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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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I apologize, my friends, for being so unavailable in the past couple of weeks. I promise to read each and every one of your wonderful villanelles in the next couple of days. I've had not only a houseful of Passionate guests, but a personal crisis to endure as well... But that crisis was the impetus for my first public reading - of this work.. We Held Your Hand We hearkened to resounds of heaven’s whispering Your name, beheld in countenance of sovereign Grace. We held your hand until we heard the angels sing In harmonies melodic as the spawn of spring, Extolling visions of a hallowed time and place. We hearkened to resounds of heaven’s whispering A song so sweet, our yearning hearts envisioning Your dancing blithefully about celestial space. We held your hand until we heard the angels sing Songs of release from burdens earthly trek may bring, Our visions with the stars to see your joyous face. We hearkened to resounds of heaven’s whispering. Bequeathing now our hold to end all suffering, For mortal days so surely wrought in steadfast pace. We held your hand until we heard the angels sing One hand in ours, one touched upon seraphic wing, Our grasp released to bind ethereal embrace. We hearkened to resounds of heaven’s whispering; We held your hand until we heard the angels sing. (In loving memory of my father - C. Leonard Carlson - 1/4/23-4/23/02) by Nancy Carlson Ness  |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Nan what a beautiful tribute to your Dad, and you know I feel that I know him having spent time with you in your Dad's home and at the hospital with you, your sister and brother at a very intimate time. I am smiling as I remember you and I sleeping with the dog in his bed, and you sharing memories. Live in those Nan, for there is love and healing in them. (((hugs to the whole family))) |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
I sorrow at your loss, What a wonderful tribute, I’m sure angels are singing. Gloom |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Nan, there are times when words just seem to lack, even for a poet who breaths by them. These are such times... I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family. Heart-hugs gentle poetess jm |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Nan~ I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father, please know I have you in my thoughts and prayers....be well...Peace to you... Lauren~ ~Sinking fast into |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nan, At another time, I know I'll appreciate your poem for its perfection... but right now, my eyes are blurred by the love that penned such lovely words. My heart goes out to you and your family... you have my deepest sympathy and my prayers that your memories will bring you comfort and strength. I'm so sorry, dear lady.... |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Nan, You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. And you have written a wonderful tribute to your father. I do understand your loss because I held my mother as she slipped away a couple of years ago and now watch my father in his final days. A wise friend told me "No matter how old we are, we are never quite prepared to become an orphan." Take your time to recover for your life dear lady. Pete |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nan, What a handsome man and an incredible tribute. I don't know how you managed the reading, but what an honor. Oh the grief...I can only imagine. I am so sorry for your loss. Faith and courage to you. Peace, Larry C [This message has been edited by Larry C (05-01-2002 02:05 PM).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear Nan What a wondrous heart you posess What a beautiful gift God has bestowed to you in the splendors of your pen, and to us who read yoour writings THis is an equisite tribute to your father and to poetry Your strength of character was demonstrated many times during oour poet's week together, as you listened to our personal grievances at times, while you, in turn were grieving the loss of your father, and still you gave of yourself in full measure. Thank you for being the person you are, one to whom we can all look up to. THis poem is as beautiful as you are I extend again my deepest sympathies and the warmth of a long embrace Love you Liz |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nan...I send you my heart felt sympathy for the loss of such a special man to this life. I know he lives in these beauiful words and in the hearts of those that love him, forever. Heart hugs to you. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
One hand in ours, one touched upon seraphic wing, Our grasp released to bind ethereal embrace. We hearkened to resounds of heaven’s whispering; We held your hand until we heard the angels sing. Dear Nan, how beautiful these words are, as is your whole tribute to your father. I've lost mine some 20 years ago and still there are times I miss him terrible. Hugs to you dear friend Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a gentle and passionate tribute to your father. He shall stay forever in your heart's memory, though the physical body is elsewhere. It must have been incredibly difficult to be confronted with this family sadness at the same time as the Passions poets visit. You are one amazingly strong lady. I have a feeling your father had something to do with your level of strength and courage. An armful of hugs to you, Kacy. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
what a wonderful tribute...I am glad you had family and friends surrounding you during this time..I know how important that is. Maureen |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) my friend. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Nan, this is a beautiful and loving tribute to your father. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Nan, I am truly sorry for your loss. Your tribute is beautiful, moving and stirring and it brought me to tears. I think the world of you and I want you to know that your grief is also mine, heart-hugs. Take care and  ,Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Nan I'm so sorry for your loss but you have written such a wonderful tribute to your much loved father. I could so relate to how you felt as I was in the same situation nearly three years ago and the memories came flooding back when I read your words. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Nan, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. This is a beautiful tribute to your dad. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
((((((((((NANNERS))))))))) You know, you've always been a wonderful friend of mine, Lady. I'm sorry for your loss, and I am amazed at your strength. How grave is my condition, for I cannot find the words to say, I need you so. |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
God bless you, Nan! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
my sincerest sympathies, Nan... if ever you want to talk, you know where i am..... if i can be of any help and offer my friendship, i am here for you... a beautifully written tribute *tears* in my eyes |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Dear Nan, There is a grace to your words that could only have eased the transition. My condolences to you and yours'. Doc |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you sincerely, my dear friends - For your kind words and condolences... I'm still feeling a bit out of sorts here - 'Tis a very intense time indeed... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I am sorry to be so late coming in to read this beautiful and last caress...and there is a lot more I will be saying to you, soon... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ I am sorry ... I did not know until now~ A loving piece in tribute of your father~ May God hold his soul in serenity's keep~ Love to you, my friend~ *hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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