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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Losses The sparrow must have hit The wall, or perhaps was attacked By a larger bird But there he was, flopping about In dust and seed Broken necked, bedecked by pain. I went to rescue him, saw the break Watched the last throb, picked him up Gently, disposed of him or her with honor. I hope there were no waiting children. The next day, I could not find my Poe, Out in the backyard somewhere. While on The phone with my husband, I raised a Blind, saw his “catch”, and by the time I saw the conclusion of Poe's catch, Shooed my pup away from the blessing Of his boyhood triumph, and once again Took a deceased carcass away. Death has been near me this week. Tornados do not help my mental status. I pray for all whom have lost life. I’ve been too near it all week. For those who have to pick up, and move Forward, my prayers Are for you. © KRJ 5-20-13 |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This has me in tears and in pieces. I know you won’t blame Poe. Please give Poe and Twain lots of hugs and kisses from Auntie Di. Death has been near me often, in the last while. Then on top of everything else, on Sunday, one of 2 much loved TV presenters of MorningLive on South African TV died. He was there from the first day of the program’s inception, 14 years ago. His co-presenter was co-presenting with him for the last 9 years. The whole of South Africa is devastated. There has never been such a public reaction to anyone’s death in South Africa, as there has been to his. He was 46, ran the 2 biggest ultra-marathons in South Africa every year, was at the peak of his fitness, was a spectator at a rugby match with his little son, when he collapsed, received immediate medical attention and was rushed to hospital in an ambulance, yet still died later in hospital, of a heart attack. Like you as I understand, I am feeling very fragile, and, as I am sure you are feeling, not up to any more of this. My prayers are for you too and for all in Oklahoma and Texas. Hugs and tears, Karilea Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Have just gone on to Internet news and read an article about the devastation in Oklahoma. Horrific! Are all our Pipsters from Oklahoma safe? We don't have tornadoes and hurricanes in South Africa (except we have had literally one or two so-called minor tornadoes in isolated spots in the last about 5 years - and those were bad enough), but what I have seen on Internet videos in the past and what I know of the hurricane that Ruth was in a couple of years ago is too awful for words and imagining what it must be like is indescribable. My heart, tears and prayers go out to all people and animals killed or hurt and to their families and to those who have lost their homes, businesses and/or workplaces or had them damaged. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Karilea, for the opportunity to share your pain through your extremely poignant words. I don't want to add other words, but my heart weeps silently for all of these sad and intensely dramatic situations and those involved. Hugs. Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
A timely piece to say the least, my friend. Yes, you have been too near it all week, that's for sure. Horrible what can happen on a clear, peaceful day. ~*~ PMS jokes aren't funny, period. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (05-22-2013 04:52 PM).] |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
very well said! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Just a hug, Karilea. I have been watching the devastation in Oklahoma (where I was born) and I can imagine how on edge you must be, especially with all that's going on with you at this time. Praying for you and all those in harm's way. Ida |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Not just an Awesome piece, my friend, but the approach to the conclusion was so unique. A new best of yours for me. jimmy |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Diane, there is no way I can blame Poe. He was being himself, doing what dogs do. Twain was quite upset because he wasn’t out there – it was rather funny…he knew his brother was doing something, and trying, in his own way, to “tattle” on his brother. When he saw that I didn’t spank Poe for doing what dogs do [hunt] he has spent the last two days trying to look up to his “little” brother. [Same age, different heights.] I am sorry for the loss of your country. This man must have been a very good person who contributed so very much of his soul to your country. Knowing that he was in such good form would make any of us feel fragile, indeed. Diane, I am here for you, as ever was, so please feel free to contact me in your own time. Love, K Margherita, my husband’s accident at home this last week made me think of how easily my husband could have broken his neck. He passed out from low blood pressure and I could not hear him breathing. As it is, he did receive a small hairline neck fracture from C-2 – C-4, but there was another hairline fracture that showed from his fall in March. His Parkinson’s is what is causing the problems, along with low blood pressure, so his meds have been adjusted. Hopefully for the better. Thank you for following along, knowing that my poems have lately reflected real life in what, I hope, can be lessons for others. JP2, my friend, some day I shall share a beer with you. That, and meet my friend, Serenity. And then I’ll probably have a shot. We certainly have stories to tell. 2ndHDP…hello my friend. Long time no see. Write a poem, let me read, make me smile. Hugs, K Ida, I’ve checked in with some of our OK friends – I’ve not heard of any losses in their areas. But our prayers need to be there for all. Thank you so much for chiming in with your love and thoughtful message. JW – Always in my corner. Thank you, my poet friend, for being near. "The business of the poet...is to show the sorriness underlying the grandest things and the grandeur underlying the sorriest things." Thomas Hardy |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I enjoyed how you wove the backyard tragedies with the more global tragedies together Karilea. Really nicely written.  From a backyard aspect, it is so hard sometimes. I have watched the hawks and even the bluejays stalking some of the smaller birds, and try to remember that nature has her way ... even at times when I find it hard to watch as well.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Prayers have been sent to Oklahoma from this corner as well... quote: I appreciate your honorable spirit when it comes to burial of the deceased, I do, but, I had to smile as, in my mind, I saw your doggie Poe wagging his tail in follow and look of bewilderment as dogs often give when us humans take away what, um, they perceive as treasure. Enjoyed! Thanks for sharing! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kit, Bob...both of your replies gave me cause to smile over what is life, and how quickly it can be snatched. Kit, in the last decade, we have watched the smaller hawks and kites take over the townsite as the country sites grow smaller in agriculture and larger in population. I have always watched the skies...no way in the world were there this many sky creatures over town only 23 years ago. Also, we are also experiencing more owls, and bats. I don't mind bats [unless they get in my husband's bedroom - he goes a little nutty when that happens]...LOL... And I don't mind owls. I continue and always will remember that the cycles will continue if we humans don't kill them off...and nature will rule. Bob...you had it right. My dogs Poe and Twain...it was quite funny. Twain was doing his best to say "Mom, Mom! Poe has something I don't have! He won't let me share! Get it, Get it!" So when I saw Poe with his trophy, I knew for his sake that depending on what the squirrels may be infected with at any given time, before he got deeper into the catch, it did have to be removed. Trust me, the boys checked out the shovel I picked it up on, the tracks that were made, the whole back yard....I'm just glad the day was not totally wet from rain and they spent themselves out and slept the night well. Thank you all for reading! |
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