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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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A Conversation with Michelle Remember Michelle when you took my hand and led me up that path where your imaginary friends lived and you called them names that came from birth of language those names ancient and preserved that were always there inside your head when you were two then still walking across the meadow of your three years rolling with the dogs in shadowed sun. You let me see them light up your face and I could listen to your one sided conversations your brown eyes crinkled up and I saw you before the laugh filling up and then when the sun hit your hair the light was so radiant that my breath would catch and you would shed your clothes like a nuisance that was not part of the feel of the air against your skin and the fabric of dog fur and porch railings that touched round belly and sturdy brown legs and once I caught you looking out the screen door at twilight in naked silhouette when the first coyote had barked his hunger into the canyon and the dogs clamored around you sniffing the air and something in you was so wise and wonderful and wild and you would throw your cares down with passionate howls when you were five said that you wished that you were dead and I could not see what dark storm touched your spirit and took you so violently from sweet when there was so much love for you and so many wonderful things to discover and then in your pink flannel with your cheeks flaming and so much bravery you found the jumping running grass and glee became you and you touched me again in magic with listening there to fold me in your small arms embrace when I was sad for you had vision and the air around told you feelings and you struggled so with the sanity of girls that tormented you with their pulled back friendship and schools and neighborhoods were outside your imagination’s control and you drew cats and dogs from far and wide to our doorstep with some inner whistle that took in all lost and lonely things in your eight years you took me and rearrange all my feelings and threw them up like feathers to dance around you and then you were gone and you were no longer a breath and it was like your mother went with you and what was left was only part of me missing you. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Martie, I could see this girl (this daughter) running free in the grass under a coyote night. I could see her becoming confused, growing away and into herself. Not only do I surrender to this one, but I lay in the grass all stretched out myself.  Awesome! Mike |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ The most definite YES I can vote. 'in your eight years you took me and rearrange all my feelings and threw them up like feathers to dance around you and then you were gone' And your heart keeps the vigil after all these years .... and she will always be that child of the 'jumping running grass'. You are remarkable, my friend. Love you, sister of my heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fabulous, Martie. I remember this one very well, how could I ever forget it. It touched me somewhere deep inside my heart and still does. HUGS Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 06-25-2000).] |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
A truly special poem by a special person. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, yes. Book this one, Martie. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Martie, this is so touching, so sadly-beautiful. voting< !signature--> Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died, and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 06-26-2000).] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Ah, I too remember this one (very well) I wish for you all the best that life can give All my love, Jeffrey |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Martie ... the is so packed with imagery and emotion! My mind is just whirling with visions of this lovely angel who you described so beautifully as one with nature. Exquisite writing Martie ... just beautiful! (click) Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This poem is very special to me, for obvious reasons...thank you all for responding with your hearts...Although she died a long time ago, the lessons she taught me in her life and through her death still grow. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I will never forget the way I felt the first time I read this poem ... and feel again now... there could be no book with out this one to reflect you love ya jm |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Wow....I had pictures caring me through this piece of this sweet little angel of nature!! Somehere deep inside it touched me in a mysterious way!! Enjoyed this very much!!! In the book Martie I hope this makes!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
do you know how powerful this poem is martie? just at the memory of it from when I read it in open, when I clicked on it to vote on it here, tears sprang up...this is beautiful |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you jm, I hope you're right! Bridgette--thank you... what a sweet comment! I am touched by your comment corrizon...thank you! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
It is my heart saying yes, this must be in the book. Liz |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--your heart and mine! |
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Grinwhicket New Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 3North Carolina, USA |
Dear Martie, I joined this site today because of this poem. I had to vote for it: it really touched me. I visit here and read but usually don't get involved. Now, though,I look forward to reading more of your work. Thank you, Grinwhicket |
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Grinwhicket New Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 3North Carolina, USA |
oops! Had to do this again because I forgot to check off VOTE! Sorry... |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
I could see this sweet little angel in your words, a sadly beautiful poem. This one needs to be in the book!!! Bonnie |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
A most heartfelt tribute to you and your daughter/angel. You have my vote. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
So deeply touching and beautiful! Gets my vote for sure. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I just want to thank you for replying to my poem of heart...and they all are, from the heart, but this one more so. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Martie, Martie...this gave me wrenches in my guts...BIG hugs to you my friend... this is the most beautiful tribute. K |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
That's good, Martie.. I hope I will have a daughter like yours if I ever marry to a woman I love one day.. - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kamla--she was a beautiful child and I'm so glad I knew her, even for that short time. James--If you marry a woman you love, and if your have children, they will be beautiful! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martie I somehow never read this, but my mind and heart are both smiling reading it now, as I know it will also bring it to your attention to read it again, and love her more today than yesterday. Lovely remembering m'friend, lovely! |
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