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| Open Poetry #6 |
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The Magic Medicine |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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(I remembered this poem after reading RufffRider's poem, Mommy Will Kiss Your Owie and I'm reposting it with a few changes) The Magic Medicine My Son you greet the problems of the world with indifference. Totally engrossed in growing, your elbows and knees are the brunt of asphalt’s bad jokes. You believe a kiss is magic medicine, and a bandage stops pain. Death to you is just a mystery, a catalyst for your questions, the monsters of your dreams are real. "How did God make the world?" "If I bleed will I die?" you ask this mother who you believe has all the answers. Spindle legged boy tripping over cracks in the cement with run-down sneakers sun-drenched hair the sea in your eyes. Yes, I love you. No, you will not live forever. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 02-27-2000).] |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
Big Smiles here as I say AMEN. Children do think the world of their mom`s. I know as a child there wasn`t a thing that mom couldn`t fix. Through a child`s eye`s MOM is everything and there`s nothing in the world that mom can`t do. Thank you for bringing this wonderful read back up and for the smile`s Martie. [This message has been edited by RufffRyder (edited 02-27-2000).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, A wonderful poem, well thought, well worded, well done. *L* |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
*smile* |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Martie, this one made my breath catch in my throat. Excellently written, with a truth that gives me goosebumps. Would you check your e-mail, please? |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
this is precious, Martie!  Denise |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I could write free verse forever and not even come near to this level of excellence. I salute you, Martie. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Warm and sweet and excellent You are a rare talent Liz |
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Breathe~ Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 315Washington... |
This is wonderful Martie! you capture the images of childhood so perfectly... Think I will go and hug my children now...*running off* I love the time and in between the calm inside me in the space where I can breathe... Sarah McLachlan |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Martie:..Can I hug him as well?...Bless, I don't think I gre up cause I'm still asking questions..LOL HUGS Live in my heart and pay no rent... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
EXCELLENT!!! I love the innocence of youth you've created here |
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