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Lady Goodman
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0 posted 2013-07-20 03:52 AM


The sky told me stories tonight as I watched

enraptured as sun set the filter of loss.


"Start-the-show" lights

called for silence and haste

the birds ruffled feathers

as if in good taste

like ladies with fans

held by white finger gloves

applauding the rise

of reveal as above


the slow glow of witness

silenced us all

the sun tipped his hat

he bowed his last bow

as Venus made entrance

the moon kissed the sun

and day became night and the night

became one.


Hibiscus petals

fell softly with pure

intention of knowing

their timing was sure

as night blooming jasmine

grace parfum unfurl:

whispered the lyrics

oh-be-at-peace, world.


* * *


signs of the times

with omens of old

blood on a burgeoning

moon, I've been told

begs to shut shutters

cook soup on the stove

gather dry wood

before seasons of cold

be a good steward

of all that you know

But find you much solace

in the nightly show.

Death is the only

vow we can keep.

So close your eyes gently--

and bang the drum slow.

* * *

that's for you baby--see? I ended it without a neat or even a slant rhyme. I love you Helen. G'nite.


* * *

smile..well, I thought I didn't rhyme. She's laughing, somewhere out there. If anyone needs to have church for her? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwiBsNzO2HU

But know that "River" was her sigh.

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Margherita
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1 posted 2013-07-20 04:39 AM


quote:
Hibiscus petals

fell softly with pure

intention of knowing

their timing was sure

as night blooming jasmine

grace parfum unfurl:

whispered the lyrics

oh-be-at-peace, world.



And I am at peace too, after absorbing this deeply captivating love-stream for dear Helen. I am also listening to the album and thank you for sharing it.

I am moved by your inspired work and tribute.

Love and hugs, remembering ...

Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

Lady Goodman
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2 posted 2013-07-20 04:52 AM


I loved her.

We argued soooooo much.

And I loved her.

ty...

Margherita
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3 posted 2013-07-20 04:59 AM


It feels so good when we can argue within a safe sphere of love, which can hold different opinions and expand, as both parts involved feel enriched.

You loved her and always will ...


Lady Goodman
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4 posted 2013-07-20 05:20 AM


Margherita? I backspaced a ton of feeling.

And I just did it again.

Ty for listening.

[This message has been edited by Lady Goodman (07-20-2013 06:05 AM).]

JerryPat2
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5 posted 2013-07-20 07:10 AM


This was deeply moving.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Angel4aKing
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since 2006-09-27
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6 posted 2013-07-20 03:29 PM


I was also moved to say the least now as the chills go away thank you for letting me in to smell the roses

~~~kingsangel~~~

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California
7 posted 2013-07-20 05:41 PM


Love the "Karen touch" here and so would Helen.
                      Ida

Michael
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8 posted 2013-07-21 07:13 PM


This revealed a side of you I'm not used to seeing, probably because I wade through life with my eyes shut, but it was still a pleasure to see.  I'm sure Helen is smiling, too.

Michael

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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9 posted 2013-07-21 09:49 PM


L G
This blew my mind:

      "Death is the only

       vow we can keep."

Wish I'd thought of that, beautiful!
Lori


latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
10 posted 2013-07-22 12:57 PM


This is truly one of the most beautifully  worded poems to some one who is gone.

I think tomorrow is the memorial they are giving for her in her area. Love to you, jo

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
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Spring, Texas
11 posted 2013-07-22 01:21 AM


See my post in Discussion / Announcements for 1Slicks on-line guestbook and obituary if interested.

j.

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