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With Gentle Hands
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With Gentle Hands |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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With Gentle Hands ~*Marge Tindal*~ My friend, Brian says he can see just fine. Quite an accomplishment for a man who is blind. He traces the lines on my face with the eyes of his fingertips He especially likes it when a smile plays around my lips. So softly he sees my laughter, etched in dimpled cheek. He says he sees the strength in my heart and knows I'm not so weak. He likes to stroke my hair and says that it feels so real. I laugh and tell him it comes in a bottle and the label says L'Oreal ! The part that really gets to me is when he says he knows that I am surely an angel ... for he can feel where my wings grow. I think he is the angel with sight beyond compare. Brian, my friend of long-standing love, your knowing eyes are open wide with such tender-loving care. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Marge, this is wonderful. . . Would that we could all "see" as Brian does. . . without sight. . .but with true sight. . . the sight of the soul. . . Excellent poem, my friend. . . ------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
oman this knocked me dead yuh very well done |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
This poem is a treasure to be sure as is your friendship with Brian Thankyou for sharing this with us Marge  Rex |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Not only can you sashay but your a scoundrel... Pretty cute one if I do say so myself. very chipper... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ Thank you, my friend. He is remarkable in his vision and is a true friend of my heart. Walt~ Thank you ... that means a lot to me. It really does. Rex~ Thanks so much. Brian is a friend of mine for eight years now ... he has taught me to 'see' from within. I treasure his outlook. He will enjoy your comments. Lucky~ My friend ... I'm almost always 'chipper'. I think it likes me ! Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Enotneicna Member
since 1999-06-06
Posts 340Oakland, Or, USA |
Marge.... Wonderful....words fall short....... Such treasures we have in our friends.....who know us and love us without restraints or restrictions. many blessings you have without my wishing them to you......it is a pleasure and a gift knowing you! Words are my medicine. Read and live and love and heal! |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is very tender, and very beautiful. Tell your friend Brian for me, if you will, that his love and care is a rare commodity. A wonderful and gentle thing. Thank you for sharing this one. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Treasured are those few who can see so deeply into the souls of others ... he has found his match in you dear Marge. Wonderful poem! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
OK Marge(y) - like I said HOW do you do this? You're a marvel girl! What a gift of a poem - sounds like he is a gift to you too... Hugs K |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Marge~ Bless you and Brian, this was a beautiful read. The blind do see, they see alot more than you and I. This brought back the wonderful memories of my grandmothers two sisters who were blind and they would trace the outline of our faces and touch our hair and when i was little I said to one one day why do you do that and she answered so I can see you and even at a young age I understood what she meant. Thanks Marge Luv Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Brandyn Sand Member
since 2000-04-21
Posts 82Columbia, SC |
This is a beautiful tribute, Marge. Brian is fortunate indeed to be able to see you in a manner similar to how you see him - through the eyes of a loving heart. What a wonderful world it would be if we all could do the same. *S* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Amazing poem Almost as wonderful as you Love Liz |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Enotneicna~ The pleasures of the friendship are shared. Thank you for such a sweet comment. Rosemary~ Consider it done. Thank you, my friend. Kit~ Brian's friendship is certainly a treasure to this humble soul. Kamla~ My little butterfly friend ... he is a gift to life. Tracie~ How tender is your recall. I'm glad that you remember that loving touch. It is special. Thank you for sharing. Brandyn~ I think of just that ... what a wonderful way to 'see' the world. Thank you. Elizabeth, my friend~ Awwwww ! You delight me. Hugs from this heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is wonderful, Marge!! Just like Brian is! He can see so much more than people who DO have eyes, that's for sure! Actually, some people who do have eyes can't see past the end of their nose. Brian doesn't have that problem, he can see everything with his soul. Thanks for sharing this lovely poem! 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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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I don't know who is luckier...Brian and his hands, or you, the recipient of his gifts... regardless, your words are surely a boon to his soul... |
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Wobbly Head Bob Member
since 2000-05-15
Posts 299Virginia, USA |
It is so true that sight is not the sole responsibility of the eyes alone, and Brain surely knows this well. Your poem is an inspiration to look deeper, and beyond what the eyes can do. As surely as your words have touched my soul, I will try to see more than my eyes will allow. Thank you for the wonderful read. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Marge...isn't it simply amazing that those who lack vision are blessed with far keener sigt than we who see 20/20? I absolutely love this poem for what it says in the words and even more, all the things it says between the lines |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
It seems that Brian 'sees' just fine! Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lil' Lizzie~ For one so youthful .. you have keen insight. Thank you. Sunshine~ Oh, not even close - I am the fortunate one for this man's friendship. WHBob~ If my words of admiration for my friend, 'touch' you ... he has lit another light. Thank you so much. Hoot~ Yes, my friend ... amazing says it all. Denise~ Yes, far more than I do at times. *Brian has asked me to convey his appreciation to you all for your kind thoughts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge, We should all be blessed to see the world as Brian has seen it. For the true beauty and not the outer shell. This was a great piece!! I enjoyed it a lot!! Best wishes to Brian!! LW |
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CSwtThng Member
since 1999-07-28
Posts 124 |
Another beautiful job Marge. Who knows what you will see if you only look with your heart. |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marge~ (sigh)....It can't get much better than that, can it? If only we could all see with the eyes of the heart and soul. You are very lucky to have a friend like Brian. To have someone so special, so close, so true of heart..... Love Ya!~ {{HUGS}} ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Would that we all would 'see' this way...the world would be a better place...tell Brian I said Hi!  |
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DiObear Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 66Switzerland |
Marge, Brian is lucky that he can feel where your wings grow. And I believe him that they're there. Beautiful poem! Sue |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ Yes, I guess we all do see it ... some just feel it more intensely. SweetThing~ Thank you. The heart is the doorway to who we are. TerryW~ Friendship comes in different characters ... he's a character ! PoetdeVine~ Done ! DiObear~ Awwww ! Thanks. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
See these tears flowing down my cheeks! This is so beautiful Marge!! You've proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that sight of the eyes can be fooled but sight through the heart is honest and true. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Brian is right about you being an angel. Our vision of you is the emotion we feel when we read your wonderful creative poetry on our computer screens and the sweet responses you always post. I think you both are very fortunate people! ~~enjoyed reading this poem~~ |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
this is great, what a picture you paint with your words....funny how people use other things to *see* with when the eyes are enough....great job of portraying your friend |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ButterfliesDC~ Well, he certainly sees through his heart, alright. Thank you, my friend. Danny~ Oh, gosh .. he REALLY liked your reply ! Thank you for such a lovely comment. Is it any wonder that I think the world of you? Corazon~ Thank you. He's easy to 'paint'. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Marge, What can I say that hasn't already been said.... simply wonderful. chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ChrisG~ You need say no more than just seeing your name. A simple thank you from my heart. I'm glad you enjoyed it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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