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faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

0 posted 2011-02-11 12:14 PM

Upon reviewing your lovely
type-written letters
safely placed in a three-ring binder
it is almost like having you here
your rasping voice insisting
i please consider your few
minor changes in my lines followed
most often by your asking me
not to be angry with you please

i am sure you were sure
i never listened to you-
my mentor and friend
for so many years
but i learned more about writing poetry
from you than you will ever know
mostly because your sudden passing
robbed me of the chance to
tell you just exactly how i felt

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2011-02-11 06:44 AM

Sad poem. Ed's legacy will carry on, however, within the framework of your poetry, Faith.

~ Some people are like a Slinky -- not really good for anything -- but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2011-02-11 06:57 AM

Sad to hear about the loss of your mentor. Hope Pip is helping to fill a bit of that void.
Lori

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

3 posted 2011-02-11 12:48 PM

JerryPat-Thank you so much...you always say the nicest things.

Lori-Thank you for your kind words. I have met some really great people here, you being one of them, and I am happy to be here.

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

4 posted 2011-02-11 08:56 PM

i am sure you were sure
i never listened to you-
my mentor and friend
for so many years
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

That's so very touching. It's true, people don't always realize what a difference they make/made in our lives.

Much enjoyed your heartfelt poem~~

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

5 posted 2011-02-11 09:12 PM

Thank you so much for your wonderful remarks. I really appreciate them.

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

6 posted 2011-02-11 09:18 PM

I smile.

(First, allow me to apologize for not replying sooner--your photo is quite the distraction for me as you do remind me so much of my beloved Grace Slick--stops me in my tracks.)

I enjoyed this so much since it brings to mind fond memories of treasured poetry-critique friendships. Thanks so much for sharing.

Enjoyed.

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

7 posted 2011-02-11 09:27 PM

i'm very honored by your wonderful remarks...thank you for making my night

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

8 posted 2011-02-12 09:55 PM

so poignant...death robs us every time of the coulds and substitutes the shoulds...on a brighter note...I'm sure your mentor was pleased with you

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

9 posted 2011-02-13 12:02 PM

thanks so much....i hope he was

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

10 posted 2011-02-13 09:35 AM

This touched home, faith, as I have notes
from deceased family, friends, that are
akin to the flavor of this poem.

You were blessed.

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

11 posted 2011-02-13 11:40 AM

Yes, I was very blessed. Thank you for your lovely comments.

Faith

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

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