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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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I have not forgotten the hold of his arm my body grew into the curve of it and I carry it with me I have not forgotten the way his boots hushed through the door the scrape of his razor the sweet of his voice the smell of his despair I have not forgotten the feel of his hands rough and chipped as his favorite coffee cup I went down beneath them listened to them whisper on my skin I have not forgotten watching him walk the outline of the earth the inner and outer alone no longer able to touch love no anchor to hold him I have not forgotten how he fell through the hole in his life by the tips of my fingers I hung over the solemn pit afraid to hold on afraid to let go watching soundless I waited till time became more usual than usual and I let go I no longer listen for the hush of his boots nor lean into the hold of his arm and yet times when alone I go down beneath his hands again still quiet eyes round and stone flat |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Your words just took my breath away for their powerful evocation of a bond that can't be forgotten. Dear Kate, poetess of rare talent, it's good to read you and to share in your emotions so intensely. Love, Margherita  "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
I really enjoyed everything about this poem, but the first and last stanzas are my favorite. Very captivating, in a quiet/hushed way. Wonderful! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
What to say about this wonderful poetry, Lady? What a presentation about life and the dangerous pitfall which abound in it. The complete love one can have for another are all too often destroyed by forces beyond their control. This is a very sad poem, but a very, very good one. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Of course, dear lady (he is)"not forgotten." Because as ee said you carry him in your heart...with the same "wonder that's keeping the stars apart" Love this poem...well done...thank you |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
Kate you just amaze me !!! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Awesome write, my friend!! j. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Margherita, thank you so much for your kind words. I value your opinion. With love, Kate  Thank you for reading and your comment Nicole. Jerry, thank you for calling this offering “wonderful.” You inspire me. And thank you Ford!! Helen, you know how much you mean to me. Thank you dear lady. James, my friend, thank you! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kate, This is blessedly awesome, and I don't say that lightly. It brought to mind my mother, and father, as if you wrote for her, and I'm afraid I can't write much more, because those tears that don't come often, are thundering down my face just now. Oh, thank you! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
powerful and emotive writing indeed ! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kate...I am so touched by this, my words won't do justice to the effect it had. Blessings to you, my friend! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh Karilea, I am happy if those are good tears. Your parents must have had a wonderful love. Thank you Bruce. I appreciate you always. Martie, my friend, your comment is dear to me. Thank you. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
such a heartfelt render, appreciated the read Love is the life of the soul... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
by the tips of my fingers I hung over the solemn pit afraid to hold on afraid to let go watching soundless I waited till time became more usual than usual and I let go I forgot to breathe as I read... every word gripped my heart. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Really beautiful write. Enjoyed the read!! JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Tracie. I appreciate you reading.  suthern, thank you so much. Thank you for reading and commenting JL. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You make me silent inside. A |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Alison, what a great thing to say. Thank you my friend. |
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