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A Gift of Forever...........For my Mom
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A Gift of Forever...........For my Mom |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
A Gift of Forever A small delicate box Wrapped, with Christmas paper and red lace She takes it to hand Pale and drawn, is her distraught face. The last gift to be opened Grief has pieced a hole through her heart And anger holds no answers Never can we choose, when our loved ones will depart Unwrapped, and held tight in her hand A perfect shimmering gold chain A floating heart, its companion For one brief moment, she feel’s nothing but pain As her eyes well to tears There is a card she must read Collecting herself She struggles for the breath, she needs The words were as clear as crystal That swirled in her head A message, so perfect And this, is what it said A heart with wings Will float back and forth, forever Though you may never see me For eternity we shall be together Remember me as I was Happier times, like the pictures in the hallway Think of me, my love For I shall think of you.....always Marina May 1 2000 [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 05-02-2000).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Simply beautiful Marina. . . Speaks to the power of eternal love. . . Wonderful. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Marina... this is exceptional...wow I got a "warm chill" when I read this. Its perfect... so how did ya get to be so sweet anyway  take care my poetice friend, jm |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Marina, this is such a poignant scene, and that you've dedicated it to your mother makes it that much more tender. So lovely, this. Thank you for sharing something so personal. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Marina~ Very tender, very touching very treasured. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Jm...I'm a sugar addict! |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Sven, thank you. I think eternal love is what we all seek. Jm, thank you as always Claire and Marge thanks to boyh of you. Marina [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 05-02-2000).] |
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TearsFromHeaven Junior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 19Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marina, I can feel the power of the love in your poem. It is very strong and heartfelt. I really like this. Wonderfully done! Trust Instinct. Instinct will keep an animal alive, but Logic can kill a man. Richard "Rickey" N. Boydstun, Jr. |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marina, Yes, dear, eternal love is the most powerful force to ever exist. I must agree, this poem has got to be one of the best I've ever read. I love it! Love Ya~ Terry ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Grace Junior Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 19 |
Marina, That was absolutely beautiful,it really touched my heart. Great work!!!! |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
There is a great deal of sadness and love spilled on this page. This is a painfully beautiful tribute to your Mom. ~Sheri |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marina, I think this is the most powerful poem you have ever written. The last stanza was amazing. I think I held my breath while reading some of this. Bravo James |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This poem is very, very special to me. I wrote it for my mother. It is a true story of the the day my Dad passed on, Dec 23/97. The Doctors told us that he would be fine and would see Christmas. He had been battling Hep. C for a peroid of time, which he has contracted during a blood tranfusion in 1977. Even though we were told he would make it, he knew better. These were his final words, that he spoke and as always they were for his one and only true love....my Mom. Marina [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 05-02-2000).] |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sobs and tears here, Marina. This is so beautifully touching. I'm sure your mom will cherish his gift and this poem for as long as she lives. Denise |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Marina, just read your inspiration for this poem... so VERY touched by you...and this poem. thank you for sharing this part of you with us.*smile* jm |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
In my story telling I forgot to say thank you to all. TearsFrom Heaven, thank you very much Terry, I am truly honoured and humbled that you could feel this way. Thank you with all my heart. Grace and Sheri, thank you both very much for reading it and posting such wonderful replies. James, is a quit a compliment coming from one who's work I greatly admire. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Marina |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Denise and Jm, you snuck in when I wasn't paying attention. Thanks to both of you and I will tell what my Mom thinks of this poem as soon as she is finished crying!! Marina |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
WOW!!! Marina girl, You wrote this with such feeling. This is my favorite of yours. Absolutely beautiful. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
~Marina... You write from a place that I know well. However you express it much better than I! This was simply an awesome piece of work m'friend! God bless you, your mom, and your dad in heaven. May he be resting and in peace along with my Mom. Take care, Amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Wonderful, Marina, truly lovely. Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marina, I had just posted a poem that I wrote of my mother when I saw this...I was already missing my mom so much, this poem just got to me...it is wonderfully tender! |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Jeffery, thank you very much. There is a great deal of emotion to with one. It is one of two poems of mine which mean a great deal to me. Amy, I read your post to this poem several times. I can honestly tell you have brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so very, very much for your kind words and your constant support. God bless you. ESP, thank you I greatly appreciate your posts. Who knows...maybe your Mom and my Dad have become good friends! Martie, your poem was truly beautiful and I am sure it will be treasured always. I thank you for your support. Marina |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"Think of me my Love...for I shall think of you always"...this very touching poem displays the beauty and the endurance of love. James |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thank you James. Eternal love is one thing I think you all seek, although unfortunitly few of us truly find it. Marina |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
Marina, There are no words that could express my response to this poem. All I can say is that I loved it. Thanks, Lori |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Lori. thank you very ! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is so lovely and touching Marina ... both yourself and your mother are fortunate to have had such a gentle and loving remembrance from a wonderful man. Best heartfelt wishes, /Kit |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Kit, thank you very much. We were indeed fortunite. Marina |
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