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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
October wind is blowing < !signature-->Scattering leaves upon the ground. On this quiet day Their rustling is the only sound. Night-chilled air is warming A new day has just begun And the morning sky is lighting With the rising of the sun. Crystal tears are flowing down Like dewdrops of the morn But hardly they provide relief From sadness, newly borne. Crying out, a heavy heart And torn and broken soul Are realizing now that they No longer can be whole. Tear-filled eyes gaze 'cross the land And watch the sun arise. Today, a soul went home to God And dwells within the skies. No longer on this mortal earth He looks down from above To watch over his family And guide them with his love. In Memoriam Flumenis 10-31-00 Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth [This message has been edited by Elizabeth (edited 10-31-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ This is so pretty. And I hug you ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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jonmcm Member
since 2000-10-11
Posts 222England |
Elizabeth, this is beautifully written! My best wishes Jon |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Elizabeth, you've touched my heart with this beatiful verse. Such a sorrowful, yet inspirational vision you've painted. Lovely!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Elizabeth ~ Written beautifully, and filled with so much sadness...yet, knowing he's gotten his wings.....Lovely write, so sorry for your loss. Bonnie [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 11-01-2000).] |
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Poet's Sister Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 80North Carolina |
Your sorrow and your hope are so evident here in this beautiful piece. I'm sure he is watching over you. May God bless you and heal your pain. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
(((warm hug)) excellent penned. Charisma |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Elizabeth, Vivid and warm expression...a lovely blending of heart and nature. Robert Joseph |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Marge~thank you. I hug you back. (((()))) Jon~thank you for your nice words. Kit~your words have touched me, I'm glad that I was able to touch you in return. Bonnie~thank you for your kindness. It was a sad poem to write, but I'm glad that he is home now. Poet's Sister~he is watching over me (and his family of course). I'm glad that I was able to express my feelings toward him. Charisma~((((warm hug to you in return)))), and thank you. Robert~thank you for reading...I was trying to blend them, so I'm glad it worked out. ElizabethYou cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
achingly beautifully sad...oh. This one almost frightened me. Lovely. Now...'scuze me, gotta go hug some people. And Hugs to you too. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
my condolences too Elizabeth..beautifully written..HUGS ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Soft beautiful words...James |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Beautifully done. Sy |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, this is very touching and beautifully done! Denise |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Serenity~thanks for your kindness. Sorry that it scared you, but (hugs). Victoria~thank you very much. James~thanks for reading. Seymour~thank you for so often reading my work. I'm glad you liked this one. Denise~thank you as well. Of all the poems I've written, you've responded to so many of them. Thanks. ElizabethYou cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This is such a beautiful melancholy work yet it's full of the strength of perspective and the open appeal to the reader ...I think it is superb work!! |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
First of all ditto what Ethome said ( I am not being lazy it is just so hard to find the words to sum up my feelings for this poem, a sense of love mixed with pervailing hope) and secondly a big hug... I will sign off by saying excellent poem. Crystal tears are flowing down Like dewdrops of the morn But hardly they provide relief From sadness, newly borne. Crying out, a heavy heart And torn and broken soul Are realizing now that they No longer can be whole. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Ethome~thank you so much...that is what I was trying to get at when I wrote it. Brian~I know, it's hard to say what we feel sometimes...that's happened to me so often. Thanks for reading...and a hug back to you. ElizabethYou cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Oh Elizabeth.. Im so glad I didnt miss this special poem.. your imagery is stunning your cadence is PERFECT ...melodic and the emotions are expressed with grace and sincerity of heart... your writing was taken to a higher level with this poem.. it is exceptional ...truely a tribute of heart take care jm |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Janet...your words have so deeply touched me. Heartfelt thanks to you. Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Beautiful tribute, Elizabeth! I really enjoyed it! sp I won't go, I won't sleep, I can't breathe until you're resting here with me... |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
A day does not go by when the passing of someone I held dear - is not remembered - and it is a bit over 10 years now - Thank you fo this - in expressing your own feelings - you've spoken for me as well. |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Snowpants~glad you enjoyed. Wilfred~thanks so much...I'm glad that I was able to express not only my feelings, but yours as well...although I'm sorry you have felt them. ElizabethYou cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Touching tribute, my friend, and beautifully written. jwesley |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Thank you so much for your kindness, Jwesley. I appreciate it. Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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