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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico 
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Packs on backs, they dash through halls, white walls and hope. Energy, bare heads and laughter . . Purpose! . Today she will fly, and paint pictures from God. Doodles on the wall, images on the ceiling, newborn constellations that have grown through the dark night. And when the sun creeps from behind Watermelon Mountain, . a butterfly, folding its wings . 'pon the globe that gazes sweet reflections through the garden of her life. It prays a world -whole, when beloveds push through the door, Candy, kisses and packs on their backs; new slippers, a poem from the elves left on her pillow at home. . For tonight they will count dreams together, one on the bed, one on the floor. Whispering fairy stories... . Waiting ~~ (author's note: This poem is soon to be published in an anthology edited by Lynn Strongin entitled "Magical Kites" a book about childhood illness. It will be dedicated to my own granddaughter, Erin Elizabeth, diagnosed with leukemia at age 5 and now in remission at age nine! Other noteable poets in the book are Maya Angelou and David Graves and Pulitizer Prize Nominee, Charles Ades Fishman. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enjoyed your "Doodles" and your comments at the end! Congrats on the publication of this poem in that anthology! It's for a great cause and you are in mighty fine company! It's wonderful that your granddaughter is in remission! I will pray that she remains so! A very moving post and commentary! Love to you ~ and to Erin Elizabeth!  Linda |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, how deeply deeply beautiful and poignant, dear Janet. This was written by your heart, the emotional involvement is profoundly felt. Combined with your art it becomes a masterpiece. All my best wishes to your little granddaughter, may the remission be complete. Love, Margherita  |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
jb...by itself it is a anthem..enjoyed |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Thanks guys: Yes, I am thrilled to be included in an anthology along side of these poets and to date, may be my finest moment in writing! Jan |
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