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He Used to Brush My Hair
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He Used to Brush My Hair |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
He Used to Brush My HairHe used to brush and braid my hair in darkest night, in morning fair When tears would well with sting of pain he'd pull me to his lap again and slowly, with each stroke, he'd lay my frightened thoughts so far away He used to sing me lullabyes in scented sheets of sonnet's sighs When gathered stars would sprinkle gold he'd kiss my forehead as he told his tales in song, weave sleeping's wrap and lay with me within my nap He used to walk and hold my hand and talk about our other land and we would smile and share the tales of Irishmen and linen sails His roughened voice a brogue of silk a whiskey's taste to my sweetened milk He used to teach me how to sing the songs my heart could only dream and jubilation found its way into my life, with him those days. He used to breathe my every breath and I knew life... before his death.  Claire |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Claire~ This one brought tears to me ... I can scarce imagine what his memory brings to you. What loving memories to stroll through. Your heart is strong with memories of many loves ... you bless those memories with your verse. Truly sad ... but truly loving. Such tender memories for you to hold close to your heart. To have known this love ... has to be very, very special. *HUGS* to you, my sweet lady. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ Cool font ! ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so tender and touching, Claire. Those memories will always be there to bring you comfort. Very well written. Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Claire, this poem touches me so much...you seem to be able to pull such harmony from a feeling that I am in awe. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Aye, Claire, very well done. A wonderful tribute. I know how much he meant to you... and though he no longer lives amongst you, he will always live within you. And in us all through your poetry. This was beautiful. Michael |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Simply beautiful Claire. . . this one touched my heart. . . and he will always live on through and in you. . . and his memory will forever be. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Claire this is enjoyable to read...you have expressed so much love and appreciation within these words...thanks for sharing how your heart was touched by this special man that has helped to make you the special person you are today. James |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Thank you, Marge, for everything. I think of him sometimes and cannot believe so much time has gone by...sometimes it feels like yesterday that he was with me. But God provides us with a lifetime in which to nurture many loves, and on we must carry, yes? (and thanks for the "cool") Denise, thank you for reading and, as always, for such a gracious response. I do find comfort in the memories, especially when days seem to be missing something. Martie, I thank you. I'm still working on bringing my free verse together as well as you, my friend.  Michael, if I can but share a small glimpse into the man he was, I will be happy. Thank you, friend o'mine, for your kind words this evening. Sven, your heart is a tender one, and I am pleased to have been able to make a soft impact there tonight, even if only with my words. Thank you... James, you are always so sweet. Thank you for reading this and for letting me know that you enjoyed it. ~ 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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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Claire, These are very well written thoughts and memories that will bring you closeness and comfort, and hopefully, peace. The words were so very touching. If they touched me, they must be felt a hundred-fold by you. If you can express with such beautiful words, you do still live, and share with those who read your lovely writing. warmhrt the poet's pen...gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name ~ Shakespeare |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Beautifully done Claire ... I wish you all the best Rex |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Claire... this is exceptional and touches me in ways I have no words for... as I read it I recalled an earlier poem of yours about him...that effected me the same way. You are such a gifted and extraordinary poet. I am daily awed by your work, and inpsired by it and your grace. Thank you for that. (I also have such poet envy) *smile* take care, jm |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Claire* This is so beautiful, your talent is amazing and the last line...."and I knew life before his death" took my breath away this was a remarkable piece of work. Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Oh Claire, I don't know what to say. I can tell you loved him very much. Just remember as long as you have him in your heart you will always be together. ((((hugs to you)))) 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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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
warmhrt, thank you...I find your words full of comfort today, and am glad you found beauty in my writing. Rex, thank you. I am alright...it's been so many years now, but there are times when an especially lonely evening can bring so much to mind. Thanks for reading this one. Janet, I'm smiling from your words...thank you! Butterflies, I'm glad you enjoyed reading this one...thank you for letting me know. Jeffrey, thank you. Yes, I did. And I do. And I will. And hugs back to (((you))). ~ 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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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Claire, this was absolutely stunning! Quit possibly your best. Breathtaking. Marina |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is breathtakingly exquisite and filled with beauty and sorrow. Such memories, written in such a loving and haunting way - so poignant, and the last line nearly made me cry. You've write the most beautiful poetry! I'm so sorry, too, for your loss. |
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pen of passion Member
since 1999-08-11
Posts 234 |
You are so good with words. I like the way you write, subtly, with a slight surprise. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Half of me wishes you would stop, the other half begs you go on. Claire, you've rendered a heart-wrenching tale. And tug the strings you did, e'en though throughout the bright images and cheery descriptions, I knew something "went wrong," byt he mere fact of a single phrase. "He used to..." My friend, I think he still does... |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
The ones we love live on within our hearts and within our words. And you have shown how much this person obviously meant to you. Filled with powerful love, tender sorrow, and so exquisite. Another masterpiece, Claire. *Krista Knutson* "Lonliness is the human condition." *Mark Twain, in the book "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"* |
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