Open Poetry #45 |
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"Missing" Thoughts |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines ![]() |
"Missing" Thoughts I live each day without her now. Recorded in my mind are the secrets that we shared with each before that awful find. It's a birthday month for her and him. October's harvest thoughts remind me as I stand before of the values we've been taught. As sisters, both inside and out I catch herself in me when morning mirrored eyes stare back and she is all I see. I drive her car, presented now since he has passed on, too. And every time I find myself remembering anew All the fun we had back then, the laughter and the tears, when thinking of our childhood days to hide our future fears... So strong she was until the last. And me, well holding on. Today I'm thinking "missing" thoughts since both of them are gone. All that's left are memories, those pictures in my mind. And as I drive along life's road I think of them in kind. M |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Awwww, this is sad. But, thank goodness for our memories, huh? I wish my sister and I had been close. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Both the closeness and the "missing" pain are deeply felt. Beautifully rendered memories. Love, Margherita ![]() |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Even when our loved ones are gone, the love we share never ever dies. Your tender thoughts are endearing, Maureen~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
They are always surrounding you. You will find that to be true many times in the coming years. Love to you. latearrival |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Maureen - my best to you always... BC |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is so beautiful but sad, Maureen. Touching for all of us who have lost someone dear. Ida |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
So strong she was until the last. And me, well holding on. Today I'm thinking "missing" thoughts since both of them are gone. All that's left are memories, those pictures in my mind. And as I drive along life's road I think of them in kind. ___________ your missing thoughts are beautiful, M Hugs to you ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
When I have "Missing" Thoughts similar to these, I refer to them as "my misty watercolor memories". Your grace-filled 'pen-brush' writes from a palette of delicate ~ and especially beautiful ~ watercolors. Warm memories to cherish... ![]() ![]() ![]() Linda |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Maureen, Your poem hit my heart and is lodged there. Alison |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
A poem that goes right to the heart ~ Indeed, a perfect writing style. ![]() ARCTIC WIND |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's always tough... anniversaries make the missing harder... and you have the double loss. Big hugs, my friend. Let those memories give you smiles as well as tears. |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
what beautiful words. I felt those shades of grief and sadness in my heart. And you executed it beautifully. Hugs and warmth for those "missing" days ~ Cheye |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you, everyone~~ both their birthdays were this week ~~ M |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
the hardest hurdle... loved the flow of rhyme in this M.. ![]() "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
sad read ![]() |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Maureen - memories fade in time, but they are always there. Very nice writing... BC |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you, Susan, vandana and Bill. Your thoughts are appreciated/ ![]() M |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
M, I came back because this poem is just that special. There are links that can never be severed - and you share one with your sister. I think of my brother when I read this because I miss him lots too. You expressed your heart well - and I thank you for sharing this poem. A |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thanks, Alison, for the visit. I think those last few years even brought us closer~~ M |
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