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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Letting Go ~Marge Tindal~ 2000 Needing to know when to hold on and when to let go. Wanting to hold on. knowing I should let go. Holding on to what? Myself? I reach out to hug you and my arms encircle only me. Well, this self-hug feels good. Maybe I have let go and just don't realize it yet. Now, let's work on the mind. A day, an hour, a minute or a thought that doesn't have you in it. Letting go ... starting to grow. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Excellent, Marge.... We don't grow unless we let go... and if we let go, you know how the adage goes.... Sometimes we let go and they go nowhere, ya know????  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Very good poem, Marge. "Maybe I have let go and just don't realize it yet." Great Line. Indeed, sometimes we have to let go to grow. Michael |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Very fine way of putting such thoughts into words Margie....As Nan mentioned...the way to grow.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I like this one very much, Marge! Well done! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Letting go is a very hard thing to do sometimes Marge....but sometimes holding on becomes even harder. |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Marge this is great I like this, Its so hard to see when we need to let go , love blinds us I guess  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan- Thanks for the read and the comments. Michael- Thank you for your perceptions. Toe- Glad you enjoyed it and took the time to say so. Suthern- Soooooooo glad you enjoyed. Hoot- Guess it's a lesson some do need to know is capable of being learned, huh? Whiskey- Personally, I've never had a problem learning when to hang on or to let go .... but was sure thinking of others and hoped this would help them. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Letting go can be very hard, until one day you wake up and realize you were holding on to a dream This is lovely Liz |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
If you know you're holding on, letting go is the only option... Marge: Super poem.. HUSG Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful poem, Marge! I'm sure it will be helpful to many people! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
reminds me of the words to a song, "the loudest sound I know, is the sound of letting go." Great poem Marge! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend - Well ... I happen to agree with that. RainbowGirl - Thanks. I like that saying too. Denise- Thanks to you, gal. I hope it is. Martie- Oh, that sounds intriguing ... tell me where I can find that song. Thanks a lot. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
This is a great poem as well as a reality-check. I loved the poem. Nathan |
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Grandma Jo Member
since 2000-01-02
Posts 51 |
Sometimes letting go is the only way to move ahead. Very nice poem. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nate - Hadn't thought of it as a 'reality check', but you're right ... it is. Thanks for that insight. GrandmaJo - Great thought ... moving ahead. Thanks, glad you liked it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Marge, This has a subtle wit and wisdom in it that makes for an excellent read. Love that last stanza! Rus |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rus - Thank you for the read. You got it ! That's my favorite part of this one too. Just my head ... talking to someone's heart. Looking forward to more from you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
They say If you love someone Let go If that someone returns Then it is true love If not Then perhaps it was not to be. Well expressed feelings Marge and so very nice lined up but yet sad too The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
My friend, Helmut Becker, It is true ... letting go is the only way. For some it is a very difficult thing to do ... for some, impossible. Love having you read my writings. Have a wonderful day. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
Marge- For me letting go happened when I realized I could exisit with feelings from the past and with feelings of the present. Somehow the two blended into a happy medium and life became normal again...make any sense? You don't always have to let go, but you do have to grow, as you have so nicely written. I enjoy your words! |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Forgive the words I send I had to let go although I did want to hang on Doing this...I learned that letting go was for me and her the better thing to do Thus knowing....it is not always true I agree with you There is a lot more to this...then just letting go I know Hope you forgive The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, Sorry for my late read. Enjoyed the poem, good thoughts wisely and well done. *L* Sy |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Great poem Marge! I love the last stanza....beautifully worded... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lorelei - Very true ... Keeping the best of thoughts and letting go of any that cause pain is part of the growing process. Sometimes it's necessary to grow in separate ways. Thanks for your comments. Helmut Becker- Dearest Helmut, forgiving is not ALWAYS necessary ... getting beyond is. Very necessary to get beyond the pain. I like your words. Seymour- Thank you, friend. Pepper- Glad you liked it ... my favorite stanza too. *Thanks to all ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Marge, I sure needed this one thank you |
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