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For Courtney |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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For Courtney She was a burgeoning, buttery flower who grew in golden sand that trickled down over the centuries to spread an alluvial fan, shelter from arid wind, ruthless sun. So rare is desert rain - that sudden squalls rip open the sky, forming transitory rivers that slice deep lifeless gutters to be remembered next year. It was naïve to assume that she would be safe, swift the fury filled with tears that took her from us on that rainy day So rare. © 2000 Corinne Bailey Courtney was a 12 year old child that was kidnapped and murdered on November 8, 2000. Her body was found by a fisherman in a river. Her murderer is still at large. [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 11-12-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ This is so tenderly done - makes me stop to let the tears flow. Thank you, sweet lady - for sharing this sad story of Courtney. God, how it hurts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
corinne this had a sharp ending in its trueness very nicely done with the execution Say it with me! "This poem was awesome! Terrific! Totally exciting!" |
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Highlander Member
since 2000-11-06
Posts 50Dundee, Scotland |
It's lovely, as you are. Andrew |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
You hold such power and grace in your pen...without the note attached it would have tugged at the heart but knowing the circumstances...my heart weeps for this beautiful child and all those like her. You are a woman with a heart of gold and it shines in every one of your pieces~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, nice to see your most vivid and stark full of reality pen at work. This was a little to real, and the thought of it sickens me. This world is much too cruel, at times. Parker |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Corrine a powerful yet tenderly written poem which makes it all the more an- unerving. excellently written. And may Courtney rest in peace. "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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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I cannot find the appropriate words of praise for your excellent portrayal of such a heartbreaking event...it leaves me undone... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Marge, a depressing world at times. She was last seen two blocks from home in the town where I work. The fisherman saw a man dump her body into the river, but they haven't caught him yet. Thank you, Walt, Highlander and Butterflies. There is nothing so sad as a child's life snuffed out by the scum of this earth. Thank you, Park, Brian and Sunshine. Corinne |
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