Open Poetry #49 |
In Pursuit of Serenity |
Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Through the hot, humid night air the funeral dirge plays a slightly disturbing descant to her laugh ...its just life she mutters I cant sleep she whisper to me sing me a lullaby and across the miles I tell her you are safe, sleep gently. You are all things bright you are talented, smart... ...beautiful...even in the darkest depths that we shared But she doesn't believe She is my mirror reflecting me back to me never seeing the her I see Its late...lets write lets tease lets play together here the only way we can be When I was afraid...YOU laughed my fears away When I cried...YOU held me across the miles When I triumphed...YOU applauded me Who will do that now? Who will show me the way? I cant wrap my head around the truth You are gone and we will never again torment the moon with our poetry we will never again grin because "hell ya he is HOT!' we will never again pick apart a muse that leaves us struggling I cannot do justice to the impact you had on my life I can only say... Sleep gently sweet friend...sleep gently For Karen |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Beautiful is the first word that comes to mind. It is a word used much too much these days, but this poem is beautiful. To know someone so intimately is to know yourself. I'm sorry she has left you, but it wouldn't surprise me if she has a front row seat wherever she is and is watching you, and yes, even protecting you. ~*~ Love is friendship set on fire. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
This is so very special. What a wonderful tribute to your relationship. What a lovely way to outline the space she left behind. I couldn't agree more with Jerry, I ditto that! Lori |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
lovely tribute write! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I miss her too, Paula. She never understood just how precious and beautiful she was, or how much she touched the rest of us. Her memory will always be cherished. Michael |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Paula,A beautiful tribute to Karen.We all loved her and miss her. She was as you say,beautiful,bright and talented.Thank you for posting this special poetry to our Serenity. jo perry |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I was away form PiP for so long...away from her...not so much by choice as by life. This doesn't even come close to whats in my heart |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Paula, understanding how you miss her and feel your tribute is not enough, but believe me she knows as we all do. Rest peacefully knowing this.Jo Perry |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
A truly beautiful tribute for Karen. Deeply felt your words. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This brought me to tears. I wish she'd realized how special she was. Beautiful tribute! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
silky words...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A special write for a special lady that I miss very much. Ida |
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