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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Thirty two years later Assuage all these, these memories and kiss the love goodbye… my baby is going to try again in finding love, and giving hers, one more solemn try so I sit alone in early morn my thoughts all full, you see, as I ponder all that was, here, in my memories the pink sign of the early days those dunkin’ donut delights, the scrape for quarters in our change those hot and sultry nights the hardships that we bore for we’d only just begun ~ still, the strains of that old song trip me up that ladder’s rung to say I’m sorry for that day when first we’d blessed our wed leaves me shaking this weariness leaves me shaking this weary head hear heave of sigh, a lonesome sound, a new road, companion of choice ~ but without you, there’d been no her, though still, I hear your voice so in some way, I hope you hear this thank you come your way as I watch her walking near on this, our baby’s wedding day and in your world, I hope you found that light to fill your soul, for though I was wrong about my love without you, there’d be this hole… |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
You can't possibly know how close to home this hit me. It gave me goose bumps. I really like the way you constructed this piece. well done. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sunshine: I really like this. So expressive! Everything happens for a reason I guess. Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
This makes me feel good inside and I hope the best for her. Congratulations, Melton |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
So effortlessly the picture of a world-weary person whose life has the shining moment of offspring beginning life. The tumble of the words signals mixed feelings toward the union that gave the world this child. thanks for your many comments on my writing. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I relate to this and you have expressed it well. I too had to go through those momentous moments alone without my husband. In my case he died before my children were grown so he missed all of the weddings, the grandbabies and their other joys. Love, Joyce [This message has been edited by Sunshine (10-13-2003 02:10 PM).] |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Wow! Thanks for sharing this, my friend. "Life is seldom perfect, but it does have it's moments."--Bernadine Steele Ryan This is one of those major moments that help make sense of the rest of life. Beautifully penned! Shenachie |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Your critique message says "I can't learn without you ... teach me." Well, it's obvious I have much, much more to learn from you than ever you shall from me. Teach me. She said burn ... together. |
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laryalee2 Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 96British Columbia, Canada |
How many lifetimes embedded here... this is startling and strong -- a beautiful poem, heartfelt emotions... Lary |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
There is much joy that comes even through the pain. Very well expressed, Karilea. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you all for reading. This was written on the morning of my baby's wedding day...an event like that never fails to allow one to reminisce, and to think back on all of the water that has gone under the bridge... |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Wow, what can I say? I hope that your baby is doing well. Sadelite |
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allamericanjoe Member
since 2003-10-02
Posts 116Iredell county, NC |
Very pretty poem, so expressive. "sigh", "tear". "The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time" ~James taylor~ |
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gringakiwi Member
since 2003-08-05
Posts 189 |
Sunshine Your words are always so perfectly composed. This was a stunning piece, which would relate to so many people without losing its intimacy. I thoroughly enjoyed. Connie  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Karilea~ This was wonderful!! I to share the same thoughts... Susan |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea...after going through a similar situation...I know how this felt. The ending stanza did give closure to this piece.. and I hope to that time of your life as well. I have no idea how I missed this before... but, I'm so pleased I found it here. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Karilea, though I haven't approached this moment of my life yet, I understand how bittersweet of an experience it can be to watch a child grow to their wedding day and then miss them ever so much but meanwhile being so happy for them and knowing they'll be treading on shasta lily fields barefoot pursuing their dreams wearing the beads of their loved ones! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, know your child will always love you, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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cusick Senior Member
since 2003-07-27
Posts 668 |
This is such a true portrayel of the ups and downs of life, from birth to your lovely daughter's wedding. You have done your job and she will make you proud. Luv Maggie |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
so very touching |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
so glad I looked back and found this one. Touching write sunshiny girl I wish you and your daughter simply the best. ~hugs~  Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Annie78 Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 469here then there then back here |
am glad traci brought this up....brings all those gut wrenching feelings up, but in a good way. this is lovely Annie there is but a short time to exist, love,laugh,live and never stop believing in miracles |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie How did I miss this....it tells my story as well as yours, only my child was a boy. Hugging you in understanding!  |
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the grey Member
since 2006-01-06
Posts 119Queensland, Australia. |
G'ay Karilea. I went back looking and found this delightful caring and reflective piece. They do grow up so quickly. I have two boys and two girls and we have a picture gallery on our lounge room wall and I often sit and reminisce back to all their childhood years. Enjoyed this. The Grey |
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