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Straight from my heart to you... |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom 
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I was talking with someone very precious to me earlier on tonight A 'dear' friend of theirs had died and he had written down his thoughts sent me a copy and I said "post it" he said no, no style, wasn't right to me it is not whether it rhymes but the fact he himself was distraught If we get to the stage where poems would have to be grammatically correct and no account is taken of emotion and a heart that cries for those we lose I would never want to write again because to me no soul should be unchecked to write what's in your heart, to know the pain of loss will always leave a bruise we come here and we share and some, the very lucky, write with sheer perfection but I'm not one and nor is he, I write what's in my mind often with a pen full of tears strange how we end up thinking "we" or "our" thoughts won't find any connection I tried to say the poem was him, all heart "we" would know his loss and lent an ear Just a thought from me I have a copy and I'm itching to post it for him, I've never known him write a poem before ------------------ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it... |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Well said, Rainbow! Tell your friend all of us would love to see his poem. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Three ways...set fire to your hair. Post his poem!!!! |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I agree with Balladeer. Post it! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Elizabeth: Thank you for understanding..:-) HUGS Bal: Never, ever, dare a rainbow with a heart....she will always rise to the occasion..:-) and this means way too much to me..not to mention setting fire to my hair, heck, it took me ages to grow it this long..:-) HUSG Marilyn: I will, but I'm not sure if he will forgive me but his heart is one we will all recognise as our own.. HUSG I have no rights whatsoever to post this but I believe in hearts and loss and the emotions that loss gives us.. When I heard the little bell Telling me "you've got mail" I went to my computer Trying to guess who could be the writer The title made me shiver Two words, meaning so much With each line my heart sank deeper Last week you were killed in some car accident And your wife is gone with you We went to the same school We played in the same team We were crazy enough to organise a 25 hours race And we were the first to be surprised by our success I wish I could have known I wish we would have talked And now the only thing I can do is cry and pray for your 4 children We will miss you Henri ****** If I could have set this to music, I would have chosen Pie Jesu by Sarah Brightman and Paul Kingston... ------------------ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it... [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 11-27-1999).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, if this is not poetry then I don't know what is.....an excellent tribute to a friend. Well done. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is indeed poetry. Words from the soul - that is what poetry is to me. I've often said I don't care for the 'form' of poetry, iambic pentameter and all that. I feel poetry. This poem has left two streams of tears running down my cheeks. Tears for your friend, for his friends and their children. I hope no one is ever afraid to post a poem here for fear that it won't fit into a mold - poetry is not molded, it is felt. I feel this. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm sure that your friend will appreciate your sentiments and your motivation. Writing is, indeed, an emotional venture... and this work certainly is just that... My prayers are with your friends, RG |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Any words of love and beauty from the heart and/or soul are poetry. You did the right thing. Thanks for sharing it with us all  ------------------ The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there IS to celebrate. ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I think this was very heartfelt and a great tribute! I thank you for sharing this, and our prayers are with you as well as for your friend and family! God bless you and help you all through this!!! [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 11-26-1999).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bless you all..:-))) If you could know the trepadition in my heart at having posted this without the writer's permission but knowing the love within his heart....how does one win over the heart from what the mind says is right or wrong.... I just thought this spoke so much from the heart! I'm actually at a loss to say what I think, apart from bless you and HUGS May we all feel free to express our hearts with love, share our memories and do so in a kind, loving, respectful way! ------------------ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Rainbow, I'm glad you posted your friend's poem, it is beautiful. My prayers are with you and your friend. ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a wonderful tribute. Hugs Ruth |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Stirring words from the soul....very moving... Thank you for listening to your heart and sharing this with us Rainbow.. ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
How come there's no icon showing both a tear and a smile ? ... cause I need one ... Rainbow, your heart is so big ... |
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lostboy Member
since 1999-11-21
Posts 275New Hampshire, USA |
Also, thank you for sharing this with us. So true what you said at the begining, I love the way you think, I'm sure all here agree. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Rainbow...i agree with you wholeheartedly!! Soooo very true!! And your friends poem was very nice!! Thanks for sharing this!! Bridgette ------------------ "It may take a boy to turn a girl's head, but it takes a man to turn a girl's heart." |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bless you all again... HUGS all ------------------ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it... |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Beautiful - thank you for deciding to post this. P |
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