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The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

0 posted 2007-09-04 01:01 AM

I have noticed
his face has grown longer
his pace slower
he is but a gray wisp of breath

once a bold
western jay of a man
his call harsh
scratchy
he feared no one
extended his hand to all

   hi
   I’m Harley

recognition lighted eyes
strangers took the boy man hand
listened to tales
of when he was in the blanket
smiled with indulgence

now the word is on the window
painted
blocking sunlight
he sits quietly
hands
large wet moth wings on his knees
eyes
pale daylight moons

Harley is leaving us
and does not know it

but I know

and I long to sit with him
my arm about him

cradle him

as when he was in the blanket

___________

Harley Jay Forbis

1938-2007

MoonShadow
Senior Member

since 2001-08-02

Posts 943
Dark side of the Moon.

1 posted 2007-09-04 01:08 AM

Milady... Somber but reverent tone. Your imagery
          paints a vivid mental picture
          that illustrates and shares the tone.
       Your artistry is exquisitly exemplified.
        Thank you for sharing.

           MoonShadow
.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

2 posted 2007-09-04 01:12 AM

thank you Kenneth

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

3 posted 2007-09-04 01:12 AM

Kate, this is a sensitive and precious tribute to someone who was obviously very dear to you. Thank you for sharing and I am very sorry for your loss.

...jo

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

4 posted 2007-09-04 01:46 AM

thank you so much jo

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2007-09-04 02:13 AM

I would like to echo the reply of MoonShadow. He expressed my sentiments, exactly. Mind you, I think he expressed them better than I could.

I am deeply moved by this heartfelt, emotive write from your loving, compassionate soul. I am so sorry for your loss. It is apparent that you had a great deal of caring for this man.

Harley, God speed!

Love & Eternal Light,

Linda

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

6 posted 2007-09-04 02:16 AM

thank you for your kind words Linda Angel

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

7 posted 2007-09-04 06:20 AM

ride free HD!

enjoyed it ms

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

8 posted 2007-09-04 07:27 AM

Very intense words that show the dramatic change that life undergoes. It is especially tough to bear the loss of someone, when they are still here in flesh, but are elsewhere with their mind. You speak of your friend in a deeply poignant way.

Love and a hug.
Margherita

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

9 posted 2007-09-04 07:47 AM

Fine words for this man Harley...hugs...James

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

10 posted 2007-09-04 09:41 AM

thank you Stranger

Margherita, thank you so much

thank you James

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2007-09-04 11:21 AM

Lady....I am touched by the way you see truth. It is a gift. Thank you for sharing it.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

12 posted 2007-09-04 03:30 PM

Fine words for your friend Kate, big hugs to you sweetie.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

13 posted 2007-09-04 04:00 PM

thank you gentle Donna

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