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The Simple Grace of Going
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The Simple Grace of Going |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Simple Grace of Going I can see his skin crumbling for dust is coming and this pouring tear cannot quench this truth. He sleeps in clouded peace lulled by elixirs that dull the brilliance of his pain-filled sweetness. In trust he has given me his arm's strength and kissed me with his smile until I am raw weeping. Still his love lights up and bursts in strong survival that time and space can only embrace with encompassing compassion. I see him folding into this heart song that swollows me and I want to scream let loose let loose of this stinging. Just let me soak in his breath for it fills me with potent peace and takes each moment sweetly from this tenderness that loves me complete and uninterrupted and with simple grace of going. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 04-01-2000).] |
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CherylLynnMckee Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 215 |
Beautiful poem..such lovely versus. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ A tear shared with a friend is a tear that lasts forever within the heart *Hugs to you. I understand. Love you ~*Marge*~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, This is one of your most splendid works, written from the heart, coming out of the truth experienced in life and of never ending love. Your "raw weeping" is in sadness and also in joy. The slight moments of smiling are of the exquisite kind, and will live forever. This is one beautiful and unforgettable poem Love Liz |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful and touching, Martie. Very well written. Denise |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Martie, I love this work of yours. You have expressed sadness and loving in your writing I hope you get to smile soon Love Roniece xx |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is an amazing, beautiful, sad poem. The title is perfection....... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Cheryl--thank you for your sweet comment Marge--I know you understand...and thank you Liz--You are an unforgetable friend...thanks for being there for me Denise--I'm glad this touched you and that your computer is running again Roniece--I am getting many smiles--enough to last a lifetime PdV--What a wonderful reply, thank you. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Martie, yes, yes, it is just this way. Thank you for these sharing words. Precious goings, savored moments...it is just this way. ~ Claire |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
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Claire--thank you for your understanding words. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Martie, I see a familiar heartbreak unfolding before my eyes. How poignantly tender you write! "I see him folding into this heart song that swallows me", and "complete and uninterrupted and with simple grace of going." I'm so terribly sorry for your grief. I truly care. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh Martie hon...you write with sheer grace. This is a touching piece. ((((HUGS)))) |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
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Rosemary--I know you care...and that this place is too familiar..hugs! Ruth--Your sweetness always shines in your caring replies. |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is absolutely wonderful, Martie - You never ever fail to enthrall me with your work..  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Martie, I know no one who can say things the way you do. We can all use the same alphabet but you do things with it that I can only smile at in awe. Another brilliant work.... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nan--What a wonderful comment coming from a poet such as yourself. Balladeer--you know your compliments to my ability always make my heart sing. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I had a good friend I met in '66. In the early 70's he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. A handsome man - I visited him daily in the hospital as often as I could. I watched him waste away and it brokemy heart. Gordon left a wife and 5 children - Margaret and I remained friends to this day - she has a house on cape cod and she came to Penny's funeral. I believe I will always have trouble dealing with Cancer. I don't know how you did it. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I knew by the title this would be good |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I don't know how I missed this... this is absolutely beautiful. I'm keeping it. Maree  The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Everytime I read something new I had not read, I feel like I am from another planet, for this is not the same language I speak surely? Martie, it is like you squeeze the life out of each letter, forming a new word to birth. I respect your writing more than you will ever realize m'friend. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do you want to know something mysterious? This was in my library, and I don't see that I ever responded. Must be a reason for all things... All things that are  sLike you, and your family... |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... |
WOW...I have known this a couple different times in my life...and getting ready for another round.  This was absolutely beautiful, Martie!! I am keeping this one!!Love ya...  Becka |
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