Open Poetry #42 |
Pizza, smiles and tears for two |
Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Pizza, smiles and tears for two It was almost eight pm and we sat at the café encircled by chaos, when I heard you say you wished it was the beginning of the day instead of the end … so we could sit together for hours still and talk happily … Your voice a sunray piercing the mist … The pizza got cold, because you did not want to waste time eating, you concentrated on conversation and on listening. Or was it soul talk? And there were sudden explosions of laughter, the lightness of two beings who felt good in their skin and mirrored each other’s colour in a perfectly harmonious blend, for precious moments which held deep understanding and true wellbeing. When we hugged good bye you said you already missed me and tears filled your eyes. I took your hands in mine to send a dusk invocation to our common divine source, for each other’s blessing and for humanity’s awakening to love. You had told your Mother you were going to meet me and she sent her love to me. To me, whom you choose to be her European alter ego. While she waits alone, yet in joyful anticipation, down there in faraway Africa, for you to come home. *** Dedicated to dear Oneka, my Nigerian friend. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita, yours and Oneka's "soul talk" was deeply meaningful and very touching. Thank you for sharing that special moment in time with your readers. Love to you and to your friend Oneka ~ and to his mother in Nigeria! Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (06-13-2008 09:28 AM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Margherita, I love this poem. I also love cold pizza. Now you've gone and made me hungry for cold pizza. Love Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Oneka is lucky to have a friend like you, Margharita. Ida |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Margherita, Such a beautiful friendship that you share - and you express it with equal beauty. I absolutely love this poem. You touch me on so many levels so often. Alison |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you so much all my dear friends for reading and for your kind comments. Patrick Oneka is a young man and his life as an immigrant here is not easy at all, so he is grateful for sincere friendship. The term “extra communitarian” is often used with a negative touch to it and we say there is something we have in common, in fact we are both “extra communitarian” here in Italy, because also Switzerland/my home country is not part of the European Union/Community. But of course the reasons of our immigration are not the same … so many young African people try to enter Italy because of despair and they are even often rejected … it’s a sad sad world. That’s why I say we must awaken to love, to create the conditions for more dignified lives wherever in the world. Thank you again. Love, Margherita |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Margherita, I am not too keen on the cold pizza however surely friendship, love and tolerance are few qualities man use to have. I hope the situations changes in Italy. Hope many people in Italy and the world read this poem, may be they will change. Nice write. Prasad |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
my lovely Margherita... this was a beautiful piece of your work... I hope your friend stays safe and out of harm's way.. beautiful writing... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
What beautiful words, and deeply heartfelt. Many blessings to you and your friend!! I'd have cold pizza any day for a day like this! |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
I just have to say "ditto" to everything everyone else has voiced. A beautiful poem with beautiful, sincere meaning. |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
A very nice tribute. Thanks for sharing your special moments. Take care and Have fun. Steve
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Awwww this was so touching , friendship shared a joy to see Hope |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms mar, lovely art in your heart here ms |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Margherita, even without the explanation this is a lovely poem and a favorite now of yours~~ M |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is wonderfuly creative and heartfelt Margherita. Love, Eric |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Margherita, very sensitive poem with warmth and generosity and friendship, things that are so important. have a nice day yann |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Dear Margherita, Just in case I haven't told you lately, you are beautiful. Inside, and out. Rich |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you all for your appreciation and warmth. Love and divine blessings to each of you, sensitive souls. Margherita |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful Margherita...James |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Oh Margherita how lucky is Patrick Oneka to have such a sincere friend as you. It must make him feel so happy to know that he is not only accepted but appreciated as well. The very best to you both and also Patrick's mum. God Bless you all. Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear James, Larry and Lindsay, thank you too from my heart! Love, Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
You know, Margherita, I am usually very proud to call myself South African, but for the last few weeks I have not been. There were some horrendous xenophobic attacks - mainly in the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape - not where I live (in KwaZulu-Natal) by black South Africans on black "foreigners" living in their midst - in some cases they had been living amongst the same South Africans for 14 years and more. The refugees, legal immigrants and illegal immigrants were mainly from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Somalia, Mozambique and a few ther countries. No matter how poor and desperate the attackers were, nor how much they (incorrectly - for various reasons) believed that the "foreigners" were taking their jobs, there is no excuse for any such attacks. I am too ashamed and embarrassed to detail what was done, but suffice to say that there were (if I remember correctly) about 60 people killed. The worst irony of all is that about 20 or 25 of the people who were killed, weren't foreigners, but South Africans. It was very strange that the attacks were simultaneous over the same few days in various parts of the country far away from each other. However, these terrible orchestrated attacks only lasted a short while and they have stopped completely now, but there are thousands of "foreigners" being kept safe in very basic camps. Some wanted help to go back to their own countries, and in spite of pleading with them to stay, some have gone back. Some have been re-entered with caution into their communities, but there are many still living in the camps. Certain measures have been put into place to try to prevent further outbreaks. My point in all this, is that, especially after that, it is particularly lovely to hear such a happy story as you tell in your poem. I have a friend called Njoki in Kenya whose safety I was very worried about in the recent unrest, and if I didn't hear from her for a while I would email her with my heart in my mouth until I had a reply and knew that she was still all right. She assures me now that political stability has been restored and that the unrest is over. I just wish we could say the same for Zimbabwe. Anyway, thank you for being Margherita and being a safe haven for Patrick Oneka. I didn't know you were in Italy. I thought you were in America. - Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Diana, thank you so much for your extensive reply on this. Humanity has still a long way to go in matters of mutual respect, dignity and love ... What you refer makes one want to cry out in despair, in every part of the world there are these peaks of xenophoby and there is only one way out ... to make everybody realize that every human being is equally worth to the one Divine Source where we spring from. It will take time. Good to know your friend is safe. You are a precious presence on these pages of blue, dear Diana. Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: I've been making it a habit not to read replies so I can answer solely to the poet, and the poem... but I already sense that this voice emcompasses continents... and suppositions... Why can't our governments understand that the majority of our continents are already understanding of one another? thank you, m'friend...for your reach. |
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