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Once a gazelle
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Once a gazelle |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity 
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Once a gazelle Tiny steps carry her slender figure through uneventful lonely days. Though her frailty is tangible she still masters to walk tall with innate strength and elegance. The floor sometimes plays tricks when it transforms into an abyss. Her fingers tight on the cane seem to clutch the rope of a fragile bridge of sighs hanging high between the sky and a shining river of fate. Once she moved like a gazelle ... Her life mirrors and unravels within her transparent eyes. There is the color of longing reflecting the many things that have been and are no more. Memories play within her mind during the long silent nights. Speaking is no more a necessity she prefers the language of the soul. With every tiny step she moves closer to the welcoming gates of eternity. In the fresh meadows of her heart she meets with the love of her life who is waiting for her up there to walk once again hand in hand. Her friends the roses and the butterflies are tender messengers of the skies who channel his whispers of love. To their story there is no end … A soft smile shows in her gaze in anticipation of the day when she will shed her tired body to dance in freedom and joy upon the light filled paths of heaven with the pristine grace of a gazelle. * |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
Very beautifully written. I shan't beg the difference between a gazelle's "pronk" or "stott" here, or between, as you put it, the rose and the butterfly, because such are all parts and parcel of the whole... Glad to be reading such fine work from you again! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, Margherita, this is very, very beautiful. I could relate to this on many levels - but waiting to meet Flicka and Daisy and all my other babies - though there's lots of life in me yet, and I still go up stairs 2 at a time for fun. I love how well you crept into this woman's being (and took your readers with you) and almost were her throughout the poem. Your love of, and compassion for, humanity makes you an expert at doing this. Owl |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Very tenderly captured .. beautiful  ~Amaryllis |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Margherita, such a soft and beautiful poem here. Very touching... ~Sunkissed |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This was tender, sweet and enjoyable. |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I read this again and found it to be really sad. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Yes there is sadness here (that I can truly relate to) but it is also an amazing and very beautiful piece. Brought tears to my eyes. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Easy1, I do appreciate your kindness in reading and commenting my poems. Thank you so much! Went to see the words "pronk" and "stott" in the dictionary ... the gazelle pronks yes, but with such grace!Dear Diana, the fact that we are still able to "race" upstairs does indeed not keep us from identifying with the feelings and circumstances of another who can't do this anymore. It is especially difficult for very active women to adjust to the feeling of helplessness. The woman who inspired these thoughts has enjoyed a full life, but now she "prepares" serenely to let go. Thank you from my heart, dear friend. I think all souls experience sometimes a longing to move on where there are no more physical restrictions. Thank you, dear Amaryllis, for your sensitive reply and appreciation. Thank you, dear Sunkissed, for telling me you enjoyed this write. Dear Earl, always a pleasure to have your comments. Thank you so much. Yes there is sadness, but also the awareness of an ongoing life after this earthly existence. This Lady is not bitter towards her life. She has lived it fully and was blessed with a loving husband and children and grandchildren. After the death of her husband her physical weakness increased and she needs assistance. For a very active woman this is hard. She has been a wonderful teacher and preceptor for a long time. Now she shows us how to move with dignity in times of such fragility. Dear Ida, thank you from my heart, for feeling this and appreciating it through such kind words of understanding. Love and joy to all. Enjoy the day ... Margherita |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Thank you Margherita for providing me with the details to fully appreciate this poem. When I read it again I do feel sad even though I am aware that there is such a thing as an ongoing existance. I know that we should rejoice in that knowledge but losing a loved one is extremely difficult. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, yes, dear Earl, it is! I know.  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Dear Margherita - It is sad that life should come down to the waiting for relief but it does and always has and to wait serenely is a blessing. Indeed an exquisite write with lots of insight and compassion. Love Helen |
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kudanesh Member
since 2007-12-01
Posts 135Peterborough,England |
Simply Loved it thank you |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you so much, dear Helen, for your very sensitive comment. Thank you, dear Andrew, for telling me you enjoyed it. Dear Nourzihane, I enjoyed your visits to my posts today, very much so! Hope you are doing fine and will bless us with a new poem of yours. Love, Margherita |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"A soft smile shows in her gaze in anticipation of the day when she will shed her tired body to dance in freedom and joy upon the light filled paths of heaven" A true insightful look at reality: Past, present, and future. Great write. Be happy! JL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, my dear Dolphina! Saved faster than you can say, "gazelle". You never cease to astound me with your ability to touch me with your gentle, kind, and compassionate poetry. You have a beautiful soul, Cosmic Princess!   Linda |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
ah, like a fairytale it reads, captures and believes, my friend...much enjoyed. j |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear JL, dear Linda, dear Jimmy, thank you from my heart for your generous heartwarming replies. Linda sweetheart, your presence here is sooooooooooooooooooooo PRECIOUS! I thank God for you to be able to be here again! Love and hugs to all. Margherita |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
simply perfect Margherita. there is nothing else to say about such a poem. |
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