors of life in change taking time to rearrange thoughts from the hearth of the heart The chlorophylic green of youth is stripped away leaving the colors to lay gently upon the crinkled remains browns for the toil of weary miles reds for the blood in drain pale yellows for the unexplained elements of our lives in swirl It takes a downward flight on the slightest of whispered wind never to be seen again as it was clinging alive to the limb of life Yet in it's spiraling tumble it reminds us all of what each of us were like before the Fall~ **Compassionately dedicated to Adagio and Leah, and to any who have loved ones who are affected by Alzheimer's Disease.** **I cannot let this drift by without thanking Serenity/Karen for letting her thoughts tumble into my inking well** ~*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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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
the stare may floating memory went along with wind let love be the string My dear Marge, thank you for the love and care. and the poem is equally beauty as them take good care of yourself have a very good night love hugs and kisses |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Even the title "Life Leaf in Flight" is memorable. Your loving nature bleeds through this entire compassionate piece of poetry. So many of us have been touched in some manner by this debilitating disease. It is painful to watch those we love, in gradual decline...  EO |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
Yet in it's spiraling tumble it reminds us all of what each of us were like before the Fall~ ----------------------- Indeed dearest Marge... You have truly penned it down and ...from the heart Thank you |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Marge this is beautiful. As I am caring for a friend who is living with short term memory loss, I understand. maryjo |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This was absolutely exquisitely done. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Yes it is.  Thank you Marge, for finding the words that failed me. I'll see to it that our friends get this--it's truly a beautiful rendering of nature's cycle. Thank you again, my friend, for taking the time to listen.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Tenderness of thoughts to those who know and provide care and comfort to those who are suffering~ *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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
~So very well penned dear Marge~ |
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paullallady Member
since 2007-04-03
Posts 262Michigan |
This is beautiful, I loved how you tied it all together. A wonderful poem. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Marge ... wow! Absolutely wonderful. What a fantastic analogy ... and you captured it so beautifully. Really excellent writing.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
especially excellent 'write'! in particular, I loved: "...pale yellows for the unexplained elements of our lives in swirl (!)" long-sustained applause!! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a touching dedication Marge |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Well I must admit it was S.B. who recomended this one to me and I'm glad she did! Good thing Leah and I are both handy with rakes. guess we'll never really stop raking |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
As always dear lady your words drift into my mind and lay there softly until they are needed to be turned over and examined to see their true colour of wisdom - for others, for myself. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge/sis....I've been gone so long...it's good to read this knowing poem. |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
very touching write Marge. |
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perfect stranger Member
since 2006-05-29
Posts 54on cloud 9 |
madge, i love your poems this one is brilliant brought a tear to my eyes. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Friends~ Thank you all so much for the tender acceptance of this piece~ Sometimes the muse is *gifted* with a thought that just was meant to be penned ... I let it flow through me to be shared~ K~ Thankee gal~ Adagio and Leah~ Many *hugs* for what you two are going through~ To ALL ... each reply touches the tender of this poetess~ *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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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Marge, another beautiful piece of poetry you have penned. |
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ladylisa Member
since 2007-04-29
Posts 342Florida USA |
Marge you have a gift in creating and image and feeling at once that relates to our beings. I love the poem. You are truly gifted in the word. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"Before a leaf releases, falling to the ground for the dying, it turns the colors of life in change taking time to rearrange thoughts from the hearth of the heart" Love this verse! JL "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Marge Very heart-felt. Alison |
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lacydee Member
since 2007-06-17
Posts 130Indiana |
the subject matter was very sad, but it was exceptionally done. very pretty. lacydee as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Bless you and your compassionate spirit. Thank you for embracing and conveying such a heartfelt message with the beauty of your poetry. Love, reg |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh how beautiful. The Alzehiemer's society publishes a magazine...perhaps you should consider sending them this as I think it would help many a family Ruth |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Marge,I agree with Ruth. You should send it off. I think it is beautiful and compassionate. sincerely, martyjo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Beautiful and compassionate... This is superb. *S* |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
beautifully written~ My spirit will rise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thank you all so very much ... I'd almost forgotten this one was down here~ *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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