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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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What We Do < !signature-->[in Memory of] a walk throughout cemetery plot thinking about those who have gone before us in war in sickness in adversity 1874 - winter storm influenza at birth at end of long life flags flutter over Veterans flowers grace mother's stone dad's marker in bronze granite markers to live on bend, pull, clean the site listen to history's words I didn't know you but I do it for family for this woman 91 years aged who instills in me reasons to cherish memories when she is gone I will do it for her overlook the view on high Highland Cemetery named well You will welcome me home in time, in time ©KRJ 29 May 2000 Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 05-29-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This reminds me of Memorial Day when I was young, we would go to the cemetery and put flowers on the graves of all these people I didn't know. My ancestors, long since dead. Sometimes, I wonder what they were like..if I'm like them. This is a lovely tribute, Sunshine, thank you.  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This was beautiful Sunshine ... a wonderful tribute to all who've walked before us. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Karilea, seems like I followed your poetry even here...  nice work by the way. Also, are you skipping Open #7 ever since becoming moderator of Spîritual... A bit sad, not seeing you around... Since I do not write much about God and spirits, I am finding it difficult to post in that cross-sectional forum...But I do wish you best wishes as a moderator... Regards, sudhir Hey you, out there in the cold, Getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me? Hey you, standing in the aisle, With itchy feet and fading smile, can you feel me? Hey you, don't help them to bury the light. Don't give in without a fight. Hey you, out there on your own, Sitting naked by the phone, would you touch me? Hey you, with your ear against the wall, Waiting for someone to call out, would you touch me? Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone? Open your heart, I'm coming home.... by Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) - The Wall |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
PdV, your thoughts are right on... Kit, thank you... Sudhir, you're liable to find me most anywhere...thank you... |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Veterans Day is around the corner... Ladies and Gentlemen who served: thank You! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Suzanne Arlene Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 377Ontario, Canada |
instill memories To keep thoughts of loved ones before they are no more. I loved this poem.It gave me many things to think about.Thank You Suzanne |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
This is also appropriate for Veterans' Day, since you mentioned them in here also. Wonderful way to remember loved ones. Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
A wonderful tribute, and a great read!  "I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust." I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
A most beautiful write Sunshine Tracie Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you all...we do owe our Veterans so much...and sometimes in the day to day activities, we forget to say Thank you... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Sunshine-A very lovely piece, I too wonder about some of the grave markers when I visit my dads grave and look beyond. Thank you for reminding me. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Gemini, you have it right...we have to "look beyond..."...thank you... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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